Background
The Scottish Sustainable Communities Initiative (SSCI) was launched in June 2008 to encourage the creation of places, designed and built to last, where a high quality of life can be achieved. Local authorities, landowners, the development industry and others were invited to submit proposals which demonstrated ambition in addressing a number of principles.
The Initiative is about creating places which are ambitious and inspiring, raising standards and developing skills in design, architecture and sustainable construction. It is also about taking a long term view and is concerned with outcomes and delivery.
68 participants
The SSCI attracted significant interest and 68 submissions from a variety of sources in locations across Scotland. These submissions range from large scale urban regeneration to very small rural projects.
Assessment
The criteria for assessment of the submissions was set against the five questions in the SSCI, and was carried out by Scottish Government officials representing various policy interests; along with key partners including Scottish Natural Heritage, Transport Scotland, Homes for Scotland and Architecture + Design Scotland.
An Assessment Panel, chaired by the Scottish Government's Chief Planner, was appointed to consider the submissions and provide advice to Ministers.
SSCI exemplars
Eleven proposals are awarded recognition that they are working towards "Creating a Scottish Sustainable Community". These exemplar projects have been selected as best capable of demonstrating how sustainable communities can be delivered. Click on the thumbnails below to view the video presentations. If you are unable to view these presentations, they are also available on the Scottish Government You Tube Channel
An Camas Mor, Aviemore. Rothiemurchus Estate. | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfluvXba3g8 |
Craigmillar, Edinburgh. PARC Craigmillar. | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybsn0iMkKMo |
Grandhome & Whitestripes, Aberdeen. Grandhome Trust. | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoEc8mfXwQE |
Knockroon, Cumnock. The Princes' Foundation for the Built Environment. | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKbpHUzdTtg |
Ladyfield, Dumfries. The Crichton Trust. | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJ7WICAsWIM |
Lochgelly, Fife. Fife Council. | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju9JwEvydF0 |
Maryhill Locks, Glasgow. Glasgow Canal Regeneration Partnership. | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBx7WRZ260o |
Raploch, Stirling. Raploch URC. | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r73UDRujOTI |
Speirs Locks, Glasgow. Glasgow Canal Regeneration Partnership. | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvM9tgsNr3E |
Tornagrain, near Inverness. Moray Estates. | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNj1J5eM2S4 |
Whitecross, Linlithgow. Morston Assets Ltd. | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq8Hk4DQic4 |
Publications
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