MYPLACE GUIDANCE
LOCATION : SCOTLAND
DATE : 2022
PROJECT TYPE : MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT GUIDE
COLLABORATION : STEVEN TOLSON / NICK WRIGHT PLANNING
PHASE OF WORK : COMPLETED
Iglu in collaboration with Steven Tolson and Nick Wright Planning were appointed by Scottish Enterprise to write and produce a report which explores future delivery of mixed-use development in a changing world.
The report was divided into two sections: Part One outlined the existing context, with references to national policy and NPF4 and Part Two illustrated how a fresh approach could be delivered to create holistic and succesful mixed-use developments.
Mixed-use development is defined as large-scale urban development comprising a combination of different uses, for example housing, places to work, community facilities and greenspace.
LOW-CARBON, CONNECTED AND PLACEMAKING DESIGN PRINCIPLES
The report looks ahead to the future of mixed-use development, with a focus on areas where public sector involvement is essential. It is an ambitious approach, targeting both public and private audiences to spark conversation, build consensus, and drive action toward creating the kind of places Scotland aspires to develop.
Structured around two main sections, the report presents a compelling, evidence-based case for change. It also sets out a practical framework for planning and delivering mixed-use developments that generate broad social and environmental benefits – contributing to a greener, fairer, and healthier Scotland.
LESSONS LEARNED FROM PART ONE
VIEW FROM FIFE COASTAL PATH AT CRAIL
EXTRACT FROM THE REPORT ON THE GREEN WELL-BEING ECONOMY
To meet and respond to the climate emergency it is not just about building new urban typologies but how we adapt what we already have to deliver planning and development that recognises and tackles the challenges facing biodiversity and nature, embedding outcomes for nature into every sector of buiness and the economy.
For Scotland to have a green well-being economy, the ‘dormitory suburb’ has to evolve to address societal, environmental and economic challenges.
The project team undertook two case studies within Scottish context (Forthside, Stirling illustrated below), which investigated existing constraints and identified opportunities to make new ‘key moves’ to achieve the placemaking principles set out in the report.
FORTHSIDE, STIRLING CASE STUDY
