A Scotland of Better Places examines actions needed for places to deliver faster social, environmental and economic benefits. 

COVID shone a light on the places in which we live, work, study, play and grow.  The events of the last year have dramatically changed many people’s relationships with the places in their lives.  

Our places will play a central role in Scotland’s recovery. They are inter-connected, inter-dependent and impact on every aspect of our lives.

The report is based on conversations with over 600 people in webinars. The conversations revealed a broad range of ideas that individuals, communities and organisations are ready to share and enact with governments.

The report was produced by Professor Duncan Maclennan for the David Hume Institute.

The report is part of the Institute’s Action Project investigating the actions needed for Scotland to move faster towards being a country that is more prosperous, sustainable, inclusive and fair.

Get the report on the David Hume Institute website

First published: 1 June 2021

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