THE PLACE STANDARD TOOL

THE PLACE STANDARD TOOL

The Place Standard is a tool to structure conversations about local places. It helps us to think about the physical and social aspects of places, and the important relationships between them. The Place Standard Tool has relevant themes to inform the assessment of places and will allow us to identify specific issues for improvement. The themes have been carefully chosen based on evidence about their combined influence on our health and wellbeing. Understanding what is good about a place now, and what could be better, can help us make good decisions and allow us to target resources where they are needed most. The Place Standard Tool can support the design and delivery of successful places, creating good-quality places where people want to live. YOUR ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS WILL HELP US WORK TOWARDS DELIVERING SUCCESSFUL PLACES.

STREETS AND SPACES
1. What are streets and spaces like? Are there points of interest? Is it easy to find my way around? How accessible are spaces for everyone? Are there any challenges?*
What is good now?*
How could we make it better in future?*

FACILITIES AND SERVICES
2. What facilities and services are there? What other support is available? Do the facilities and services meet local needs, now and in the future? Are facilities and services easy to get to and use? Are there other barriers for people?*
What is good now?*
How could we make it better in future?*

PLAY AND RECREATION
3. What opportunities are there? Are there places that everyone can enjoy? Are spaces and facilities well used? How else could we make the most of what we have? Are there any issues?*
What is good now?*
How could we make it better in future?*

NATURAL SPACES
4. What kind of natural spaces are there? Can everyone use the spaces? Are spaces looked after? What stops people using spaces? How can natural spaces work better for us?*
What is good now?*
How could we make it better in future?*

HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
5. Is there a good mix of housing types? Are residential areas attractive? Are homes and places able to adapt to changing circumstances? Is there a good community spirit? Are there any challenges?*
What is good now?*
How could we make it better in future?*

WORK AND LOCAL ECONOMY
6. Is there an active local economy? Is there work available in the local area for those that want it? Are there opportunities for people to build skills? What support is available? Are there any challenges? How does the local economy affect how I feel about my place?*
What is good now?*
How could we make it better in future?*

MOVING AROUND
7. Are paths and routes suitable? Are there enough routes for people to get to where they want to go? Are routes attractive and safe? Can everyone use them? Are there any barriers?*
What is good now?*
How could we make it better in future?*

PUBLIC TRANSPORT
8. Is public transport a good option? Can everyone use services? Do facilities and services have what people need? Is there information on services? Does the public transport system allow people to get to where they need to go if they can’t get there by walking, wheeling or cycling?*
What is good now?*
How could we make it better in future?*

TRAFFIC AND PARKING
9. Do people have priority over vehicles? How does traffic affect people? What impact does parking have? What is parking like? Are there options for lower carbon travel?*
What is good now?*
How could we make it better in future?*

SOCIAL INTERACTION
10.Where do people get together? How do people find out what’s happening? Can everyone join in and mix? Is there a mix of activities? Would people come together in a crisis? Are there any gaps?*
What is good now?*
How could we make it better in future?*

IDENTITY AND BELONGING
11. How strong is the sense of identity and belonging? How does the community celebrate? How involved are people in the community? How welcoming are people in this place? What do others think of the place and community?*
What is good now?*
How could we make it better in future?*

FEELING SAFE
12. Does everyone feel safe in our place? Are there physical barriers or areas that feel unsafe? Are there social issues? How do we share our concerns? Are there other issues?*
What is good now?*
How could we make it better in future?*

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
13. Are buildings, streets and spaces maintained? Who helps to maintain our place? Are there any challenges? Do we report issues? What are local services like?*
What is good now?*
How could we make it better in future?*

INFLUENCE AND SENSE OF CONTROL
14. Does the community have a voice? Is the community listened to? Are there effective local groups? Do I feel able to take action on my own or with neighbours? Are there barriers for some people?*
What is good now?*
How could we make it better in future?*

ABOUT YOU

Some information about you will help us to use your answers meaningfully.
What is your name? (optional)
What is your age? (required)*
What is your gender? (required)*
What is your home postcode? (required)*
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STREETS AND SPACES