Resource Library

The government’s National Design Guide sets out the characteristics of well-designed places and demonstrates what good design means in practice.

This research paper from the Sheffield Hallam University explore the links between theories of social capital and the concept of family resilience and how this interfaces with an understanding of what a multigenerational home means from a housing context.

This publication presents age friendly policy and practice guidelines following a 3 year research project involving the cities of Edinburgh, Glasgow and Manchester.

This report from the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association calls for better access to housing adaptations for people with MND.

Following the publication of NHS England Healthy New Town guide, this report from the King’s Fund features a collection of essays covering a range of relevant considerations for successful place-shaping.

This Care & Repair Cymru paper provides an evaluation on the winter pressures pilot last year, linking health and housing for older people.

This document sets out the Scottish Government's draft vision and principles for 2040 and how to get involved in the conversation around how to plan the future of housing and communities in Scotland.

This new report calls for the incorporation of human rights legislation in Scotland so that everyone has access to a safe, affordable home.