Regeneration Capital Grant Fund: evaluation

Appendix 1: Sustainable communities outcomes

Achieving a Sustainable Future, Scottish Government Regeneration Strategy, 2011 - Supporting outcomes

Economically sustainable communities

• strong local economies, providing access to jobs and support for business
• a well trained workforce whose skills meet economic needs
• people have access to the learning and development opportunities that they need and the right support is in place to help people to work
• a thriving private sector and social enterprise
• effective strategies in place to link economic opportunity and demand
• the right affordable housing options with sufficient availability and quality of housing across all tenures
• places encourage positive and appropriate private sector investment and social enterprise which provides opportunities for businesses and jobs
• infrastructure fosters the right conditions for growth and community cohesion, including good transport and digital connectivity
• thriving towns and high streets
• sustainable employment and reducing welfare dependency

Physically sustainable communities

• people have access to quality public space and appropriate greenspace
• well planned neighbourhoods and local areas, with accessible facilities and amenities
• communities have a positive appearance and are places where people want to live, work and invest
• quality design and upkeep of buildings and spaces
• address vacant and derelict land and property and preserve heritage/ built environment for productive use
• use resources efficiently and respect the natural environment

Socially sustainable communities

• communities and people are protected and feel safe
• delivery is focused on the needs of people
• communities are involved in designing and delivering the services that affect them
• strong and effective community networks are in place
• people have access to appropriate community facilities and places to meet
• communities have a positive identity and future aspirations
• people are empowered to improve their area and maximise local assets
• people have good physical and mental health
• people have access to effective local services and facilities, including health, education and early years support