The Place Standard tool is a way of assessing places.
Whether the place is well-established, undergoing change, or is still being planned, the tool can help you.
What is the Place Standard Tool?
The Place Standard tool provides a simple framework to structure conversations about place. It allows you to think about the physical elements of a place (for example its buildings, spaces, and transport links) as well as the social aspects (for example whether people feel they have a say in decision making).
The tool provides prompts for discussions, allowing you to consider all the elements of a place in a methodical way. The tool pinpoints the assets of a place as well as areas where a place could improve.
The tool provides prompts for discussions, allowing you to consider all the elements of a place in a methodical way. The tool pinpoints the assets of a place as well as areas where a place could improve.
To help you get started with your own Place Standard exercise
Thinking about running your own Place Standard to explore your place? We suggest, before you get started, that you take some time to browse the useful background information to find out more about the Place Standard tool, lenses to support focused conversations, and other supporting versions and resources to help you plan to get the best out of the tool.