The Knowledge Exchange Blog
Love Parks Week: shouting out for green spaces
by Laura Dobie
This week is Love Parks Week (25th July-3rd August), an annual campaign to raise the profile of local parks ….
Three options DWP should explore in supporting those with poor mental health into work
By Steven McGinty
Last week, the UK government announced a new pilot scheme to support those with mental illness back into work. While similar to other government initiatives, this ….
Are cars the enemy of liveable cities?
by Morwen Johnson
What makes a town or city liveable? And what part does transport play in placemaking, if our ultimate aim is to create vibrant, liveable places which work for residents, businesses and visitors?
These questions ….
The Regeneration Games?
by James Carson
In recent weeks, my morning walk from the east end of Glasgow into the city centre has been accompanied by the roar of pneumatic drills and the tang of warm tarmac. Main roads ….
How collecting evidence can help improve public policy: Scottish Enterprise’s approach to economic development evaluation
By Stephen Lochore
The Knowledge Exchange has helped a range of public sector organisations to collate, analyse and disseminate their evaluation and research material. One example is the Evaluations ….
How much affordable housing can developers support?
Dorothy Laing
In a recent planning appeal decision a developer’s plans were blocked by the Planning Inspectorate because they failed to provide sufficient funding for affordable housing. This decision is significant to both developers and local ….
