Place Standard
About this Indicator
The Place Standard is how people in Shetland rate “Our Place” (a tool for assessing physical elements and social aspects of place).
| Indicator | 2018 Baseline | 2021 Target | 2028 Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Place Standard |
Place Standard Average Scores*:
*7 = less improvement needed |
(Survey will not be repeated in this time frame so no updated data will be availabile) |
Place Standard Average Scores have improved to at least:
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Source
Shetland Place Standard, Shetland Islands Council 2016. The nationally developed place standard approach was chosen as the best way to:
- Establish what people think about their place
- Give people the chance to say what should be improved
- Identify how best to make improvements.
People were invited to rank the place they live against 14 different themes. The Place Standard focusses on the important connection between the physical and social environments and how this affects our health and sense of well-being. Shetland Islands Council’s Development Services Directorate undertook the Shetland place standard public consultation in June and July 2016.
Most recent data
Place Standard Average Scores (2016)*:
- Public Transport 3.6
- Work and Local Economy 4
- Housing 4
- Natural Spaces 5.6
*7 = less improvement needed, 1 = more improvement needed.
The survey has not been repeated at this time so there is no updated data available.
Why do we monitor this indicator?
Both instinct and research show that the places where people spend time have an important impact on lives. The way a place looks, functions and feels can influence everything from health and wellbeing to the opportunities available. Improving the quality of places can help to tackle inequalities.
This indicator contributes to monitoring the desired outcomes outlined in the Place priority of the Partnership Plan.
“Communities will be actively involved in shaping their own future resilience, creating positive places that are economically, socially and environmentally sustainable.”