greenspaces are ...

creative spaces

inspirational spaces encouraging
creativity in an outdoor setting

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greenspaces are ...

breathing spaces

oasis of calm amidst city
bustle, a place to unwind

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greenspaces are ...

celebration spaces

gathering places where people come
together for events and activities

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greenspaces are ...

growing spaces

productive places that nourish
and sustain communities and individuals

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greenspaces are ...

healthy spaces

inviting places which
encourage us to get active

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greenspaces are ...

learning spaces

natural grounds for lifelong learning

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greenspaces are ...

living spaces

attractive spaces on our doorsteps

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greenspaces are ...

meeting spaces

communal places encouraging
communities to come together

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play spaces

safe places where children
can adventure and explore

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greenspaces are ...

purposeless spaces

it could be more than
a boring green desert

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stalled spaces

meanwhile greenspaces instead
of derelict eyesores?

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wild spaces

informal places that welcome
nature back to our cities

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working spaces

attractive places where
people want to live and work

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your space

the greenspace on your doorstep
how will you get involved?

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greenspaces are ...

wasted spaces

use your imagination...
this could be a community garden,
a play space ...

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This section lets you know about the services that greenspace scotland can offer. For example, we could work with you on a community placemaking consultation, support you to undertake a SROI analysis or you might want to sign up to receive our free e-bulletin or find out about becoming a member of the greenspace scotland network.

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greenspace SROI

Social return on investment is a method for measuring and valuing the social, environmental and economic changes from projects and activities. We can offer consultancy services and training to help you to undertake an SROI of a specific activity or project.

community placemaking 

Community placemaking can help you transform places and bring local spaces to life. We offer a range of placemaking services including quick impact place evaluation workshops and training.

outcomes and evaluation

Using a range of tools developed specifically for greenspace we can help you plan your projects, understand the outcomes that you deliver and develop frameworks for monitoring and evaluation.

greenspace scotland network

greenspace scotland supports a Scotland-wide network of greenspace partnerships, organisations and groups who are involved in creating, improving and managing urban greenspaces. The network offers opportunities for sharing knowledge, information and practice, as well as a way to engage and feed into national policy development and consultations.

ebulletin

Our free, monthly e-bulletin includes local, national and international greenspace-related news, as well as the latest information from greenspace scotland and our members.