Amongst others, Pam Ewen of Heads of Planning Scotland and Craig Isles of South Ayrshire Council, described 20 minute neighbourhoods as good planning and a concept that planners have been working on for a number of years.ivLocal Government, Housing and Planning Committee, Official Report, 18 January 2022
At the Committee's stakeholder event participants highlighted the following key considerations that should be taken into account when designing 20 minute neighbourhoods:
The need to work collaboratively with communities and community groups when considering 20 minute neighbourhoods to assess the needs in each community, rather than an arbitrary one size fits all approach;
Ensuring that 20 minute neighbourhoods include:
Local jobs
Cultural and heritage activities...