Exploring Scotland’s 20-minute neighbourhoods: Social connection, housing and greenspace

The 20-minute concept has gained attention internationally and has been developed in cities such as Melbourne, Portland and Paris. The concept looks at having all your basic needs – health and social care, shops, work hubs, places to socialise –  met within a 20-minute walk, wheel or cycle from where you live.

The Scottish Government’s 2020-21 Programme for Government  announced the ambition of 20- minute neighbourhoods and the concept has gained significant traction since the COVID-19 pandemic with people staying closer to home to access support and services.

The  Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland is holding four events, each with a panel of speakers and breakout rooms.

• Exploring Scotland’s 20-minute neighbourhood: Introduction Thu 6^th May (13:00 to 14:30pm)
• Exploring Scotland’s 20-minute neighbourhood: Getting around and accessing services Thursday 17^th June (13:00 to 14:30)
• Exploring Scotland’s 20-minute neighbourhood: Social connection, housing and greenspace Thu 15^th July (13:00 to 14:30)
• Exploring Scotland’s 20-minute neighbourhood: Designing in the community Thu 26^th Aug (13:00 to 14:30)

To sign up to the first event, please send an email to event@alliance-scotland.org.uk