Better Places? Into the Matrix
Policy Exchange's " A Matrix for Measuring & Delivering Placemaking Quality " was published last week with an endorsement from none other than Michael Gove. As Simon Ricketts pointed out in his excellent blog , this means we should probably give it some consideration. I've therefore repurposed some thoughts on the matter: Conflicts of interest I'll be honest, I'm not a fully impartial commentator: 1. I work for an organisation has an evidence based framework setting out the key ingredients (physical and non-physical) that help support quality of life at a neighbourhood level. 2. I helped develop and write the National Model Design Code with colleagues and national government at my previous job. Let's get into it Ok, that being said, here are my thoughts on the matrix: 1. Lack of clarity on process/use Intended scorer and process I can’t get a clear sense of who the intended “scorer” is (developer “marking their own work” or LPA) and how it is to be...