Knowledge share: community-led placemaking

Join the Scottish Civic Trust at the launch of their My Place Awards 2025, join us in hearing from inspiring community-led placemaking projects across Scotland.

Agenda

11:00 - 11:05

Welcome and housekeeping

Thierry Lye, My Place Awards 2025 Chair

11:05 - 11:15

Introduction to the My Place Awards

Erin Burke, Communications & Events Officer

Learn more about the My Place Awards, which celebrate excellence in community-led regeneration in Scotland, as well as how to apply.

11:15 - 11:30

Case study: Grow 73 - My Place Awards 2024 community champion winner

Eugenie Aroutcheff, Co-Founder & Project Coordinator

Eugenie developed and currently oversees Grow 73, a charity aiming to help people of all ages and abilities to grow their own produce, learn how to lead more sustainable lives and support local biodi...
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11:30 - 11:35

Question & Answer

11:35 - 11:50

Case study: The Corner - My Place Awards 2024 community-led project winner

Colin Allan, Darvel Area Regeneration Team (DART)

Local volunteers from Darvel Area Regeneration Team (DART) have converted the formerly abandoned site of the Darvel Industrial Cooperative Society into a new gathering place for the community. After...
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11:50 - 11:55

Question & Answer

11:55 - 12:00

Thanks & Close

Thierry Lye, My Place Awards 2025 Chair