Sustrans Scotland’s Pocket Places Programme supports communities across Scotland to find simple, quick solutions to improve the look and feel of their streets.
The programme is funded by the Scottish Government through Transport Scotland.
Work with our Pocket Places team
Sustrans Pocket Places programme is open to community groups, housing associations, business improvement districts and other community-led initiatives to improve their area.
The applicant must be willing and able to take ownership of the project and take on any maintenance required.
It will be up to residents, local councils, businesses and community members to decide together what will happen in their area.
Using this feedback, we’ll come up with designs and solutions to improve a street, and provide the support and resource necessary to make the change.
Changes could be temporary or semi-permanent.
They could include one-off events such as street closure or pop-up parks. Longer-term solutions are also being trialled including benches, planters, crossings or artworks.
And, there is always the option for the changes to be made permanent.
We provide solutions to help create greener, more attractive spaces for people to travel through and spend time in
We make small-scale improvements to inspire larger-scale change
We support community-led design that puts resident’s ideas and views at the forefront of decisions
Examples of our projects
Wick Lanes Pocket Places
Residents, business owners and school pupils have worked with local artists to make Wick’s lanes feel safer, easier to navigate, and a better celebration of the town’s unique heritage.
The community has celebrated the installation of a series of durable, long-lasting interventions in their local area.
Eliza Street Pocket Places
A community group has helped to develop a concept design which aims to make a street in Dundee a more attractive and accessible place to spend time in and travel through.
A series of art panels designed by local artists have been installed on the street.
Easter Carmuirs Pocket Places
Pupils, staff and the wider community have worked collaboratively to make the routes into their primary school safer and more accessible.
Among the improvements are a wider pedestrian walkway and installation of ramps to allow step-free access to school entrances.
Stobswell Pocket Places
A community group has helped to enhance an area of Dundee.
Stobswell Forum worked in partnership with Sustrans Scotland, Dundee City Council and Scottish Water to design and install permanent enhancements on five routes off Albert Street.