The PST is an effective and widely used tool for considering what works well within a place.

It identifies priorities for improvement and guides partners and communities to agree solutions.

It can be used at any time when people want to discuss the future of a place.

There are 14 simple questions including physical, social, cultural and economic aspects of a place.

The process can be undertaken by:

• communities
• professionals
• individuals
• groups

It structures conversations on key issues and provides a graphic summary output and rich qualitative data.

View the Place Standard Tool on Our Place (external website).

Additional resources

The PST has a variety of additional resources to address various scenarios and audiences. For example, these include:

• Accessibility guidance
• Air Quality Version
• Climate Lens
• Children's and Young Persons Version
• Design Version