Project Design, Appraisal and Development Toolbox
Last updated:
September 2008
Introduction and Scope
Local authorities play a critical role in shaping the way a project contributes to or detracts from the overall quality of a destination.
A responsible local authority will undertake an independent design appraisal of every major project that is proposed, whether public or private, and engage creatively with the developer to ensure that it adds value to the overall destination.
This Toolbox outlines the basic steps of project design appraisal and provides resources to enable you to undertake successful appraisals.
Why use this Toolbox?
A successful project design appraisal will have benefits for the developer and operator, host community, visitors, and the local authority:
- Undertaking a robust appraisal at an early stage reduces the possibility of problems (like litigation or redesign) emerging later in the development process;
- Creates a positive environment for collaboration;
- Helps identify opportunities for synergy between previously unrelated projects (eg road improvement and site development);
- Promotes greater integration between different attractions within a destination (eg improved access);
- Can strengthen the distinctive identity and character of a destination (eg through selecting appropriate design styles, materials etc).
Checklists
The Collaboration Potential Checklist will help you identify opportunities for collaboration between your council and developers on tourism project proposals.
Download the Collaboration Checklist
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