The study uses a highly creative, design led approach and includes a user-friendly illustrative handbook to inform design decision making at all scales: from masterplan through to the site level. The handbook is intended for use by all of the partners to area renewal in Inverclyde, including: Inverclyde Council, River Clyde Homes, Riverside Inverclyde, developers and community groups.
The study has been adopted as supplementary planning guidance by Inverclyde Council.