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Two of North Lanarkshire's housing projects achieved the top spots at the Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland Awards.
Taking the top prize in the 'Excellence in Health and Wellbeing Award' was the Designing for Health project, and named winner in the 'Ambitious Towns in Communication Category' was the tower consultation and communication project.
Designing for Health uses dementia design principles to improve new council housing and the suitability of the existing housing stock to better meet the needs of people with dementia or other complex health needs.
The project was co-produced with partners in health and social care, sheltered housing tenants, third and independent sectors, and saw a positive impact for current and future older people. Some of the project achievements include 'future proofing' older people's housing, improving the accessibility of new supply housing and reducing the need for adaptations/equipment through thoughtful consideration to design.
The tower consultation and communication process for ambitious plans to demolish all 48 high-rise tower blocks in North Lanarkshire over the next 20 years was also a winner.
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