Shaping Aberdeen

What is Shaping Aberdeen?

Shaping Aberdeen is for the citizens of Aberdeen. This is a long term plan of how Aberdeen City Council (ACC) can make this economically buoyant city one we are proud to call home. Developed as a result of the Strategic Infrastructure Plan, Shaping Aberdeen will build upon already established strong foundations, demonstrating the city's strengths and ongoing improvement, with residents in mind.

Shaping Aberdeen has five main objectives, all driving towards a successful city.

Housing

  • Delivering affordable housing
  • Remove the remaining barriers to bring forward developable land
  • Deliver more affordable homes both for rent and sale
  • Enable the private sector to deliver


    Digital

  • Connecting Aberdeen
  • Increase the speed of the internet connectivity
  • Increase coverage
  • Reduce costs to allow wider participation


    Transport

  • Moving Aberdeen forward
  • Improve access to the airport
  • Reduce congestion and journey times
  • Improve cross-city connections






     

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    Skills & Labour

  • Developing our future
  • Attract and retain a workforce that meets
  • Aberdeen's needs
  • Equip the local workforce with the skills required for the local economy
  • Make Aberdeen a more desirable location to live and visit


    Image & Regeneration

  • Investing in Aberdeen; transforming communities
  • Boost the external appeal of the city as a place to live, visit and invest
  • Encourage pride in calling Aberdeen home
  • Celebrate and showcase existing strength

    Although these five objectives are the main focus for Shaping Aberdeen, projects are not restricted to these. ACC is working in partnership with private sector businesses, utility companies and national agencies to invest in the city's infrastructure and reignite the city's heart.

    Shaping Aberdeen will be part of several development sites and projects across the city as we aim to put this global city on a world stage. It is both ambitious and bold but with strategic planning and prioritising investment and resources efficiently and effectively it will be achievable.

  • For further information please visit Shaping Aberdeen

  • Read our feature article on Shaping Aberdeen at Shaping Aberdeen - growing the city

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