A3: Critical Success Factors

Creating high quality sustainable places that can stand the test of time is a complex and demanding process. Whilst the challenges and outcomes of any large development project will vary subject to their individual circumstances, the experience of ATLAS has identified a set of common success factors that are applicable to all cases. These factors can strongly influence and greatly enhance the likelihood of delivering a successful project and a high quality outcome. These factors relate to:

• Front loading effort for long term gain;
• Project management with a purpose;
• Commitment;
• Collaborative working;
• Using resources effectively and efficiently
• Creative design founded on robust evidence

Many of these factors are embodied in the move to embed "development management" into the planning process, moving away from a system focussed on regulation and control to one that is more creative and actively manages change through a positive, collaborative process.