The area of Drumchapel is blighted by the legacy of Modernist urban planning, incoherent spatial structure, ambiguous and negative open spaces and poorly constructed built form. Additionally, the planning of the district has been significantly influenced by the district’s undulating topography. It is an influence revealed in its street network …
Drumchapel has been shaped by the decentralisation planning policies of the 1950s, as a result the density of its housing stock is quite low, and the provision of amenities is insufficient. The planning of the district has been significantly influenced by topographic challenges, hence its street network follows the most …
This booklet will cover the strategy phase of our proposed development of Drumchapel. In this phase we will pull together information gathered during the analysis stage and we will generate a strategic response to the problems identified within Drumchapel. Within the plan we will present our vision, actions and projects …
The scope of the works at this stage concerns the generation of the strategic programmes for the development and management of transformation of Drumchapel. This consists of using the information gathered at the analytical to identify the key issues and then developing strategies around how the issues can best be …
In 2017, Glasgow Housing Association asked the University of Strathclyde’s Urban Design Studio to develop a new ‘vision’ for Drumchapel, and strategic principals that could potentially be used as a model for further regeneration schemes around the City of Glasgow. The purpose of the Strategy for Drumchapel is tophase, ‘Strategic …
The accompanying work is the culmination of months of investigation on Drumchapel to produce an urban development masterplan vision for its future. We’re seeking to address the essential pitfalls of the large-scale building programme of Drumchapel with this masterplan. Drumchapel is a run-down and neglected neighbourhood which has reinforced negative …
Abstract As container of a new local node, the west-side of Milton would be transformed from a barrier into a place that provides and enhances the quality of life fo its inhabitants. Changing the area into a vibrant place would increase the attractiveness of the whole neighbourhood and revive a …
Abstract Cities today are facing a lot of various challenges and issues, that vary in the scale and importance and there is a certain ten- dency to deal with the short-term urgent at the time problems. However, there is anoth¬er scale, a bigger scale challenges, thatare identi¬fied, but mostly left …
Abstract Our plan for Milton focusses on connectivity, diversity, attractiveness, sustainability and quality. This approach is a relaunch, sharing many of its goals with the original Milton – attractive and comfortable housing during a shortage, modern living and an emphasis on community. But the face of Milton will change drastically …
