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Once described as a ‘balanced community’ ‘not to be a ghetto for young families’, the Wyndford Estate is now seen as one of Glasgows new slums (Wright, N.D.). The area has a high crime rate, leaving locals fearful of entering the estate, and residents are unhappy. Currently, the situation seems …

The year started out with an introduction to high streets. High-streets often highlight a significant historical route and as such are the hub from which many cities and towns grow (Felecioti, 2019). We were asked to look at high streets as ‘complex adaptive systems’ to understand how they have grown …

For a masterplan of this size and complexity it was necessary to divide the work between two authors. We have delineated 2 areas equally complex and discrete in the masterplan. One dealt with an area which has a central square with a landmark and a special building, public library, connecting …

Bringing back Maryhill Road as a high street of Maryhill in a fragmented urban landscape by improving the overall experience of Maryhill and establishing a strong dialogue between Maryhill and its adjacent spaces.Interventions and projects proposed are in relation to improving the businesses , services , connectivity, health, housing, place-making, …

This project focuses on the rejuvenation of three major nodes within the district to strengthen, unite, and create a better, more resilient, future for Shawlands. The three nodes are Central Shawlands, Battlefield, and Crossmyloof; these locations all act as hubs of activity, culture, and commerce within the neighbourhood. Currently, there …

Touring the Contour: Central Maryhill Regeneration is a multi-layered urban project that will take course in a 10-year duration. Aiming to generate 852 new homes that consist of 37% non-flat dwellings and 63% flat dwellings of various densities ranging from high density to low density.The project also aims to tackle …