4D Vision

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 …

Urban Shift

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 …

Urbanchapel

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 …

Drumchapel Valley

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 …

Drumchapel Gateway

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 …

Milton 2.0

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 …