For the future of Govan identified 5 missions to fulfill: 1. Regenerating Govan: by bringing back the importance of Govan to Glasgow as the special area it was years ago with the insertion of several new functions. 2. Transforming the character of linkages into an exciting continuous path for pedestrians and cyclists to attract …
Our mission is to support the strategic development at Govan, Riverside and the SECC precinct encouraging the creation of a strong town centres for the new urban neighbourhoods which will support Glasgow’s growing population. These centres will have an “urban effect”, raising levels of density, diversity and activity, which …
Our Vision is to develop a sequence of hubs with the qualities of a safe, engaging and well connected environment (publicly accessible, highly permeable) with a rich and diverse experience throughout the river with varied identities, depending on the hub strategies, thus resulting in hight legibility and distinct perceived space for …
Our analysis showed an open wound in Glasgow. Along the River Clyde, the urban fabric seems particularly weak: lacks access to services, features irregular and incoherent densities and large impenetrable barriers, is marginal to the wider urban network and out of human scale. These factors trigger a vicious self-reinforcing cycle …
Why such special places like the Clyde Riverfront and the Govan area are so full of vacant or abandoned buildings, derelict land, huge car-oriented main road dangerous for children and unattractive for users and visitors? How help communities living in this area to be proud of their cultural, artistic and …
Our vision is to convert the Clyde into a well-integrated, connected part of central Glasgow, with plenty of pedestrian walkways, cycle routes and opportunities for direct water interaction. This will ensure a more positive and generally enhanced experience and turn the Clyde into a true touristic attraction, full of lively …
Studies by SEPA in 2012 showed that the River Clyde is not in good shape in terms of water pollution. This is also due to often inadequate management of sewage systems. However, the health of the river ecosystem is not a secondary issue and, in fact, it is fundamental in …
To revitalise and rediscover the underused assets of Glasgow’s North Quarter, to enhance Glasgow’s legibility for the urban users, be they tourists or residents, and to increase the economic strength and viability of Glasgow’ Northern Neighbourhoods. Main themes of our strategy include the expansion of Glasgow’s open space network, the …
Our vision is to connect neighbourhoods using culture as a cornerstone in order to unite what is currently a very fragmented urban form. A series of subtle, small-scale interventions combined with maximising the potential of existing public spaces will strengthen existing connections, forge new ones, and create a more coherent …
Our mission is to rejuvenate the North Quarter towards a coherent cultural environment. We want to integrate local identity to the cultural development in the City Centre and the North Quarter, promoting the Scottish cultural heritage to locals and tourists and enhance the living environment and strengthen social identity. We …
