£280missplashedouton transforming communities
A MASSIVE £280million has been spent transforming large areas of vacant derelict land into new housing developments in the past five years.
Transforming Communities is a partnership between the city council, Glasgow Housing Association and the Scottish Government.
The project has delivered 1154 new mixed tenure homes and refurbished 138 mid-market homes for rent across eight communities known as transformational regeneration areas.
They are based in East Govan/ Ibrox, Gallowgate, Laurieston, Maryhill, North Toryglen, Pollokshaws, Red Road/Barmulloch and Sighthill.
The work being carried out in Sighthill makes it the largest urban regeneration project in the UK outside of London.
Construction work i n the eight areas has resulted in 58 apprenticeships, 69 work experience placements, 95 new jobs and 72 trainees.
Almost 3000 more homes are planned for the regeneration areas by the end of 2022 with 473 for social rent, 369 for mid-market rent and 2121 for private sale.
City councillor Kenny McLean, city convener for neighbourhoods, housing and public realm, said: “The work taking place through the Transforming Communities partnership has brought real improvement to these eight areas in the city with fantastic, award-winning new homes.
“We can look forward to even more homes being built in the years to come, transforming people’s lives and helping regenerate communities all across Glasgow.”
Bernadette Hewitt, chairwoman of Glasgow Housing Association, said communities had played a major role over the past five years in shaping the plans for their areas and overseeing the regeneration.
Housing and Local Government Minister Kevin Stewart said the scheme is not just about constructing new and refurbished housing developments.
He added: “It has also made a positive impact on these local communities through creating apprenticeships, training opportunities and local delivery groups.”
Transforming Communities:Glasgow aims to eventually deliver 5000 mixed tenure homes through investment of £665m i n t he eight communities.