3000 new homes on the cards in 30- year revamp
APLAN to guide the development of North Glasgow over the next 30 years has been unveiled. Glasgow City Council has approved the next step in the delivery of the North Glasgow Strategic Development Framework ( SDF) – a document that will guide the regeneration of the area.
Major projects that will deliver more than 3000 homes over the next decade, include the Sighthill and Maryhill Transformational Regeneration Areas, the Glasgow Canal Regeneration Partnership, and the regeneration of Cowlairs, Dundashill, Hamiltonhill and the former Ruchill Hospital site.
The draft SDF identified the vision for North Glasgow – that the area becomes a healthy and highquality place in which to live and work.
Desired outcomes for the area include ‘ A Working North’ – attractive and accessible business locations that support enterprise, employment and economic inclusion; A Liveable North – thriving, sustainable neighbourhoods that support healthy living; A Connected North – well- connected neighbourhoods with excellent public transport, walking and cycling links to improve accessibility and reduce car use; and A Green North – an accessible and multi- functional green network where nature and communities can flourish.
A 10- week consultation on the document will begin on October 1, allowing people, organisations and other stakeholders in the area the opportunity to help shape the final document.
Councillor Kenny McLean, city convener for neighbourhoods, housing and public realm, said: “This framework sets out a vision for the future development of North
This framework sets out a vision for the future
Glasgow, one which will help unlock the huge and unfulfilled potential of this part of the city.
“In recent years, the renewal of areas such as Sighthill and the canal corridor has shown that North Glasgow offers enormous economic, environmental, cultural and social assets and opportunities.
“With the input of local people and organisations, we can look forward to the final version of the framework guiding the future development of North Glasgow in a way that benefits everyone in the area.”
The draft North Glasgow SDF can be found on the Glasgow City Council website.
Meanwhile, Scottish Canals has launched its Corporate Plan for 2020- 23 which sets out the vision for the organisation over the next three years.
This year, a partnership with Glasgow City Council and Scottish
Water will see Scottish Canals commission Glasgow’s Smart Canal; integrating predictive weather and sensor technology with the historic Forth & Clyde Canal to manage surface water. This will allow for up to 3000 new homes to be built in the North of Glasgow, whilst reducing the city’s carbon footprint.
Officially named the North Glasgow Integrated Water Management System, the project will see North Glasgow passively absorb, clean and use rainfall intelligently.
Advanced warning of heavy rainfall will automatically trigger a lowering of the canal water level to create capacity for surface water run- off.
Catherine Topley, chief executive of Scottish Canals, said: “I am delighted to launch our Corporate Plan 2020- 23, which sets out an ambitious vision to create world- class waterways over the next three years. From investing in the canal infrastructure, our tourist attractions and rural destinations to showing how they help tackle health inequalities in some of our most disadvantaged communities, we can ensure that our canals continue to deliver great public value for the people of Scotland.
“We are confident we can achieve our ambition to ensure waterways continue to thrive, providing places to play, work, study and live for years to come.”