Glasgow sets out more regeneration frameworks

Glasgow City Council has announced new frameworks will guide development of the Clyde corridor and Govan – Partick into the next stage of regeneration.

The strategic development frameworks (SDFs) have been adopted into Glasgow’s City Development Plan and will build on the activity that has already taken place on the river and in these historic Glasgow communities.

The Clyde Corridor aims to develop a river and waterfront that is vibrant, sustainable, better-connected, greener and more resilient to social, economic and climate change.

The vision of this SDF is that the Clyde Corridor becomes a liveable place, forming a world-class destination at the heart of the city, with accessible and attractive spaces and cultural and leisure opportunities ensuring that where people want to visit and spend time there.

The Govan – Partick SDF (which originated from significant community and stakeholder engagement in 2015) will build on the strengths and assets of the communities and local institutions while addressing the legacy of post-industrial related issues in the area.

In recent years, ongoing initiatives such as the Central Govan Action Plan, the Glasgow City Region City Deal’s West End & Waterfront programme, and the University of Glasgow’s GRID Innovation District point to a growing momentum in the regeneration of Govan – Partick, and this SDF will provide a platform for collaborative working between the council and its partners to deliver the area’s potential.

‘The River Clyde is, arguably, Glasgow’s greatest physical asset – and, for too long, the city hasn’t used it as well or as often as it could have,’ said council leader, Cllr Susan Aitken.

‘This framework will ensure that the council can work with its partners to bring the river back to the place it deserves in our economic, social and cultural lives.  Equally, the framework linking Govan and Partick will best shape how the significant development taking place there now and in the near future can benefit as many people as possible in these historic Glasgow communities.’

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