THE latest phase of new homes at Maryhill Lochs in north Glasgow has been completed. The properties at Lochgilp Street feature a balcony terrace giving views toward the Kelvin Walkway. The development by Bigg Regeneration -- a partnership between Places for People...
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INCREASE In Amount Of Derelict Glasgow Land Brought Back Into Use
SIXTY-four hectares of vacant and derelict land was returned to productive use in Glasgow last year -- the equivalent of 90 full-sized football pitches. This amounted to a 6.4 per cent reduction, from 1,069 to 1,005 hectares. These figures compared with reductions...
PLANNERS Asked To Approve 89 Flats And Townhouses For New Glasgow Canal Neighbourhood
DESIGNS have been revealed for the first homes set to be built as part of a major new residential development north of Glasgow City Centre. West of Scotland Housing Association is seeking planning permission for 89 properties at Dundashill, forming the initial phase...
UNDERSIDE Of Glasgow Canal Bridge Brightened Up With Mackintosh Murals
TWO new Charles Rennie Mackintosh-inspired murals have been painted along the canal towpath at Firhill in Glasgow. The murals at Nolly Brig were designed and painted by Glasgow artists Art Pistol Projects. The murals combine interpretations of Mackintosh’s well-known...
ACTIVE Travel Link And Landscaping Approved For Glasgow Canal Basin
SCOTTISH Canals have been given permission to landscape rundown former industrial land at Port Dundas. Glasgow planning officials approved the proposals for Mid Wharf Street beside Pinkston Canal Basin, which include providing a path for pedestrians and cyclists as an...
ENTERPRISE Wharf Development Floated For Glasgow Canalside
PLANNERS are being asked to approve a three-storey office building made from adapted shipping containers beside the canal at Port Dundas in Glasgow. Scottish Canals have applied to develop the Enterprise Wharf facility which would offer affordable commercial office...
LANDSCAPED Walking And Cycling Route Floated For Wharfside At Pinkston
A PATH for pedestrians and cyclists is being proposed beside Pinkston Canal Basin as a vital link between two major Glasgow developments. Scottish Canals have applied for planning permission to landscape rundown former industrial land at Mid Wharf Street. The aim is...
PLANNERS Asked To Approve Landmark Three-Way Glasgow Canal Bridge And Embankment Park
SCOTTISH Canals has applied for planning permission to build a three-way bridge on the Forth and Clyde Canal in Glasgow to solve a "200-year-old access conundrum" and connect local communities. The structure will carry a 3.5-metre-wide shared pedestrian and cycle...
£17MILLION ‘Smart Canal’ Project Will Cut Flooding And Allow Regeneration
EUROPE'S first 'smart canal' scheme is to be developed in Glasgow. It will combine the 250-year-old Forth and Clyde Canal with 21st century technology to reduce flood risk, enabling massive regeneration. The pioneering new digital surface water drainage system will...
GROUND Being Readied For New 600-Home Glasgow Canal Neighbourhood
WORK is underway to prepare the former Diageo distillery site near Glasgow's canal for a massive housing development. Six hundred homes are to be built as part of the Dundashill project which is being delivered by Scottish Canals, Bigg Regeneration and Igloo...
