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Woodside, Firhill & Hamiltonhill Development Framework, Glasgow, informed by the ‘What Floats Your Boat’ charrette

LUC

The aim of this project was to establish a vision and development framework for the Woodside, Firhill, and Hamiltonhill areas of north Glasgow which are adjacent to the Glasgow branch of the Forth and Clyde Canal. The Vision, Development Framework and Masterplan were prepared in close liaison with stakeholders and the local community via a ‘charrette’ process and informed by a rigorous understanding of the area.The key innovative approach was the intensive and creative charrette engagement process that involved a variety of engagement techniques, over an intensive four-day period, including a significant art outreach programme, and involved dialogue with more than 300 people. Unconventional approaches such as the use of a paper boat as a symbol of change were successful. The process established priorities for the area, such as the importance of a cohesive green infrastructure area. An area of ‘vacant and derelict land’ has now been re-designated as a local nature reserve.

Overview

Location

Location 

Glasgow

Category

Strategic landscape planning

Landscape Architect

LUC

Client

Scottish Canals

Brief

Establish a Vision and Development Framework for the Woodside, Firhill, and Hamiltonhill areas of north Glasgow which are located adjacent to the Glasgow branch of the Forth and Clyde Canal. A masterplan for the canal corridor between Applecross and Firhill Basins was also to be prepared that will form the basis for a Planning Permission in Principle application. The Vision, Development Framework and Masterplan were to be prepared in close liaison with stakeholders and the local community via a ‘Charrette’ process and informed by a rigorous understanding of the study area’s baseline condition.

Awards

Glasgow

Details

Project Team

Landscape practice: LUC; client: Glasgow Canal Regeneration Partnership (Scottish Canals & Glasgow City Council); architect: LDN; charrette facilitator: Kevin Murray Associates; art coordinator: Matt Baker; engineering and transport consultant: AECOM; ecological support: Envirocentre; socio-economic consultant: PBA

Local planning authority or government body

Year Completed

not applicable

Project Size

c.1.25km2

Technical's

Planting

Materials

Contractors 

LUC

Approximate Map Location


Location

Glasgow

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