RegeneratingGlasgow Development and Regeneration Services Glasgow City Council September 2008
ContentsofPresentation 1. Strategic Policy Frameworks (Steve Inch) 2. Regenerating the East End (John Bury) 3. Planning for the 2014 Games (Alan Russell)
PolicyFrameworksAndProjects 1. Where Glasgow was 2. The Policy Frameworks Metropolitan Glasgow The Glasgow City Plan A Step Change For Glasgow 3. Area Regeneration Priorities 4. Where Glasgow is
Glasgow inscotland Glasgow makes the largest contribution to the Scottish economy.with 12 % of Scottish population 17 % of Scottish employment 16 % of Scottish Gross Domestic Product (GDP).but 15% of Scottish unemployment 60% of Scottish most deprived areas 15 % of Scotland s derelict/vacant land
How wewere 56,000 jobs lost between 1981-93 Economy declined by 8% between 82-92 84,000 unemployed in 1984..24% Employment rate was 54% in 1990 30% below Scottish average What the press thought :- Glasgow worse than East Berlin Glasgow patter hides its problems Glasgow a hellish mix of drink,poverty and violence Glasgow s miles worse a second class city No vision in the face of urban devastation
Astrongpolicycontext Regional Metropolitan Glasgow 2 (2008) Clyde Valley Structure Plan (2005) City Glasgow City Plan 2 (2008) Joint Economic Strategy 3 (2006) Action Plans Clyde Waterfront Action Plan Clyde Gateway URC City Centre Action Plan Local Development Strategies (LDS) East End LDS Canal Corridor LDS Easterhouse Town Centre
MetropolitanGlasgow Sets out the overall vision based on competitiveness Strategic in nature Identifies key economic and social regenerator projects Identifies headline targets Identifies performance indicators Develops the City Region Partnership
MetropolitanGlasgow Key Priorities Regenerating places Business growth Developing transport infrastructure Developing transport infrastructure Tackling worklessness Sustainable development Working together
Targets Population stability GVA growth above UK average Unemployment rate to 755 400ha of derelict land reclaimed 40% increase on tourism revenue 10% reduction in worst health areas Achievements plan 1 Average GVA growth 2.5%per annum 21% increase in new business 5.2% increase in employment Employment rate up 3% 13% decline in derelict land MetropolitanGlasgow
Guiding Principles Promoting social renewal Delivering sustainable development Promoting health CityPlanobjectives Cross Cutting Themes Creating a sense of identify Creating pleasant places Creating easier and healthy movement Creating a sense of welcome Making places adaptable Making effective use of assets Area Regeneration Priorities Metropolitan growth corridor Strategic growth areas
Regenerationpriorities Motorway Network Proposed M otorway Proposed Road Crossrail Clyde Corridor Tram Glasgow AirportLink City Centre Clyde W aterfront Clyde Gateway New Neighbourhood Areas Greenfield Release
DeliveringCityCentreRegeneration City Centre Action Plan Merchant City Action Plan Public Realm Programme City Lighting Strategy Townscape Heritage Tourism Action Plan Major Events Unit Glasgow Brand Buchanan Street Custom House Quay Merchant City Heritage
DeliveringCityCentreRegeneration Homes For The Future New hotel development Investment in education Public art Lighting Strategy New hotel development
DeliveringClydeWaterfrontRegeneration Clyde waterfront strategy.national regeneration priority New residential neighbourhoods, leisure facilities and business quarters Quality waterfront buildings/public spaces New transport links between residential, commercial and leisure attractions New approach to water management and flood control 1.4 billion investment received planning approval or went on site between 2005-07 Clyde W aterfront Glasgow Harbour SECC Cam pus Pacific Quay FinancialServices Tradeston
DeliveringClydeWaterfrontRegeneration Hotel development National Science Centre The Armadillo Financial Services District
DeliveringClydeWaterfrontRegeneration Glasgow Harbour Artist s Impression SECC Campus Masterplan New Commercial Quarter New Transport Museum
DeliveringClydeWaterfrontRegeneration SECC : Sustainable Village Custom House Quay Graving Dock Tradeston Housing
DeliveringClydeGatewayRegeneration Business case and business plan approved Urban Regeneration Company (URC) 2 billion investment over a 25 year period Site Of Commonwealth games Village M74/East End Regeneration Route proposals New National Indoor Sports Arena 12,500 new houses/ 2 million sq ft business Housing Proposals Proposed National Indoor Sports Arena
DeliveringHousingRegeneration 3,000 new homes p.a. Glasgow Housing Association : 1bn investment 5 New Housing Neighbourhoods : each 1250 houses 8 transformational regeneration areas Community growth areas Inner City New Neighbourhood Laurieston New Neighbourhood
Integrated with national and regional strategy Integrated with City Plan 2 Prepared through collaborative process 7 main themes each with it s own action plan Building the metropolitan core A culture of entrepreneurship Work for those without Education at the heart of the economy Strategic area regeneration City Collaboration International Positioning Jointeconomicstrategy
Integrated with national and regional strategy Integrated with City Plan 2 Prepared through collaborative process 7 main themes each with its own action plan Building the metropolitan core a culture of entrepreneurship Work for those without Education at the heart of the economy Strategic area regeneration City Collaboration International Positioning Jointeconomicstrategy
Strategic Partnerships City Region Partnerships Local Economic Forum Operational Partnerships Glasgow Works Tourism Action Group Glasgow Business Locations Project Delivery Structures Local Development Network Glasgow Film Office IFSD Partnership DeliveringRegeneration
Recentperformance Population stability 18% growth in GVA 96-05 19% increase in jobs 96-06 Employment and economic growth double the national average 40K additional Glasgow residents in work since 1998 30% reduction in workless 4.2 billion investment completed, u/c, in the pipeline Glasgow's Share of the Scottish Economy 1997-2010 % 15.6 15.4 15.2 15.0 14.8 14.6 14.4 14.2 14.0 % 16.4 16.2 16.0 15.8 15.6 15.4 15.2 15.0 14.8 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 Glasgow's Share of Scottish Jobs 1998-2010 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009
UK s Coolest City (National Geographic, USA) the New Berlin (OECD) Brimming with style and culture (Time) Glasgow ist in Glasgow ist trendy (MD Magazine, Germany) Citta Scozzese piu glamour del momento (Lo Donna, Italy) Manhattan with a Scottish Accent (In Style, USA) Britains Best Business Location (Growing Business) Glasgow now
A structured approach to regeneration requires :- Long term COMMITMENT The Establishment of a realistic VISION Strong strategic FRAMEWORK Setting aspirational but achievable TARGETS Need strong political LEADERSHIP EARLY BUY-IN by all partners effective DELIVERY MECHANISMS Public/Private PARTNERSHIP working Clarity on ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Keymessages
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