The Glasgow and Clyde Valley Structure Plan developed the concept of a Green Network to bring economic, community, health and environmental benefits to the Glasgow conurbation.
The aim of this Green Network Strategy was to demonstrate how the redevelopment of the Clyde corridor could help create high quality and accessible green space in some of the least green parts of the city — serving areas of deprivation and poor health.
The study crossed several council boundaries and involved a wide range of professional and community stakeholders. LUC used a series of themed workshops to explore key issues and opportunities — including identifying the potential economic benefits of creating a high quality environment that would attract and retain skilled employees, and the education benefits of promoting biodiversity along the river corridor.
The first of several Green Network Strategies prepared by LUC, the project highlighted the desirability of integrating the Green Network within large scale redevelopments at an early stage.
The project presented many opportunities to incorporate high quality green space, to link habitats, to improve access to the waterfronts and to fully involve local people.
