LUC is pleased to announce that The Claypits project in Glasgow is shortlisted for two awards – The Pineapples and Scottish Design Awards.

We worked with Scottish Canals and partners on this project for a number of years. Based on extensive community and stakeholder engagement, we initially provided an Access and Environmental Improvements Strategy for the wider canal corridor, and a Vision and Development Framework for the area between Applecross and Firhill Basins.

We then led the development of the Claypits Masterplan and subsequent design work for an area covering 17 hectares.

The Claypits is now partially designated as a Local Nature Reserve having been formally designated as Vacant and Derelict Land. It supports the health and wellbeing of local disadvantaged communities by improving access to an underutilised green space and encouraging activity through walking, cycling and play. It will be an important semi-natural green space for 75,000 local residents that live within 20 minutes walk of the site.

The Pineapples prize-giving party is on 6 July at Boxpark Wembley and follows The Festival of Place.

The Scottish Design Award winners announcement will take place at the gala dinner on June 29.

Learn more about Masterplanning, Transport & Urban Design at LUC.