New Gorbals Riverside

This project focuses on improving the public realm in the area between the River Clyde and the wider Crown Street regeneration area.

  • Aerial view of the New Gorbals riverside area
  • Plan of green network proposal for Gorbals
  • Aerial view of the New Gorbals riverside area

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KEY PROPOSALS:

  • • Street tree planting along Waddell Street Commercial Road and Ballater Street to link with Rose Garden
  • • A shared surface treatment along the riverfront
  • • Improved viewing platforms over the river
  • • Establishment of linear car parking bays along side streets
  • • Establishment of small squares with seating areas
  • • Softer landscaping measures along the waterfront
  • • The possibility of opening up the riverfront with an associated riverside walkway

This project is part of the Clyde Waterfront Green Network

Lead Partner: Glasgow Housing Association

Other Partners: Glasgow City Council

Project History
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  • Aerial view of the New Gorbals riverside area
  • Aerial view of the New Gorbals riverside area
  • Cross section of the plan for Gorbals Riverside
  • Plan of green network proposal for Gorbals
  • Plan of green network proposal for Gorbals
  • Aerial view of the New Gorbals riverside area

Location:

Glasgow City Centre, Gorbals

Description:

A comprehensive scheme by Glasgow Housing Association (GHA) is being carried out to renovate the multi-storey flats in Waddell Street and Commercial Court.

Our proposals focus on ensuring that consistent landscaping proposals are put forward to tie existing greenspace provision to the wider greenspace assets, such as the Rose Garden.

In addition,  the public realm associated with the riverfront is of a poor quality. Car parking predominates close to the waterfront along with the excessive use of road bollards. Softer landscaping features are needed to improve the area.

Current status:

Glasgow Housing Association have proposed a detailed landscaping scheme which provides a range of leisure and recreational facilities for existing residents. Green Network proposals associated with the riverfront require further agreement with GHA.

Timescale:

by 2020

Cost:

tbc