2018 – SURF Study Visits. British Council Poland Delegations.

Govan – an overview

Ancient Govan

Govan Old

World Class Shipbuilding

Govan 1900 to 1950

Issues• Declining & vulnerable population

• Large areas of derelict vacant land

• Void housing and underused buildings

• Disjointed feel, lack of cohesion

• Derelict shops, failing shopping centre

• Tired community facilities, disrepair of once magnificent buildings and a lack of recreational and leisure facilities

• Poor quality public realm, landscaping and green spaces

CGAP Aims

• Reverse the physical detractors: derelict land, vacant shops, void housing and underused buildings; run down public space; lack of cohesion and connection.

• Build on Govan’s strengths: history, listed buildings, central riverside location, excellent transport links, resilient community.

• Take advantage of opportunities created by adjacent growth areas: emerging Innovation District - media quarter at Pacific Quay, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and Glasgow University Campus

redevelopment; Glasgow Harbour; Riverside Museum; SEC & Hydro.

Central Govan Action Plan Area

Actions

• New housing for rent and sale on derelict land

• Restore & reuse historic buildings

• Improve the traditional shopfronts

• Improve the quality of public spaces

• Improve road, walking & cycling routes

• Create high quality linked landscaped areas, green

space and community facilities

Community & Collaborative

Café 13 – 794 Govan Road

Langlands Road (before)

Langlands Road (after)

Public Realm Improvements

GOVAN CROSS (before)

GOVAN CROSS (after)

Water Row Tenements

Water Row Tenements (after)

Aitken Memorial Fountain

Brechin’s Bar

Refurbishing Old Tenements

Surviving Built Heritage

Orkney Street (before)

Orkney Street (after)

OSEC Business Incubators

Fairfield Shipyard Offices(before)

Fairfield Shipyard Offices (after)

Local hero – Mary Barbour - led community rent strikes.

(Happy International Women’s Day!)

Investment 2006-2017

• Successfully assembled a major funding programme.

• Since 2006, over £90 million invested by public and

private partners in projects within the CGAP framework,

including Glasgow Council THI.

• Wide variety of funders: Glasgow City Council, Heritage

Lottery, Scottish Government, Historic Scotland,

Community Planning, Jobs & Business Glasgow,

Glasgow City Heritage Trust

IMPACT OF CGAP/THIQuestions Stakeholder

(42)

Facebook

Friends (63)

Govan has changed for the better. 97% 77%

I’m optimistic about Govan’s future. 97% 77%

The community has a voice/can make a difference. 83% 41%

CGAP/THI has made a difference/added value 88% n/a

CGAP/THI should continue. 100% n/a

• “Govan is coming back to life – it feels like a miracle”

• “Café 13 has made such a difference… it’s a place you’re proud to take people to… we

need more businesses like that.”

• “There's a real sense of hope and confidence”

• “Govan has attractions now, with the Stones, Fairfield Heritage Centre, the park and the

new café at Govan Cross, you can spend a nice half day. People were coming on the ferry

from Partick”.

Achieve a better balance between physical regeneration and social and economic renewal

Improving quality of life,

employment & prosperity for

people in Govan

Encouraging others to choose

Govan

Place Quality

Social Impact

Economic Growth

Empowered Community

Robust Governance

Dual Goals Multi-Faceted Action Sustainability

Theme Traditional physical regeneration remit Broader remit with new structure

Growth,Innovation & Enterprise

New Workspace Business CommunityCreative Industry; Innovation District;Social Enterprise

Place & Connection

Town Centre Experience: public realm, shops;Water Row “Riverside Town”; Walking & Cycling Routes & Bridge ; Unique Historic Character

Trader Association/Business Improvement District; Clean & Safe Streets; Attractions & Destinations

Living in Govan Greater Housing Choice & Tenure Clean & Safe Streets

Social Justice Civic Economy; Employer Compacts; Skills Training; Living Well – Aiming High

Water RowHeart of Govan riverside town

What could this mean for Govan?

Investment

• Bridge connecting Govan to Partick

• Safe & attractive pedestrian & cycle infrastructure linking Govan to city centre and riverfront

• Improved public realm

• More commercial space

• Masterplanning or other site remediation at Water Row, Graving Docks

Benefits

• Destination & key travel node

• Increased footfall

• Improved vibrancy & quality of

place

• Increased demand for local

services shops, housing,

business space

• local jobs, easier access to jobs

elsewhere

Govan Old Priority Building