Solutions and effectiveness

• Solution: Effectiveness is how these flashcards are going to be laid out. If there is no colon it is a description of solution
• In the 1960s Glasgow replaced the tenements with high rise flats (Comprehensive redevelopment policy) was not a successful policy
• Replacing tenements with high rise flats: Not effective because tower blocks were badly built and soon started to fall apart
• Replacing tenements with high rise flats: Lifts were often not working and were also very dirty and unsanitary which was a health risk for residents
• Replacing tenements with high rise flats: Flats poorly designed with unlit areas that encouraged crime, areas around flats becoming magnets for drugs, crime and gang warfare
• Replacing tenements with high rise flats: Old communities destroyed and there was little to no community spirit (also encourages crime)
• Replacing tenements with high rise flats: By the 1980s they were being knocked down and replaced due to all the problems
• The commonwealth games in 2014, several billions of pounds was spent on improving transport infrastructure (e.g. M74 B being built and refurbishing Dalmarnock railway station)
• The commonwealth games in 2014 also lead to new recreation/leisure facilities being built (e.g. National indoor sports arena and Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome). As well as the upgrades to Tollcross aqua centre to have a olympic size swimming pool and seating for 1000s people
• The commonwealth games in 2014 also allowed for 2500 houses to be built in the athletes village: Once common wealth games is over the houses can be bought by locals or handed over to be council houses, this has improved housing situation and made the Glasgow area more desirable
• The commonwealth games in 2014: The area has been further transformed with new road layouts and better housing. It will be several years before the impact of this can be evaluated but early signs are very encouraging
• Glasgow eastern area renewal scheme (GEAR) of Parkhead in the 1970s and 80s, GEAR is an example of urban regeneration rather than redevelopment
• GEAR = Tenements renovated (new windows, wiring, plumbing and security doors)
• GEAR = Areas were landscaped to make them more attractive
• GEAR = Building were sandblasted to improve their appearence
• GEAR = Small industrial estates were created to provide local jobs
• GEAR = Community centres were built to provide leisure facilities and jobs, The parkhead forge shopping centre was also built and provides jobs
• GEARS effectiveness: More successful policy as communities were still together, people returned to east end of Glasgow and unemployment was lower than is some other areas. Government ultimately learned from the mistakes of the 1960's
• Gentrification of Glasgow = Affluent people buying houses in close proximity to the CBD, many of these areas (inner city/edge of CBD) are now occupied by professionals who work in the CBD (e.g. The Merchant city, Clydeside and Trongate)
• Gentrification of Glasgow = High rise flats and tenements replaced with low density housing and also the refurbishment of some existing tenements
• Gentrification of Glasgow = Landscaping improved to allow for a more desirable place to live. Also shops and leisure facilities built
• Gentrification of Glasgow effectivenss: Positive impact where in areas which were previously experiencing urban decay. Areas much more desirable and provide a more positive experience for visitors
• Gentrification of Glasgow effectiveness: However, many people can no longer afford to live in the area as rent/buying prices have increased