Townhead:The Transformation Award
Townhead Transformation
Who: Glasgow Housing Association, Glasgow Council, Gorbals Art Project
What: transformation of a run-down housing estate into a community with public art and landscaping at a cost of £815,000
Where: Townhead, Glasgow
Quick eco-credentials With local homes being refurbished, the council wanted to do something to transform the public realm, so worked with the community to create outdoor spaces that are good for the environment and local people
What the judges said
‘Inspiring. This is a very difficult thing to get right - getting people onside and including everyone. As well as homes, they have created a place, which is powerful.’
Key green featuresAll artwork was designed in partnership with local young people, playspaces were designed in consultation with both young and older residents.
Biodiversity was increased and lots of new trees were planted.
Rather than being thrown away, the 1960s concrete street sculptures will be covered in bright, hardwearing materials and reused.
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