Milton - Green Networks and Social Housing Study by GCV Green Network Partnership

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MILTON social housing & Regeneration project

Prepared for Glasgow and Clyde Valley Green Network Partnership, with Glasgow Community Planning Partnership, and the Scottish Government Housing and Regeneration Directorate AUGUST 2010

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Contents

List of figures

Executive Summary

1.1

Location Plan

2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6

Original Project Study Area

around Milton

01 02 03 04 05 06

Introduction Open Space Analysis Community Consultation Process Open Space Potential and Concept Plans Delivery & Implementation The Next Stages

Appendices A Site Assessment Forms B Notes from GCC Ground Condition Information C Consultation Questionnaires C1 General Leaflet C2 Delivery & Implementation D Questionnaire Responses D1 General Responses D2 Youth Responses E Questionnaire Analysis F Potential Funding Sources

Project Study Area Selected Sites for Survey Historical Mapping Milton Growth Quantitative Audit of Open Space in and

2.7 Integrated Habitat Networks (IHN) 2.8 Typology of Selected Sites 2.9a View of Sites 1, 2 2.9b View of Sites 3, 4 2.9c View of Sites 5, 6 2.9d View of Sites 7, 8 2.10 Ground Conditions 2.11 Housing Land Audit (GCC 2008) 2.12 Accessibility to Selected Natural/ Semi-

4.1a Strategic Concept Diagram - Primary Spaces 4.1b Strategic Concept Diagram - Secondary Spaces 4.2 Site 1: Castlebay to Scaraway Multi-Storeys –

Concept Plan

4.3a Site 2: Former School for the Deaf – Concept Plan 4.3b Site 2: Former School for the Deaf – Concept Plan 4.4 Site 3: Shapinsay Street Backcourt – Concept Plan 4.5 Site 4: Milton Park – Concept Plan 4.6 Site 5 & 6: Liddesdale Road North and South

– Concept Plan

4.7 Site 7: Chirnsyde Sports Centre – Concept Plan 4.8a Site 8: Cathay Street – Concept Plan 4.8b Site 8: Cathay Street – Concept Plan 5.1

Multi-Criterion Matrix

6.1

Suggested Revisions to Housing Land Audit

natural Open Spaces/ Green Corridors

2.13 Accessibility to Selected Sports Areas and

Playspace

2.14 Accessibility to Selected Parks and Amenity

Spaces

2.15 Overall Quality of Surveyed Sites 2.16 Surveyed Sites (Quality against Sub-Criteria)

Design + Planning

Executive Summary Milton typifies peripheral areas of social housing throughout the Glasgow and Clyde Valley area which have undergone, or are undergoing, transformation and regeneration resulting in large, leftover areas of open space with little value or function. As such, Milton has been chosen as a pilot study area to examine how multi-agency working and the development of a co-ordinated strategy towards open space resource can deliver multiple public benefits. During this study, an assessment of the quality and perception of, and accessibility to, 8 selected sites was carried out. A green network strategy for the selected sites has been put forward, setting up a vision of how the sites work in their context, and how these sometimes isolated places can be woven back to the urban and social fabric of Milton. The findings of the consultation exercise reflect how the local community uses these spaces and provided valuable information for the development of the design proposals. The concept proposals address short term and long term aspirations which respond to site specific opportunities and challenges. Potential ways of funding and delivering the range of possible projects are subsequently discussed, and the report concludes with an examination of the next stages for the project. This project represents an exploration of ways in which the scale, form and function of open space associated with housing redevelopment can be improved to deliver transformational change under highly challenging socioeconomic circumstances. The aim is to develop an understanding of the condition of the existing open space and to use its potential to shape a vision for a sustainable and prosperous community.

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01 Introduction

Beyond the provision of nutrition and shelter, prosperity consists in our ability to participate in the life of society, in our sense of shared meaning and purpose and in our capacity to dream.

Tim Jackson, 2009

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1.1

Agencies working in the Glasgow and Clyde Valley area have embarked on an ambitious programme of social housing redevelopment, aimed to transform key areas into exemplar sustainable communities for the future. A fundamental step in this direction has been the selection of eight priority regeneration areas or Transformational Regeneration Areas which have been agreed on a tri-partite basis between Glasgow City Council, Glasgow Housing Association and Scottish Government.

FORTH & CLYDE CANAL GARSCADDEN BURN

North Glasgow is strategically located in close proximity to the City Centre and the City’s West End and has been identified by the City Plan 2 as a Strategic Growth Corridor. The City Plan 2 seeks to exploit North Glasgow’s location by breaking up movement barriers between areas. Key projects in North Glasgow include the regeneration of the Forth and Clyde Canal Corridor which will use the Canal as a resource to promote and regenerate adjacent areas.

MILTON

DAWSHOLM PARK

SPRINGBURN PARK

The strategic growth corridor of Glasgow North has identified Milton as an area where opportunities for both public and private sector investment exist and the Council has shown its commitment to tailor planning measures and support the delivery of masterplans and development briefs to promote sustainable regeneration. Refer to Figure 1.1 Location Plan.

BOTANIC GARDENS VICTORIA PARK

HOGGANFIELD PARK KELVINGROVE PARK

AUCHINLEA PARK

ALEXANDRA PARK

GLASGOW GREEN BELLAHOUSTON PARK RICHMOND PARK POLLOK COUNTRY PARK

DARNLEY MILL COUNTRY PARK

Fig. 1.1 Location Plan Legend: Milton

QUEENS GREEN

Background Information

TORYGLEN PARK

TOLLCROSS PARK

As a response to current policy and to its unique characteristics, Milton was selected as a pilot project. The intention is that the opportunities found in Milton will serve as an example to similar areas where there is existing stock of social housing undergoing transformation, and where there is availability of large areas of publicly owned land with significant potential to deliver public benefit. 1.2

The Study Team

A Steering Group comprising members from the following organisations has overseen the development of the study: • • • • • •

Glasgow City Council (GCC) Glasgow and Clyde Valley Green Network Partnership (GCVGNP) Glasgow Community Planning Partnership (GCPP) Glasgow Housing Association (GHA) Milton Community Homes (MCH) Local GHA organisation and GHA Regeneration team

Towards the end of the lifespan of the study, Greenspace Scotland was also involved in attending Steering Group Meetings, as the study was selected as being an appropriate one to use in a case study for their Social Return on Investment (SROI) study.

LINN PARK CATHKIN BRAES COUNTY PARK

SROI is a way of representing the financial value of green space in terms of its social, community and environmental impacts. Further details of how this will be progressed are included within the final section 06 The Next Stages.

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Open Space Analysis 2.1

Scope of Assessment

2.1.1 The Study Area The project brief defined the study area as that within GCC/ GHA control and/ or ownership, which included a large area to the north of the residential conurbation as originally illustrated in Figure 2.1 Original Project Study Area. It was agreed that much of this farmed area was not directly relevant to this study, nor was the GHA area east of the main road which is physically detached from the main Milton area. As a result, the study area was revised as shown in Figure 2.2 Project Study Area. 2.1.2 The Sites The original project brief provided approximate locations and general areas within Milton, but it did not specify the open spaces to be examined as part of this study. Therefore, a very early discussion with the Steering Group was centred upon an agreement of the most appropriate spaces to be assessed. Key sites included areas of vacant or derelict land being used as open space by the community, which had also been identified as areas with development potential. In addition, the Steering Group recommended that AECOM also looked at some of the other open spaces in Milton so that a more complete picture of the current open space resource in the area could be obtained. The following sites were looked at, as shown in Figure 2.3 Selected Sites for Survey: Site 1: Castlebay to Scaraway Multi-Storey Site 2: Former School for the Deaf Site 3: Shapinsay Street Backcourt Site 4: Milton Park Site 5: Liddesdale Road north Site 6: Liddesdale Road south Site 7: Chirnsyde Sports Centre Site 8: Cathay Street

Figure 1.1 Location Plan Date: 13th April 2010 0

Fig. 2.1 Original Project Study Area Legend: Legend Project Boundary Project Boundary Council Boundary Council Boundary Milton Community Homes Boundary Milton Community Homes

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Liddesdale Road Amenity Open Space

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Figure 2.3

Figure 2.2 Project Study Area

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Fig. 2.3 Selected Sites for Survey

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2.2

Context and existing conditions

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2.2.1 Historical Development Milton is a district in Glasgow, located north of the River Clyde approximately 3 miles north from Glasgow City Centre. The study area is bound by Ashgill Road to the south and east, by the Forth and Clyde Canal to the west and by an extensive area of farmed land to the north. As an initial exercise, AECOM reviewed historical maps of the Milton area to gain an understanding of how the area has evolved and changed over the years. The previous farming and mining uses of the land are shown in Figure 2.4 Historical Mapping.

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Development in Milton can be traced back to the 1940’s as part of the post-war construction programme by Glasgow Corporation, which dealt with housing shortage. Figure 2.5 Milton Growth, shows that around 1956 Site 8 was bordered by housing and Site 3 shows a structure in the centre which no longer exists. In the 1960’s the urban growth continued with new significant development appearing towards the west of Milton. Housing styles from this decade range from stone apartment houses and pre-fabricated apartment housing to high-rise flats. In the 1980’s, Milton’s increasing social problems resulted in a new wave of redevelopment and many flats were demolished and replaced by new typologies of social housing. The legacy of this decade can be seen in the Industrial Estate, the Scaraway tower blocks, the Milton Pavilion, the new schools, the community centre and the Chirnsyde sports Centre. The demolition of some dysfunctional housing gave rise to new open spaces which the community has slowly reclaimed as valuable open space.

Epoch 1: 1843 - 1893

Epoch 2: 1891 - 1912

Figure 2.4

Historical Mapping Scale: 0

Epoch 3: 1904 - 1939

Epoch 4: 1919 - 1939

Fig. 2.4 Historical Mapping

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2.2.2 Site context A quantitative audit of open space in Milton (Figure 2.6) was used to analyse the individual sites in their context. This figure shows a significant availability of open space with typologies that range from parks and private gardens to amenity greenspace, sport areas, green corridors, natural and semi-natural green spaces, to allotment and civic spaces. The figure also shows zz Road as a key east to west connection through the site mainly bound by open grounds and terminating with a group of dedicated civic space towards the eastern end. Sites 5 & 6 are located adjacent to Liddesdale Road, which has also been identified as one of the main local shopping destinations of this area.

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in and around Milton Scale:

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The site pictures taken during the survey in 2009 (Figures 2.9 a,b,c,d) further illustrate the character of the sites which generally comprise of grassed areas with scattered trees and open views. The view of Site 2 shows a combination of grassed areas and unused tarmac surface; Site 3 is shown as a contained space with some topography and shrubs.

Bus Stops

Open Space

The existing typologies of the 8 selected sites are defined in Figure 2.8. Sites 1, 3, 5 and 8 have been classified as amenity residential; sites 4 and 6 are public parks/gardens; site 7 is classified as a playing field; and site 2 is part school grounds and part an undefined type of open space currently undergoing change.

Project Boundary

Access

The Integrated Habitat Network (IHN) mapping data (Figure 2.7) shows extensive wetland and woodland networks towards the north and western boundaries of the study area. With the exception of a strip of woodland running north to south along Castlebay Street, these networks are cut off towards the residential core of Milton, resulting in an overall deficit of habitat interconnectivity and biodiversity.

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Project Boundary

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Date: 13th April 2010

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View of Site 1: Castlebay to Scaraway Multi-Storeys

View of Site 2: Former School for the Deaf

Figure 2.9a.

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View of Site 3: Shapinsay Street Backcourt

View of Site 4: Milton Park

Figure 2.9b.

View of Site 5: Liddesdale Road

View of Site 6: Liddesdale Road

Figure 2.9c.

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View of Site 7: Chirnsyde Sports Centre

View of Site 8: Cathay Street

Figure 2.9d.

2.2.3 Ground Conditions Bearing in mind the historical development of Milton, including past mining activity and demolition in many areas, it was important to check and determine if there were any critical constraints to potential new uses for the selected sites. AECOM examined the records held by GCC (the notes from which are included as Appendix B), and the results of these are summarised in Figure 2.10. All of the sites had potentially undergone previous mining activity and it was recommended that borehole testing should be carried out before any development took place. Mine shafts had been grouted and the ground stabilised in parts of Sites 1 (below the multi-storeys) and 6 (Liddesdale Square). Subsidence was a potential issue across Site 7, and instability was a possible issue across Sites 2, 7 and 8, the western part of Site 1, the majority of Site 5 and a small corner of Site 6. Site 7 was also potentially affected to some degree by contamination. 2.2.4 Housing Allocations GCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Housing Land Audit shows those sites that are considered to have potential for housing development â&#x20AC;&#x201C; these sites are not necessarily designated in the Local Plan for housing and may or not be developed depending on demand and other factors. The current proposals for Milton are shown in Figure 2.11, and affect Sites 2, 5 and 6. These sites should be reviewed in the light of this study; it is considered that some of the spaces currently not in the audit should be included, while some that are in the audit may have more appropriate uses than housing. Suggested revisions are discussed in Section 06 The Next Stages.

Fig. 2.10 Ground Conditions Legend: Study Area Boundary Area once mined - bore tests to be carried out prior to development Area reported in council documents to be table where shafts have been grouted

Area reported in council documents to be unstable Area reported in council documents to be affected by subsidence Area reported in council documents to be affected to some degree by contamination Assumed to be formerly mined, but no detailed information available

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Site 1 - Castlebay to Scaraway Multistoreys Site 2 - Former School for the Deaf Site 3 - Shapinsay Street Backcourt Site 4 - Milton Park Site 5 - Liddesdale Road North Site 6 - Liddesdale Road South Site 7 - Chirnsyde Sports Centre Site 8 - Cathay Street

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2.2.5 Access to Different Types of Open Space An analysis of access to the different types of open spaces within Milton was carried out to determine potential deficits in provision. Commonly used thresholds for access were used: • • • • •

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Figures 2.11, 12 and 13 show the accessibility analysis. They illustrate that the majority of Milton has access to amenity open spaces, although many of these are not designated but have temporarily been used as such while remaining vacant. However, only the area in the vicinity of Site 4 has access to a park within 400m. The majority of Milton also has access to sports areas within 800m, but only the northern part of the study area has access to play areas within 400m. Most of the study area has good access to natural/ semi-natural open space. However, as discussed in section 2.2.2 Site Context, there is a clear lack of biodiverse open space within the residential area.

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2.3 Site Assessment In order to get a picture of how the selected sites were performing against a set of defined and comparable criteria, each site was assessed by two Landscape Architects using the GCVGNP/ Greenspace Scotland toolkit for qualitative site assessment which, since its publication, has become the standard methodology used by local authorities in Scotland for recording the quality of sites. The detailed site assessment forms are included in Appendix A, with a summary set out below.

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Consultation Process

The importance of involving the community in this pilot project has always been a key focus of the Steering Group. However, previous proposals for the Milton area have not always come to fruition, and it was of equal importance that proposals were considered deliverable by the Steering Group so that the community was not disappointed. A variety of consultation methods and their stages within the lifespan of the project, were discussed. It was decided that any consultation should focus on how people currently use the spaces in or around Milton, rather than presenting draft and as yet untested proposals as a fait accompli and thereby appearing to tell the community what should happen before people’s opinions were sought. The ‘Milton News’ newsletter, produced by Milton Community Homes, is sent on a regular basis to all houses in the Milton area, it has an extensive coverage, and is generally considered to be well-received and responded to by locals. It was therefore agreed that a special edition of the newsletter would be used to gain feedback on how the spaces in and around Milton are used by the local community. In addition, GCC street youth workers were asked to use a simplified version of this newsletter questionnaire when out and about and talking to young people, as this is notoriously a particularly hard group to involve in consultation exercises. Both questionnaires are included in Appendix C, and the responses are included in Appendix D. The key issues from this initial consultation exercise are set out below, with the detailed analysis of the findings of both questionnaires, as carried out by AECOM, included in Appendix E. The sites that people were asked to comment upon included all of the selected study sites as well as some other key sites on the edge of the study area, and the selected sites were re-numbered and broken up further to make it as logical as possible for the consultees.

3.1.1 General Questionnaire Questionnaires were delivered to all residents in the Milton area. 185 were completed and returned. From these, the key information and issues that emerged were: • The vast majority of responses were received from the middle-aged and OAP groups (41-50, 51-65, 65+), with around 15% of the responses also coming from the 21-40 age group. Very few were received from people below 25. the Canal (10%), • The most-used spaces were Liddesdale Square (14%+), and the Scaraway Street Flats (8%+). The least-used spaces were Raasay Street and Shapinsay Street Backcourt. However, there was a broad distribution of usage across all the other sites, illustrating that most of them are in use to some degree. • The main reason for people not using the spaces was safety, with dog fouling, rubbish, lack of facilities or other reasons also featuring highly. Distance was generally not an issue. • Greater use of the open spaces would be encouraged by a wide variety of improvements, with high percentages of responses against all of the proposed ways that they could be improved. Better lighting, paths, and more trees and planting, seats or other facilities featured most highly, although even the lowest scoring improvements of more wildlife and allotment provision received over 20% of interest in the responses. • The most commonly used spaces outside Milton were Springburn, Bishopbriggs or other spaces, although a wide range of other open spaces were also travelled to. • An overwhelmingly negative response was received with regard to what people liked best overall about the spaces in and around Milton, with over 25% saying ‘nothing’ …! Almost 20% liked the natural environment but few other features were liked. • With regard to what people liked least overall, both anti-social behaviour and rubbish featured highly, with lack of facilities and maintenance, dog mess and safety also being important issues.

3.1.2 Youth Questionnaire A total of 54 questionnaires were received back thanks to the efforts and involvement of the Culture and Sport Glasgow team. From these, valuable information was extracted regarding how young people use existing spaces and what they perceive as the key issues. • The most-used spaces were Westray Street and Liddesdale Road SW. The least-used spaces were the Canal and Skerray Street. However, there was a broad distribution of usage across all the other sites, illustrating that most of them are in use to some degree by young people. • The main activities carried out in these spaces were hanging around with friends and playing football. • The main spaces that young people felt they couldn’t use were Possil Loch, the open ground to the north, and Skerray Street, although as these are used this response relates to discouragement of use. • If young people travelled to other open spaces the main reason was ‘other’, although visiting friends, playing sport or for a change were all reasons.

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3.1.3 Scaraway and Castlebay Mulit-storey (MSF) In February 2010 a joint consultation event was held with the tenants’ and residents’ groups of the Scaraway and Castlebay MSF, Milton LHO staff, GCVGNP and Greenspace Scotland to explore residents’ views on the open space around the properties, to consider what improvements would be a priority, and to determine how residents would want to be involved in future work. The key information and issues that emerged were: • In general no-one makes use of the space around the flats apart from children using the new play areas. • One resident walks once round the perimeter of his block, daily, but this is the extent of his use of the space. • Reasons why – because the locality is unsightly, with nothing in it – big empty tarmac area. • Footpaths linking the individual blocks are broken and uneven. • Cars get in the way – plenty of parking space but they park up on footpaths near blocks. • Not well-lit. • People do not stop to talk or socialise because there are no seats or nice areas surrounding the blocks. The consensus from the group was that people would not be interested at this point in time in using or developing a growing space, and that further consideration should be given to providing facilities for a broader range of ages and interests. In particular the group highlighted that specific provision was made for young people in improving the open spaces. The group was in agreement that creating space for seating, using the planters around the high rise blocks and additional trees and landscaping would be of more value for people in the flats at this time.

The importance of supervision was also highlighted. The group reported that no vandalism had occurred in the new play areas and that this was both due to their location close to the flats, within the supervision of the concierge, and due to them being well-used and the presence of parents creating their own supervision. Therefore the proximity of any improvements to the flats is something that should be considered. There was additional discussion about improving links to wider greenspace and creating a network of routes to help people be more active. This specifically focused on the wild area to the rear of the multi-storeys. This area had been accessed in the past by people and used to provide a link to the canal, but is now too overgrown and marshy to be safe or accessible. It was highlighted that this provides an attractive landscape for people to look out over and that it has wildlife interest. There was some discussion about the possibility of opening this up to allow people to use it for informal recreation and to re-establish links to the canal as part of establishing a wider open space network for the area. It would also provide potential to consider wildlife/ education opportunity as deer and herons are present in the area. These early ideas have been considered to inform the green network strategy and site specific concepts presented in Section 04. At this stage in the consultation process it was decided by the Steering Group that consultation with the community should take place at a later date (see Section 5), once it was determined that options for the sites were feasible, and which – critically – could be funded and delivered.

Open Space Potential & Concept Plans 4.1

Open Space Principles

High quality open space is a key component of a prosperous community. It provides a framework around which community life develops. A successful open space network will have a positive impact in the social, economic and environmental performance of the communities it supports and will be able to evolve as the needs of the community change over time.

Based on the principles described, and the results of public consultation, detailed site assessment, desktop research and analysis were carried out in combination with meetings and discussions with the Steering Group. This process led to the progression of a green network strategy and concept sketch ideas were developed for the sites taking into account potential uses for the sites in the short, medium and longer term.

Successful open space is: Interconnected Open space that is strategic in its location can provide real accessibility by removing physical and perceived barriers. Interconnected open space allows for the continuity of green corridors and binds communities by providing opportunities for social interaction. Strategic as well as localised interventions are necessary to define clear destinations and provide safe routes. Interconnected open space is essential for community exchange and permeability. Responsive Multifunctional open space has the capacity to respond to the needs of the community. It plays a fundamental role in the creation of healthy communities by providing opportunities to exercise and to experience the positive effects of being close to nature. Furthermore, open space is well positioned to respond to environmental challenges such as biodiversity loss and climate change through the creation of new habitats and flood alleviation strategies. Productive When well managed and programmed, open space can become a contributor to economic and social development. Open space can generate revenues, create new job opportunities, produce food or fuel and deliver valuable ecosystem services. Open space should be seen as an incubator of ideas, new businesses and community leadership; it can become the venue and subject for training opportunities; and by engaging local volunteers it can strengthen communities. Owned Open space that is well kept, attractive and clean, is owned and looked after by all. It becomes a source of community pride and provides a sense of belonging.

4.2 Green network strategy for the selected sites Although the open space analysis demonstrate that there is significant amount of public open space available in Milton, the public consultation draws the conclusion that most of these spaces are of medium to low quality, uninspiring and perceived as unsafe. The existing provision of open space lacks vitality, dynamism and structure. These elements can be injected to the open space through programming and smart investment. The first step is recognising the key strengths of the study sites: they are used by most people, meaning that their location is convenient and strategic and they are diverse in character. Given their origin and current function, the sites selected by the Steering group fall into two groups: 1) those sites that already have (or have had but this has been lost) a specific use or function for a particular area or group(s) of people – • • • • •

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Two strategic concept diagrams were developed (Figure 4.1a,b) to describe how the character and strengths of each site can be used to weave these areas to the urban fabric and how they work together as a whole. The result is a hierarchy of multi-functional spaces connected through existing streets and footpaths. Liddlesdale Road is identified as the central spine of the development leading to Site 6-Liddesdale Square. Other prominent public spaces include sites 4-Milton Park, 7-Chirnsyde Sports Centre and 2-Old primary school. At a secondary level we find sites 1, 8 and 3, which are permeable open spaces with an increased ownership by the immediate residents. Finally, we find sites 5 and 6 along Liddlesdale Road, which have been identified as areas temporary interventions may be more appropriate. The strategy focuses on long term interventions that can create multifunctional open spaces, as well as short term proposals which can deliver a strong feeling of positive change to the community. As an overall strategy, it is intended that sites in group 1 should focus on the wider population, while sites in group 2 should be treated as semi-private spaces, where residents should feel encouraged to take proposals forward at their own pace. Care has been taken to ensure that all proposals relate to the character, challenges and future potential of each of the sites.

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4.3

Site-Specific Proposals

The following Figures 4.2-4.8 show the outline concepts selected as being most appropriate for the surveyed sites, and are accompanied by annotations and precedent images that describe the proposals including the likely timescales. 4.3.1 Site 1: Castlebay to Scaraway Street Multi-storey At the outset of the study, it was understood that the open land to the north of the flats was owned by GCC; however, at a later stage in the study it emerged that this was privately owned. Early consultation has revealed that this is an area that is used and also considered to have potential, especially for its links with neighbouring areas such as the canal and loch, and for ecological interest. Access & connectivity to wider green corridors including the wetlands and Clyde canal represent a key opportunity to this site. Efforts to create a transition between the farmed area to the north and the residential development should also focus on increasing biodiversity through the creation of new community woodlands. Wider examination of the proposed new woodland areas, footpaths, cycle links and feature destinations is required and it is recommended that talks with the landowner regarding community use should be initiated. Towards the centre of this site, semi-natural managed landscape composed of wildflower meadows (short term) can increase biodiversity and help improve soil structure. In the long term, it is proposed that this area be used as a pilot project for the production of bio fuels. Improvements to this area should focus on the needs of Castlebay and Scaraway residents. Initial Steering Group meetings had provided information on interest from the flat blocks in growing spaces, and this was therefore included. Later feedback suggests that there is interest but also a degree of reticence about taking this forward as the local residents believe that they are not ready for this â&#x20AC;&#x201C; yet. Initially, the focus should be on redesigning and reducing the car-park areas to accommodate growing spaces in raised beds that are near to the blocks, overlooked and easily accessible. These growing spaces could be sown with annuals/ short-lived perennials for quick impact, with some fruit/ vegetable plots at a later date as a demonstration/ training exercise for locals carried out by an Allotment or Friends of Group in the area. The feedback received from consultation shows that the existing play areas are successful, and continued investment is recommended. Seating areas and shelter for parents/carers can make significant contribution to the continued success of a play area, and significant improvements can be made by introducing sensory planting and natural play elements such as feature trees, boulders and timber elements which will encourage social and creative play. An additional new court has been proposed to provide an area for young people to play in a central location with natural surveillance; the provision of seating and a gathering area should also be considered.

Increased connectivity to wider green network

Community woodland Community allotment & orchard (mid-term), BBQ facilities and sheds

Open Space Potential & Concept Plans

Reducing unnecessary car park spaces

Site 1: Castlebay to Scaraway Multi-Storeys – Concept Plan

Improvements to existing play area

New court which allows for seating area / shelter Increased connectivity &permeability Improved footpath and cycle network

Principles: • Access and connectivity to broader green corridors - including long distance walks via canal and wetlands • Increase biodiversity • Focus on Castlebay and Scaraway residents • Improve footpath / cycle path connectivity to achieve permeability

Figure 4.2.

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Semi-natural managed landscape. Short term - wildflower meadows to increase biodiversity, soil structure and nutrients. Long term - bio-fuels pilot project. Site 1: Location

Informal â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;class roomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; seating area or play shelter

Community woodland & trails

Community allotment & orchard

Open Space Potential & Concept Plans Site 2: Former School for the Deaf â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Concept Plan

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4.3.2 Former School for the Deaf The existing landform and levels in this long-derelict site provide limited natural surveillance. With an unsecured road still being in place, the site is being used as a meeting place for antisocial activities including drug-taking and dogfights. It is also unsafe with many exposed chutes, rusting fences etc, and immediate action should be taken to close the road to cars and make the area safe, clean and levelled. In the short term, it is proposed that this site is secured and transformed in to a temporary tree nursery where the trees required by the regeneration process in Milton will be grown. This will be a practical, yet symbolic action, showing that nature can return to the heart of Milton. This intervention could have multiple benefits for the overall regeneration project, not only changing the use and perception of this place, but also making savings as the tree stock could be bought early on and be grown at this location. There is a clear opportunity to create new jobs and other training/education programmes could be linked to this project. Given its ideal central location, the long term proposals suggest a multifunctional park that will showcase principles of sustainable urban drainage. The theme for this site will be play and exploration and the focus will be on children, younger people and families. A new nursery will be built in a more prominent location within the park, allowing the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;natural playâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; area and sensory gardens to be shared between the nursery and the public. The park should also allow for flexible kick-about and meadow grass areas. Specific features should focus on young people and could include a skate/bmx park, pavilion and/or climbing wall. An art pavilion within the more informal areas of the park will provide shelter and an opportunity to sit and relax. As a central piece to the park, a raised platform forms a flexible public square that can hold events, markets, fairs and where other temporary features such as water play can be installed during the summer months. Knowing the existing constraints of the site, further examination regarding these proposals should be carried out. A design competition could deliver and help explore a wider range of potential for this site.

Open Space Potential & Concept Plans Site 2: Former School for the Deaf – Concept Plan Allow for buffer planting where possible

Existing nursery

Temporary nursery centre / staff Principles: • Site to become source of all trees to be planted in Milton • Use the site’s strengths: accessibility, natural surroundings • Focus on play & discovery Short term: • • • •

Tidy up - remove derelict features, vehicle access. Make safe open shafts Regrading to increase visibility Monitoring of pedestrian desire lines (winter)

Maintain permeability

Allow for buffer planting where possible

Composting / shed

Site to be secured, Mid term:

cleaned and leveled

Temporary shelter for younger stock

• Design competition for park and nursery

Main entrance

Figure 4.3a.

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Site 2: Location

Managed / semi natural landscape Art ‘pavilion’ within park

New nursery

Sensory gardens

Informal landscape - long grass / meadow & trees

‘Natural’ play area, i.e. boulders, timber and planting / to be used by

SUDS - Bio-filtration swales to be

nursery

integrated into the park design Pavilion Park plaza Flexible area to be used as a stage, to hold temporary structures, market

Skate / BMX park

stalls, or temporary water features in the summer Lawn ‘kickabout’ areas

Figure 4.3b.

Open Space Potential & Concept Plans Site 3: Shapinsay Street Backcourt â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Concept Plan 4.3.3 Site 3: Shapinsay Street Backcourt Site 3 is occasionally used as a through route by dog-walkers. Although overlooked by the backs of flats, there is no direct access to the space, which makes it an unsafe and unpleasant area with clear evidence of drug-use and vandalism. The design of this area should be focused on the needs of local residents and they should be fully engaged in the design process. In the short term it is recommended that access should be locked off for vehicles. The proposal shows a central area with scattered trees and informal seating and long tables where local residents can picnic, sit, chat and get to know each other. The intention is that community interaction will be the catalyser for new community projects. It is also proposed that the flats should have access to this central area through the back and that the fencing should be replaced with a low hedge and lockable gates, giving it a back garden feel with scattered trees and stepping stones. New projects such as allotment gardens, composting and investment in a local natural play area should be encouraged in the long term. To support these projects, sheds, composting and recycling facilities will be required. Permeability through the area is important to facilitate natural surveillance, to inspire neighbours and visitors and to spread the word about successful community projects in Milton.

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Site 3: Location

Fences replaced with hedge and low gate access Shed / recycling - compost

Stepping stones leading from private gardens to shared area

Central shared area with tables &

Through route- site to

chairs under tree canopy

remain permeable

Growing / allotment area

Principles: • Food production • Focus on residents needs • Encourage recycling and green lifestyle

Shed & recycling facilities

Sort term • Central shared area providing seating opportunities for residents • Replacing fencing with hedges and low access gates to improve permeability and natural surveillance

Local ‘natural’ play area, i.e. boulders, trees & sand pit. Trees to provide shade

Long term • Allotment gardens, recycling and composting facilities. • Play area

Figure 4.4.

Open Space Potential & Concept Plans Site 4: Milton Park â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Concept Plan 4.3.4 Site 4: Milton Park The long-term use of Milton Park will go hand-in-hand with the option for the old Deaf School site being developed as a larger, more central, multifunctional park facility. Although run-down it is the most attractive of the surveyed spaces, being secluded yet overlooked by houses, well-used, and with some mature planting. The strengths of this existing park should be rescued: efforts should be made to maintain and make improvements to the existing play area and bowling greens. The play area can be improved by combining the existing play equipment with new timber play structures and feature planting to create a secure and contained woodland trail for kids. In combination with new structure planting which will help define the spaces and provide shelter from wind, the proposals also suggest the redesign of the areas adjacent to the bowling green. Seat wall terraces that open up towards the centre of the park create an opportunity for seating and for the introduction of ornamental planting, providing a sheltered and quiet retreat. These proposals could be the focus of a design competition in collaboration with the local gardening society. The design competition will help raise the profile of the park and as new community members become interested, a group of local volunteers could be formed to maintain and look after the gardens. Other opportunities to provide informal seating areas should be considered and it is recommended that a careful review of the existing footpaths is carried out. It is important to make the most out of this destination by providing practical routes and upgrading existing ones. Adequate lighting could help improve the atmosphere and perception of the area. This relaxed character will be appealing to older people while the New Park (Site 3) focuses on younger people, children and parents. In discussions with the Steering Group it was also suggested that this is a suitable site for sheltered housing which could help fund some of the proposals.

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Site 4: Location

Improved play area and natural woodland trail

Ornamental planting and feature trees

Seatwalls / terraces creating opportunity for ornamental

Principles:

planting, to be maintained by local

• Quiet retreat and relaxation

gardening club

Sort term Structure planting

• Improving footpaths, lighting and providing seating opportunities. • Improved play area

Lawn- bowling greens to be restored

Mid-term • Design competition for central ornamental area • Restoring bowling greens

Figure 4.5.

Open Space Potential & Concept Plan Site 5 & 6: Liddesdale Road North and South â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Concept Plan

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4.3.5 Sites 5 & 6: Liddesdale Road North and South Liddesdale Road forms the central spine of Milton, terminating to the east with Liddesdale Square and its churches, the community centre, schools and shops. Demolition of old housing stock along this road has left behind wide open exposed grassy areas that are currently used for dog-walking. When residential development in Milton starts to take off once more, the sites immediately adjacent to Liddesdale Road are more likely to be taken forward, due to their location and the precedent of new and popular housing along part of it. Therefore, the green network strategy recommends that these areas should be given a temporary short to mid-term programme. Initial structure planting, street lighting and clearly defined paths can be implemented in advance to create a permanent landscape framework. New tracts of community woodland and a water retention system will deliver ecosystem services and a provide sense of purpose to these areas. In addition, the proposals show the integration of destinations and features that can be shared by the public and the surrounding schools. Combined private/public features can ensure adequate supervision and can initiate a sense of ownership. Informal seating areas adjacent to a new sports court; an open air classroom or stage and a pond and wildlife area can become valuable teaching tools as well as destinations for the general public. Opposite this wildlife area, a large area of wildflower meadows will deliver large-scale, attractive change at a low cost. This area will hold the first open space gym for all ages and the first of Milton ‘pop-ups’. Pop-ups could be shipping containers where the community can gather to work or plan projects. They are temporary, flexible and easy to secure. These movable project incubators, can be used to create bridges between different groups throughout Milton by changing location and appearance as required by the current project. Towards the eastern end of Liddesdale Road, a large area around the existing community centre has been designated as a productive landscape. This opportunity has also been identified in the Sow and Grow Everywhere pilot study and is now been taken forward by the North Glasgow Community Food Initiative who are currently attempting to secure funding. As plans move forward, this area has the capacity to incorporate food production including orchards and other associated facilities such as sheds, composting facilities and a green house in the long term. These proposals provide a clear opportunity for the creation of new jobs. Finally, promoting social interaction through food sharing is a key objective and an area of scattered trees and long tables has been shown for this purpose. This proposal would be a great asset to the area if realised, and strengthen Liddesdale Square’s use as a hub. The Square’s weakness, however, is the fact that it is surrounded by road and therefore essentially used as a roundabout and not a public square. Longer term proposals for the square – in tandem with development along the spine road – should therefore consider redesigning the square to connect with the shop frontages, relocating the drop-off point, making this a well-used and attractive public space. As the main community hub in Milton, the square should have a flexible layout that can hold public events and markets. It is expected that in the longer term, the implementation of these proposals will attract new businesses such as a community restaurant, cafes and shops.

Open Space Potential & Concept Plan Site 5 & 6: Liddesdale Road North and South – Concept Plan

New tracts of community woodland and School

wildlife areas in collaboration with schools (creating new destinations)

Open air classroom / stage

New sports facilities to be developed in collaboration with schools

Informal seating

Principles: • • • • •

Connectivity - central spine Civic Hub Bio-diversity Productive landscapes Education

Short Term • • • •

Road improvements to Civic Hub Wild flower meadow and structure planting Wild-life area and facilities associated with schools Improving footpaths, lighting and providing seating opportunities

Mid-term • Orchard and crop planting • Additional improvements to Civic Hub Long term • Design competition for Civic Square • Green house facilities • New businesses- community restaurant, cafes, shops

Figure 4.6.

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Wildlife and flood alleviation area to be developed in collaboration with schools

Site 5&6: Location

Pop up Nr1 (centre for community projects) Temporary open space gym for all ages

Wildflower meadow fields

School

Wildflower meadow fields

Food production: crops and orchard

Existing community centre, a hub linking to main square

Shelter planting

Food sharing area / long tables

Central Square & Civic Hub Shed Greenhouse (long term)

Open Space Potential & Concept Plans Site 7: Chirnsyde Sports Centre â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Concept Plan 4.3.6 Site 7: Chirnsyde Sports Centre At the outset of this study, the site was a poorly maintained, blaize-pitchdominated, local sports centre with drainage problems. It was unconnected to the adjacent school and, being a highly visible site to passers-by, gave a very negative impression. During the lifespan of the project changes in how the centre is run and recent funding awards have seen some positive improvements occur. This area represents an opportunity for the creation of a sports hub for Milton. Some steps have already been taken forward and the implementation of a bike/ BMX track shows a clear interest to expand the multifunctional use of the Sports Centre . Dunes, shrub planting and landform can help make this intervention highly attractive to young people. Structure planting, boundary improvements and links with the adjacent school will in parallel help improve the image of this hub. Continuous investment is recommended on the existing sports pitch and an opportunity to build a tennis court has also been identified. Poor drainage has been observed and is one of the main weaknesses affecting this area. It is fundamental for the success of all proposals that this issue is addressed promptly. Water retention swales and ponds can deliver ecosystem services such as flood alleviation and bio-filtration. Precedent projects in the UK such as the Quaggy River in Lewisham, London, have demonstrated the effectiveness of natural systems. The proposals should have a holistic approach to maximise the potential and it is recommended that Glasgow Life is involved with the Delivery Group to ensure that these improvements are not carried out in isolation.

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Site 7: Location

Sand dunes and planting to improve recently implemented bike track Pavilion / cycling club and workshop

Wetlands and flood alleviation scheme

Investment in sports facilities Framework planting and improvements to boundaries

Principles: • Sports Hub Sort term Framework planting and

• Focus investment on bike track and sports facilities. • Improving framework planting and boundary treatment

improvements to boundaries Wetlands and flood alleviation scheme

Mid-term • Wetland and flood alleviation scheme • Pavilion and cycling club/ workshop

Figure 4.7.

Open Space Potential & Concept Plans Site 8: Cathay Street â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Concept Plan Phase 1

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4.3.7 Site 8: Cathay Street This grassed area, the eastern part of which was formerly housing, has little function apart from being used as a through-route to the shops and bus stop, although an informal kick about space had been set up. The western part of the site is currently the subject of a separate study – Love Milton – which in consultation with the community is taking forward plans for an innovative ‘Eco-church’, café and community centre, and this well-developed and locally supported initiative will transform this area, when implemented, into another community hub to complement Liddesdale Square. The Delivery Group should involve the project team for Love Milton in discussions where mutual benefits could emerge from collaborative working. Formalising a proper kickabout pitch is already part of the Love Milton proposals, and it was also suggested that a memorial orchard could start to be planted in association with the Eco-church proposals on the western area. The eastern area is a suitable site for housing redevelopment and this will become more feasible as the other proposals for the area are taken forward; in the meantime, it is suggested that structure planting is introduced as part of an early implementation and that these areas are managed either as wildflower meadow or, more productively, as clover or lupin meadows.

Open Space Potential & Concept Plans

New 5-a-side pitch connected with school

Site 8: Cathay Street – Concept Plan Phase 2

(Short to mid-term)

Managed wildflower meadow (short-term) Principles: • • • • • •

Community life and sustainability Short term Orchard memorial to be planted Meadow planting and structural planting Improving footpath networks

Mid term • 5-a-side pitch connected with school • Allotment gardens Long term • Upgrading local community hub • New church and community facilities

Orchard to be planted as memorial grounds associated with future Eco-church (short-term)

Meadow planting and structural planting (short-term)

Figure 4.8a Phase 1

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Site 8: Location

New Eco-church Upgrade shops, reduce storey height and improve public realm, framework planting and pathways to strengthen Western Hub

Potential interim use as allotment gardens. To be replaced by new housing development in home zone style layout (long term)

New community facilities

Figure 4.8b Phase 2

Delivery and Implementation 5.1

Promoting the Concept Plan

It is recognised that the whole plan may take many years to complete. It is important that the multi-agency partnership that instigated this pilot study now endorses the overall Concept Plan for the eight sites, and continues to work closely together and with the local community and other agencies, in order to develop a range of mechanisms to deliver the strategic aspirations. The following mechanisms should be adopted by the Steering Group to ensure delivery of outputs on the ground: • Formalise the Steering Group as a Delivery Group that can adopt the Concept Plan as the ‘blueprint’ for the green network strategy supporting the wider regeneration plans in Milton • Facilitating the work of partner organisations to deliver projects through providing a strategic coordination role and links into other agencies. • Providing direct management and locating funding for projects where no existing mechanism is identified. • Providing advice on project delivery and funding to members of the community, thereby acting as a facilitator. • Providing promotion, coordination and management of events that help the local community learn about the plan and how they can become involved in its delivery and take ownership of spaces and projects. • Providing a contact point and a ‘listening ear’ in all matters connected with the range of projects that make up the strategic vision. • Providing a receptive, helpful and efficient service to the public whilst being perceived as an honest broker. • Catalysing delivery of the Concept Plan to be a task for the Delivery Group to initially take forward. • Monitoring and evaluating to present ‘lessons learnt’ and ‘best practice’ to support the transfer of experience to other neighbourhoods in Glasgow, and beyond. The Concept Plan should act as an effective management tool. Many of the actions will be delivered over time through refocusing resources for management and maintenance, tackling priority issues and making efficient savings through improved management practices.

An important element of the strategy is to encourage a sense of local ownership through provision of a capacity-building approach, which develops the independence, skills and abilities of the various groups to take forward ideas through to fruition and eventually to attain partial or full independence as relevant. It is recognised that there are a range of innovative ways in which the management and maintenance regimes can be altered to provide wider community benefits. The task for the group overseeing actions will be to identify potential resources and bring projects forward for implementation. 5.2

Delivering the Concept Plan

The Steering Group that oversaw the development of the Concept Plan should now evolve into a Delivery Group. A review of the Concept Plan and actions should be undertaken by the Steering Group to ascertain which organisations, agencies and community representatives need to be involved in order to move to delivery. Voluntary sector involvement and not-for-profit sectors are a vital component in developing greenspace resources both in terms of in-kind support but also through their ability to attract investment, funding and training from a wider financial pool and therefore should be encouraged to play an active role on the Delivery Group. The local community provides an important resource by contributing additional labour, providing public stewardship and assisting the achievement of wider community benefit and outreach. Therefore, a series of further community events should be planned to present the Plans and obtain feedback, buy-in and ultimately ownership. However, it should be borne in mind that it will require significant levels of resource, input and commitment to build the necessary community capacity for this to happen. It is important to remember that people make projects, and a common model adopted in a number of similar locations has been the establishment of new

community-focused projects to guide, manage and maintain urban green spaces. Where this is appropriate and the capacity exists to make it happen, a wellresourced voluntary body could be established to support project development and management responsibility for an area of greenspace. A new group or partnership could apply for a financial allocation, resource or assets from GCC/ GHA to act as the conduit for delivering the strategic priorities. Similarly, as a charitable organisation the voluntary body may be in a better position to draw down grants from grant-making trusts as well as benefit from tax exemptions and generate income from fundraising activities. Support for delivering the outcomes of the Concept Plan should be provided by the Community Planning Partnership’s North Glasgow Open Space and Environmental Group. Embedding the study outcomes in this group will assist in mainstreaming activity and core outcomes. 5.3

Resources for Delivery

The Concept Plan needs to be further developed to gain a more detailed assessment of the resources needed against those available to deliver the strategy. It is also useful to estimate the cost of delivering the Plan’s objectives in their entirety to make the case for additional funds. This needs to be handled carefully, ensuring that costs are justified by a clear indication of the resulting improvement in quality. In light of public sector budget constraints there may be a requirement to further ‘prioritise’ the key projects. This could be achieved by prioritising areas, or by prioritising projects that are more likely to be delivered by non-local authority departments. Staff time and skills are often underestimated. Sufficient human resources must be available or projects will run the risk of not being delivered on time or to the quality required. Some of the principal resources available to assist with the delivery of the strategy are set out in greater detail in Appendix F, and these include:

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• Traditional Local Authority (LA) and housing association funding – funded from the general revenue budget (i.e. local tax and/ or government allocation). • Multi-agency public sector funding – e.g. delivery of cross-cutting targets may be eligible for funding from a range of government departments and agencies. • Planning and development opportunities – probably the most used via planning conditions and Section 75 agreements to fund urban green space. • In-kind support – using local people to deliver local projects thereby engendering genuine ownership and encouraging future involvement, stewardship and support. 5.3.1 Local Authority/Housing Association Resources The management and maintenance of parks and urban green spaces is largely funded by local councils or other public sector organisations and this is also the case in the Milton area. As owners of key assets both GCC and GHA play key lead roles in facilitating the delivery components of the delivery action plan. GCC and GHA are legally responsible for many of the green space areas in Milton and are resourced and experienced to lead on key projects. It is unlikely that there will be significant public funding available, but GCC/ GHA play a vital role in facilitating the development of the partnership approach. Management and maintenance must continue to be the focus of lead partners, and delivery of key projects will only be achieved in partnership with local stakeholders, multi-agencies and commercial partners. As noted above, the development of an ‘arms-length body’, as a separate legal entity with charitable status, is a possible future delivery mechanism which could be explored. This model would assist in enabling the community to become more involved as well as open up new routes to support mechanisms, resources and funding. 5.3.2 Multi-agency Public Sector Funding A key component in delivering the Concept Plan is to develop opportunities for the joint funding of initiatives with other partner organisations, and

contributions can be made through funding or skills and expertise. This is likely to be the key avenue for funding and financing the majority of projects identified in the Concept Plan. There is a requirement for the Concept Plan to be formally recognised as the baseline of a detailed framework for supporting funding applications, providing the evidence that the project is a priority and is supported by local people. Funding partners will be more willing and able to fund individual elements of the Plan if they are aware of the wider strategic benefits. The ability to demonstrate that the Concept Plan has been developed for and by the community and is viewed as the ‘blueprint’ will give funding bodies confidence that their funds are appropriately targeted to achieve a strategic goal. There is a wide range of national and local sources of funding or volunteer support available to help deliver the action plan depending on the area and the type of project. The funding can be for a range of activities and themes, including themes beyond the development of green space, i.e. helping to achieve health, education and community development objectives. A list of potential funding sources is included as Appendix F. 5.3.3 Planning and Development Planning agreements can fund the provision of greenspace within or adjacent to new residential and commercial developments. A common delivery concept employed by local authorities, planning agreements or developer contributions (Section 75 Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act) relate mainly to the funding of certain areas or development sites. Although there may be a low level of developer interest at the moment, it should be recognised that there is a role for Section 75 agreements in that they can secure both capital and revenue funding to provide for the future maintenance of open space. Importantly, the planning process can ensure there is formal recognition for public and private developers to contribute to strategic green space projects. The Local Development Plan can help provide the framework for negotiating developer contributions to assist future funding and delivery of the Milton Concept Plan. The Delivery Group should explore potential of this for Milton.

5.3.4 Support in Kind Involving the community in the design, implementation, monitoring and operating phases of all forms of delivering the Concept Plan can bring wider benefits, but should not be viewed as a cheap option. Artwork, logo design, and park and garden naming competitions/ projects with children and young people are all examples of good ways to stimulate creative thinking and generate interest and ownership. Art workshops engage people in designing and constructing artworks to improve local environments. Community arts projects are particularly useful with young people to enable them to express their creativity, build confidence, develop skills, and cultivate a sense of identity and community pride. A further approach may be the development of commercial activities such as catering operations within central green spaces where these are likely to contribute to meeting user needs and adding to the attractiveness of the open space. The revenue funding should be ring-fenced for improving open space provision. Contacting businesses to obtain in-kind support, sponsorship or gift aid is an area that should also be built into the wider funding strategy. Similarly, local fundraising events and activities is a potential source for assisting the delivery of community-led projects.

Delivery and Implementation 5.4

Programming & Prioritising Projects

Project

Description

Lead

Cost

Timescale

Delivery Methods

Increasingly scarce resources, linked to public sector budget constraints and limited private finance, suggests there is a requirement to prioritise the key projects. Prioritising the key projects enables the partners to allocate investment in projects that offer the best rate of return.

Site 1: Castlebay to Scaraway Multi Storey Flats

Delivery Group

Medium

Short

Mulit-agency partnership funding

To assist in this process the study team has developed a multi-criterion matrix and develop a programme that can support economic, social and environmental objectives.

GCC

High

Long

GCC / Multi-agency

Site 3: Shapinsay Street Backcourt

Community woodland, allotments, managed landscape and foot/cycle pathways to north of Milton on urban fringe New nursery and multi-purpose central park at former school for the deaf Enhanced backcourts at Shapinsay, including community green, seating, growing areas and recycling facility Upgrade bowling green and enhance site to encourage future real estate investment New community woodlands, meadow fields to encourage land based investment and support the development of a community market garden Upgrade sports centre, potential development of SUDS/wetland with local schools and new fencing New 5-a-side pitch, orchard, community hall and church as well as residential and retail investment

GHA

Medium

Short

GCC / GHA

GCC-Sports and Regen Delivery Group

High

Long

GCC / Multi-agency

Medium

Multi-agency / private sector / Section 75

GCC-Sports

Medium

GCC

High

Medium

GCC / private sector / Section 75

Site 2: Former School for the Deaf

The return on investment in greenspace projects is based on a range of criteria. The Multi-Criterion Matrix (Figure 5.1) presents relative scoring across projects according to the following criteria:

Site 4: Milton Park

•Economic impact, in terms of the link to training, education and employment opportunities as well as support for business formation/growth opportunities and real estate opportunities

Site 6: Liddesdale Road south

•Environmental impact associated with the remediation of derelict and redundant land as well as the enhancement of existing greenspace •Community impact, where communities are encouraged to support the development and usage of urban greenspaces •Costs, linked to the ‘fundability’ of the project which is a key determinant if the project is capable of being delivered and sustained. Figure 5.1 summarises how the individual projects could be programmed in the form of a Project Appraisal Matrix (PAM), in terms of lead and support organisations and the proposed delivery mechanisms. Headline assessment of costs and timings has been made, but more detailed project specific work is required.

Site 5: Liddesdale Road north

Site 7: Chirnsyde Sports Centre

Site 8: Cathay Street

Fig. 5.1 Multi-Criterion Matrix

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The Next Stages 6.1

Delivery Group

In order to do this effectively and to ensure co-ordinated effort, a focused Delivery Group should carry out the review of the Concept Plan recommendations. When the Delivery Group is in place a process of prioritising the Concept Plan actions and recommendations should be carried out to determine a short-term programme for action. This Delivery Group should take interest in the active management of existing services and use this experience set alongside the study recommendations to develop an ongoing Delivery Action Plan. Availability of resources over the next financial year, both those already in place and external funding which can be levered in, will be a key factor in determining that programme. 6.2

An Engaging Vision

Engaging the community will determine the success of the regeneration process in Milton. A shared vision will ensure the permanency of the steps taken forward. One of the main challenges of the Delivery Group, will be to encourage the understanding of the vision as a work in progress. An extensive community consultation exercise was undertaken as part of this process with a newsletter/questionnaire delivered to every home in the area. This was supplemented by a questionnaire designed for young people who are likely to be some of the main users of the spaces. It is unlikely that young people would respond to a more formal consultation and therefore Culture and Sport Glasgow Youth Workers assisted the project by engaging with young people at the weekends in the spaces they were using. Both these consultations were broad brush in nature and intended to give an overview into the problems experienced by residents of Milton and the opportunities they felt would improve the open space provision. Analysis of the 131 resident responses and 54 youth responses to the questionnaires have been used to inform this document.

The focus for delivery will now move to site specific recommendations. These need to be tested and worked up in detail and in consultation with those residents who have, or who may have in the future, a relationship with those individual sites. In some instances it will be more appropriate for the consultation and design development process to focus upon Milton residents in general, where a site already is used by and/ or has potential to serve the whole community – e.g. Liddesdale Square or the former Deaf School site. In other instances it should be targeted at those residents who already use or would be likely to use the site – e.g. the residents in and around Shapinsay Street backcourt. Other specific user groups may be appropriate to consult for particular sites – e.g. OAP groups with regard to the bowling greens in Milton Park, or teenagers with regard to Chirnsyde Sports Centre. More detailed consultation has already been held with residents in the Scaraway Street multi-storey flats. Consultation should be project specific and based on the distinctive challenges and opportunities of each site. The Delivery Group will need, in dialogue with agencies and groups active in the area, to determine the best and most inclusive approach for each site. An artist led consultation process could prove efficient in its outreach and highly inspirational. In addition, it would be helpful for the Delivery Group to involve people or groups who have practical experience in delivering similar projects in discussions with the community. Setting up talks/ informal presentations for the residents – by well-established Allotment Groups, leaders of backcourt initiatives where successful transformation has occurred, schools where the grounds are productive and biodiverse, Community Woodland Groups, etc – will help make the possibility of change a real and achievable one for the local community.

6.3

Exploratory Site Work

The potential of contamination/ subsidence/ instability emerged in the site assessment process. None of these factors precludes either development in the longer term or open space options in the shorter term, but they do demonstrate that soil testing and possibly some bore testing where some sort of development may be an early option will be an important next stage, and it is recommended that these take place before the draft proposals for each site are taken forward to the next level. 6.4

Re-assessment of Housing Land Audit

Further to the draft recommendations for the selected sites, and their inclusion of recommended alternative housing sites to some of those included in the current Housing Land Audit, it is recommended that the audit is re-examined in the light of the emerging recommendations of this pilot study. This would ensure that early assumptions on planned future use and timescales remain valid or in response to the current economic downturn need re-assessed. This work would require input from a number of partners including GCC and the housing associations active in the area. Refer to Figure 6.1.

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Fig. 6.1 Suggested Revisions to Housing Land Audit Legend: Potential revised holding sites (from surveyed sites)

The Next Stages 6.5

Conclusions

The process of developing the Concept Plan has reinforced for all involved the complexities of dealing with areas such as Milton. In common with many other areas across the metropolitan region, Milton has large areas of open space left over from housing restructure and although these are often still designated for development, this is unlikely to happen in the short or medium term. Add to this the challenges of the individual sites, limited resources and management, anti-social activities, sites shared across agencies, and a complex picture emerges. Under these circumstances itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to see why problems such those found in Milton, and many other housing estates, havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been tackled in a co-ordinated and structured way. The purpose of this study was to demonstrate how these challenges might be addressed and to recommend a range of interventions that would trigger regeneration by transforming the available areas of publicly owned land. Open space is one of the few components of the urban fabric which can deliver multiple benefits and radical transformation. It can improve the quality of life of a community, stimulate prosperity and directly address key government objectives such as mental and physical health, poverty, unemployment, education and training, climate change adaptation and incorporation of ecosystem services. Open spaces should work individually and as part of a system or network, and strategic needs should not be overlooked. Under the principles of interconnected, responsive, productive and owned open spaces, the study aims to strengthen and give direction to future proposals. The selected sites in this study have a unique potential given their diversity, location and ease of access and the proposals are supported by these strengths. The green network strategy recognises that the sites are different in terms of their character and users and that some sites should focus on the needs of the immediate residents, while others should address the wider community. Furthermore, the study has identified that some sites have temporary nature where a more imaginative route can be taken.

The study recognises that the challenges are part economic and part social. Thus, the proposals try to reflect and bring together the different groups which make up Milton including seniors, young people, children and adults by putting forward a series of public spaces that are legible, robust, diverse and rich. The final aim is to strengthen community trust and sense of belonging and to provide an opportunity for social participation. Community leadership will be fundamental to the success of these proposals. It is intended that community support should be earned to initiate the projects, but that it will be local community leadership which will eventually deliver and maintain the proposals and projects in the longer term. Some of the short term proposals have highly symbolic nature, and this should be explored in perhaps in collaboration with an artist or designer to fully exploit the potential to transform the public perception through these interventions. Initially, the Delivery Group will be the motor and brain behind this process, and will be in charge of taking these concept plans forward by prioritising and developing detailed proposals. It is important that further opportunities for co-ordinated work, the development of detailed designs and adequate resources are pursued. Co-ordinated Working The North Glasgow area, in which Milton is situated, has a range of agencies, council departments and other organisations active in open space provision and management. It was recognised that better and more effective delivery of these services could be achieved through bringing the relevant parties together to make to discuss priorities and make collective decisions. The Steering Group that oversaw this study is a subset of that group. The benefits of co-ordinated working between organisations in this way cannot be overstated. It facilitates alignment of priorities and polling of expertise and resources and the evolution of the Steering into a Delivery Group meeting regularly to prioritise and resource action and to evaluate success will be key to the success of this project.

Analysis & Detailed Design In order to fully understand the complexities of an area like Milton a multi layered analysis is required. This should encompass the spatial relationship of spaces to each other and to residents, a qualitative assessment of individual spaces and community consultation. Local authorities are now required through Scottish Planning Policy to apply this approach across their administrative area, however, application of analysis at more detailed neighbourhood level is fundamental to underpin and support any interventions and resource allocation. This will be valuable information to deliver detail design proposals that respect the local character and respond to the needs of local residents. Resources A key benefit of the multi-agency approach taken through this study, and onwards into delivery, will be the alignment of resources to deliver agreed interventions. Re-allocated revenue funding, annual capital budgets, changes to management regimes by partners, applications for external funding and in-kind contributions will all combine to assist with delivery. It is recognised that some of the recommendations are more long term and capital intensive but working collectively will allow planning to begin for those interventions as well as the smaller quick wins. It is hoped that Milton will take the lead and inspire other communities with similar characteristics and that this study will provide guidance and open new-routes in achieving a shared vision of prosperity for Milton and its residents.

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Site Assessment Forms Site 1: Castlebay to Scaraway Multi-Storeys

Site Number

Scaraway Drive Amenity Open Space

Site Name

Location X

Date/Time Reviewed

19/02/2009

Weather Conditions

Cold/ Sunny

hierarchy

Local

Primary Typology

Amenity Residential

Ownership

GHA

Area (ha) Surrounding Environment

SINC designation to North. High & Low Rise residential.

Multiple

Access Points

ELEMENTS 0 = Absent

Public/ Private

Access Type

FACILITIES 1 = Minimal

2 = Evident

Bog / Marshland

Amenity / Ornamental Planting Formal Paths

3 = Abundant

Benches

Bins

Dog Litter Bins

Informal Tracks

Lighting

Mown grass

Fencing

Long grass

Walling

general hard Space

Signage

general Soft Space

Play Facilities

Soft Tiling / Play Surface

Storage huts

Scrub / Regenerating Woodland

Kick-about Areas

Shelterbelt

Sports Pitch

Avenue Trees

Public Toilets

Formal Water Feature

Disabled Access

Informal / Natural Water Feature

Car Park

Deciduous Woodland

Cafe / Restaurant

Mixed Woodland

Other Building

Coniferous Woodland

Other:

Canal Basin

Roadside Planting

Parkland Trees

Other:

OThER TYPOLOgIES PRESENT Public Park and garden

Amenity Open Space

Playspaces

Yes

Sports Area

Natural / Semi-Natural greenspace

green Corridor

Yes

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Main benefits of the open space & design opportunities Presence of newly constructed play equipment serving immediate residential blocks. Location next to boundary of SINC open space - opportunity to readdress boundary treatment. Extension of fence line. Construction of views across to open space & SINC.Development of access points connecting to footpath networks & cycle routes.Opportunity for interpretation centre or local biodiversity. Allotmants provided for residents of tower block. Network route/ cycle/ walking along North site boundary towards canal.

Site ID

1. Accessible and well connected

A) Well located close to a community

B) Meets DDA requirements and disabled user needs

C) Provides surfaced, high quality paths

D) Connects with other transport modes

Main detractors of the open space & design constraints Lack of ground floor interaction - ? Surveillance is detached from open space. Lack of connection between East and West blocks of flatsalong North boundary. Soaces not that well defined. Choice of parking location - directly next to flats due to fear of crime. Disused car park.

2. Attractive and appealing places

3. Biodiverse supporting ecological networks

E) Allows movement in and between places

F) Accessible entrances in the right places

G) Offers connecting path network and signage

A) Attractive, with a positive image

B) Attractive setting for urban areas

C) Quality materials, equipment furniture

D) Attractive plants landscape elements

E) Welcoming boundaries entrance areas

F) Facilities in clean, safe usable condition

G) Low levels of litter adequate bins

H) Well maintained

A) Contribute positively to biodiversity

B) Large enough to sustain wildlife populations C) Offers a diversity of habitats

D) Part of the wider landscape structure setting

Recommendations / Observations / Strategy/ Additional comments

E) Connects with wider green networks

Connections with SINC landscape to North - opportunity to build on this asset with walk & cycle promotion. Change in grass open space and maintenance regime. Bring in the North landcspe into space - develop interpretation centre making connections with natural landscape setting. Hand over ownership & management ot community. Create more ground level activity.

F) Balance between habitat protection and access

4. Active supporting health and well being

Local Plan Policies & Designations in and around Site SINC to North. SSSI to NW. Farm (horse riding) to North of SINC Golf Course to North of SINC.

5. Community supported

G) Resource efficient

A) Provides places for a range of outdoor activities

B) Diverse play, sport recreational opportunities C) Providing places for social interaction

D) Appropriate, high quality facilities meeting needs

E) Appropriate facilities for location and size

F) Carefully sited facilities for a range of ages G) Adaptable to changing needs users

1 2

A) Safe and welcoming

B) Good levels of natural surveillance

C) No evidence of anti-social behaviour

D) Appropriate lighting levels

E) Sense of local identity and place

F) Good routes to wider community facilities

G) Distinctive and memorable places

H) Catering for a range of functions and activities I) Community involvement in management

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Site Assessment Forms 2: Former School for the Deaf

Site Number

Site of Old Primary School

Site Name

Location X

Date/Time Reviewed

19/02/2009

Weather Conditions

Cold/ Sunny

hierarchy

Local

Primary Typology

Area undergoing change

Ownership

GHA

Access Type

Public/ Open

Area (ha) Surrounding Environment

Residential/ Nursery School

Multiple

Access Points

ELEMENTS 0 = Absent

FACILITIES 1 = Minimal

2 = Evident

Bog / Marshland

Amenity / Ornamental Planting Formal Paths

3 = Abundant

Benches

Bins

Dog Litter Bins

Informal Tracks

Lighting

Mown grass

Fencing

Long grass

Walling

general hard Space

Signage

general Soft Space

Play Facilities

Soft Tiling / Play Surface

Storage huts

Scrub / Regenerating Woodland

Kick-about Areas

Shelterbelt

Sports Pitch

Avenue Trees

Public Toilets

Formal Water Feature

Disabled Access

Informal / Natural Water Feature

Car Park

Deciduous Woodland

Cafe / Restaurant

Mixed Woodland

Other Building

Coniferous Woodland

Other:

Canal Basin

Roadside Planting

Parkland Trees

Other:

OThER TYPOLOgIES PRESENT Public Park and garden

Amenity Open Space

Playspaces

Yes

Sports Area

Natural / Semi-Natural greenspace

green Corridor

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Main benefits of the open space & design opportunities Centrally located within estate/ community - opportunity to build on as a central community space. Bordered on all sides by inward looking residential blocks & houses (houses by North side are backing onto site). Possible opportunity to bring nursery in to site, activating space with building use.

Site ID

1. Accessible and well connected

A) Well located close to a community

B) Meets DDA requirements and disabled user needs

C) Provides surfaced, high quality paths

D) Connects with other transport modes

Main detractors of the open space & design constraints Existing former school fencing - gates unlocked so easy access for vehicles. Areas of hard standing still present along with entrance steps, open man holes and car parking. Derelict tennis courts & edge fencing. Earth mounding left over from deaf school inhibits natural surveillance.

2. Attractive and appealing places

3. Biodiverse supporting ecological networks

E) Allows movement in and between places

F) Accessible entrances in the right places

G) Offers connecting path network and signage

A) Attractive, with a positive image

B) Attractive setting for urban areas

C) Quality materials, equipment furniture

D) Attractive plants landscape elements

E) Welcoming boundaries entrance areas

F) Facilities in clean, safe usable condition

G) Low levels of litter adequate bins

H) Well maintained

A) Contribute positively to biodiversity

B) Large enough to sustain wildlife populations C) Offers a diversity of habitats

D) Part of the wider landscape structure setting

Recommendations / Observations / Strategy/ Additional comments

E) Connects with wider green networks

Additional entrance to site on NW side - small, dark, rin-down pedestrian entrance - needs to be addressed. Extensive land ? Works operations required in order to make land usable/ soil fertile for planting etc. - Land levelling & remediation. Radical approach to change site around required. Forst stage land remediation required. Stage 2 - set programme.

F) Balance between habitat protection and access

G) Resource efficient

A) Provides places for a range of outdoor activities

4. Active supporting health and well being

Local Plan Policies & Designations in and around Site Formerly school for deaf site. Non designated for amenity residential land.

5. Community supported

B) Diverse play, sport recreational opportunities C) Providing places for social interaction

D) Appropriate, high quality facilities meeting needs

E) Appropriate facilities for location and size

F) Carefully sited facilities for a range of ages G) Adaptable to changing needs users

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A) Safe and welcoming

B) Good levels of natural surveillance

C) No evidence of anti-social behaviour

D) Appropriate lighting levels E) Sense of local identity and place

F) Good routes to wider community facilities

G) Distinctive and memorable places

H) Catering for a range of functions and activities I) Community involvement in management

0 0

Site Assessment Forms Site 3: Shapinsay Street Backcourt

Site Number

Vallay/Shapinsay Street Amenity Open Space

Site Name

Location X

Date/Time Reviewed

19/02/2009

Weather Conditions

Cold/ Sunny

hierarchy

Local

Primary Typology

Amenity Residential

Ownership

GHA

Area (ha) Surrounding Environment

Bordered on N, s, open to S with location of health centre.

Multiple

Access Points

ELEMENTS 0 = Absent

Pedestrian

Access Type

FACILITIES 1 = Minimal

2 = Evident

3 = Abundant

Bog / Marshland

Benches

Amenity / Ornamental Planting

Bins

Formal Paths

Dog Litter Bins

Informal Tracks

Lighting

Mown grass

Fencing

Long grass

Walling

general hard Space

Signage

general Soft Space

Play Facilities

Soft Tiling / Play Surface

Storage huts

Scrub / Regenerating Woodland

Kick-about Areas

Shelterbelt

Sports Pitch

Avenue Trees

Public Toilets

Formal Water Feature

Disabled Access

Informal / Natural Water Feature

Car Park

Deciduous Woodland

Cafe / Restaurant

Mixed Woodland

Other Building

Coniferous Woodland

Other:

Canal Basin

Roadside Planting

Parkland Trees

Other:

OThER TYPOLOgIES PRESENT Public Park and garden

Amenity Open Space

Playspaces

Yes

Sports Area

Natural / Semi-Natural greenspace

green Corridor

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Main benefits of the open space & design opportunities Central space with observed natural surveillance on 3 sides. Fairly well contained, but open on south side - opportunity to fully contain. Health centre on southe edge(perhaps disused) - opportunity to re-establish helath centre use in space.

Site ID

1. Accessible and well connected

A) Well located close to a community

B) Meets DDA requirements and disabled user needs

C) Provides surfaced, high quality paths

D) Connects with other transport modes

Main detractors of the open space & design constraints No access from residential block to open space (galvanised steel railings) Large open edge on south side - cars driving in at night. Use & abuse of the site. Topography of site is very undulating similar to site 2. Stigma to space as being used by drug dealers. Health centre unused.

2. Attractive and appealing places

3. Biodiverse supporting ecological networks

E) Allows movement in and between places

F) Accessible entrances in the right places

G) Offers connecting path network and signage

A) Attractive, with a positive image

B) Attractive setting for urban areas

C) Quality materials, equipment furniture

D) Attractive plants landscape elements

E) Welcoming boundaries entrance areas

F) Facilities in clean, safe usable condition

G) Low levels of litter adequate bins

H) Well maintained

A) Contribute positively to biodiversity

B) Large enough to sustain wildlife populations C) Offers a diversity of habitats

D) Part of the wider landscape structure setting

Recommendations / Observations / Strategy/ Additional comments

E) Connects with wider green networks

Radical action needed. Space needs to play a role & be purposefully activated. Opprtunity to develop residential block within open space, forming internal street. Positioning of health centre within space. Once used as bmx track, now abused & used as rubbish dumping ground & burning & alleged drug use. Opportunitty as allotment gardens for adjacent block. Extraction of fences. Control external/ public access to become safe/ contained play/ allotment/ washing line space.

F) Balance between habitat protection and access

G) Resource efficient

A) Provides places for a range of outdoor activities

B) Diverse play, sport recreational opportunities

C) Providing places for social interaction

D) Appropriate, high quality facilities meeting needs

E) Appropriate facilities for location and size

F) Carefully sited facilities for a range of ages G) Adaptable to changing needs users

0 2

A) Safe and welcoming

B) Good levels of natural surveillance

C) No evidence of anti-social behaviour

D) Appropriate lighting levels

E) Sense of local identity and place

F) Good routes to wider community facilities

G) Distinctive and memorable places

H) Catering for a range of functions and activities I) Community involvement in management

1 0

4. Active supporting health and well being

Local Plan Policies & Designations in and around Site

5. Community supported

Site Assessment Forms Site 4: Milton Park

Site Number

Milton Park

Site Name

Location X

Date/Time Reviewed

19/02/2009

Weather Conditions

Cold/ Sunny

hierarchy

Local

Primary Typology

Public Park

Ownership

GHA

Area (ha) Surrounding Environment

Residential - North, South & East back gardens back onto park. West - residential street on-looking to aprk. Single

Access Points

ELEMENTS 0 = Absent

Pedestrian

Access Type

FACILITIES 1 = Minimal

2 = Evident

3 = Abundant

Bog / Marshland

Benches

Amenity / Ornamental Planting

Bins

Formal Paths

Dog Litter Bins

Informal Tracks

Lighting

Mown grass

Fencing

Long grass

Walling

general hard Space

Signage

general Soft Space

Play Facilities

Soft Tiling / Play Surface

Storage huts

Scrub / Regenerating Woodland

Kick-about Areas

Shelterbelt

Sports Pitch

Avenue Trees

Public Toilets

Formal Water Feature

Disabled Access

Informal / Natural Water Feature

Car Park

Deciduous Woodland

Cafe / Restaurant

Mixed Woodland

Other Building

Coniferous Woodland

Other:

Canal Basin

Roadside Planting

Parkland Trees

Other:

OThER TYPOLOgIES PRESENT Public Park and garden

Amenity Open Space

Playspaces

Yes

Sports Area

Natural / Semi-Natural greenspace

green Corridor

Yes

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Main benefits of the open space & design opportunities Green space has park character. Programmed use of structured play - Play equipment Play Park in West (poor/old equipment). Blaize football pitch to East (well maintained). Bowling green (disused, unmaintained). Mix of activities which once brought the generations together. Some planting & mature trees. Traditional park structure.

Site ID

1. Accessible and well connected

A) Well located close to a community

B) Meets DDA requirements and disabled user needs

C) Provides surfaced, high quality paths

D) Connects with other transport modes

E) Allows movement in and between places

Main detractors of the open space & design constraints Space to SW of site unused & unprogrammed. No facilities (toilets, cafĂŠ, changing etc.). Garages in poor condition. Railings & play equipment in poor condition, Access only at West side of park.

2. Attractive and appealing places

3. Biodiverse supporting ecological networks

F) Accessible entrances in the right places

G) Offers connecting path network and signage

A) Attractive, with a positive image

B) Attractive setting for urban areas C) Quality materials, equipment furniture

D) Attractive plants landscape elements

E) Welcoming boundaries entrance areas

F) Facilities in clean, safe usable condition

G) Low levels of litter adequate bins

H) Well maintained

A) Contribute positively to biodiversity B) Large enough to sustain wildlife populations C) Offers a diversity of habitats D) Part of the wider landscape structure setting

Recommendations / Observations / Strategy/ Additional comments

E) Connects with wider green networks

Possibilities of potential early win where small-scaleworks couldhave big impact. Re-introduction of facilities pavillion possibly in location of garages. Re-opening of bowlinggreen - initiation through 'over 50's' club'. Upgrade of play equipment. Offer of redendant space as extension of back gardens. Hedge line allong boundary to unify edge treatment. Open 2nd entrance at East of site. Engage all ages within the community.

F) Balance between habitat protection and access

4. Active supporting health and well being

Local Plan Policies & Designations in and around Site Park space designation.

5. Community supported

G) Resource efficient

A) Provides places for a range of outdoor activities

B) Diverse play, sport recreational opportunities

C) Providing places for social interaction

D) Appropriate, high quality facilities meeting needs

E) Appropriate facilities for location and size

F) Carefully sited facilities for a range of ages G) Adaptable to changing needs users

3 2

A) Safe and welcoming

B) Good levels of natural surveillance

C) No evidence of anti-social behaviour

D) Appropriate lighting levels

E) Sense of local identity and place

F) Good routes to wider community facilities

G) Distinctive and memorable places

H) Catering for a range of functions and activities I) Community involvement in management

Site Assessment Forms Site 5 : Liddesdale Road Amenity Open Space

Site Number

Liddesdale Road Amenity Open Space

Site Name

Location X

Date/Time Reviewed

19/02/2009

Weather Conditions

Cold/ Cloudy

hierarchy

Local

Primary Typology

Amenity Residential

Ownership

GHA

Area (ha) Surrounding Environment

Open space at raised/ elevated part of site with residential buildings in local streets

Access Points

Access Type

ELEMENTS 0 = Absent

FACILITIES 1 = Minimal

2 = Evident

Bog / Marshland

Amenity / Ornamental Planting Formal Paths

3 = Abundant

Benches

Bins

Dog Litter Bins

Informal Tracks

Lighting

Mown grass

Fencing

Long grass

Walling

general hard Space

Signage

general Soft Space

Play Facilities

Soft Tiling / Play Surface

Storage huts

Scrub / Regenerating Woodland

Kick-about Areas

Shelterbelt

Sports Pitch

Avenue Trees

Public Toilets

Formal Water Feature

Disabled Access

Informal / Natural Water Feature

Car Park

Deciduous Woodland

Cafe / Restaurant

Mixed Woodland

Other Building

Coniferous Woodland

Other:

Canal Basin

Roadside Planting

Parkland Trees

Other:

OThER TYPOLOgIES PRESENT Public Park and garden

Amenity Open Space

Playspaces

Yes

Sports Area

Natural / Semi-Natural greenspace

green Corridor

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Main benefits of the open space & design opportunities Occupies highest part of site on significant east to west ridgeline. Highly visible. Great views north to open landscape and south towards city. Southern part of site has south facing aspect. Could be Milton's main spine road/ main streeet. Connects with liddesdale square (shops, community centre, church etc.)

Site ID

1. Accessible and well connected

A) Well located close to a community

B) Meets DDA requirements and disabled user needs

C) Provides surfaced, high quality paths

D) Connects with other transport modes

Main detractors of the open space & design constraints Large expanse. Just mowed grass and maintenance cost. Evidence of bin fires and rubbish. Disused space by community, vandalised at night.

2. Attractive and appealing places

3. Biodiverse supporting ecological networks

E) Allows movement in and between places

F) Accessible entrances in the right places

G) Offers connecting path network and signage

A) Attractive, with a positive image

B) Attractive setting for urban areas

C) Quality materials, equipment furniture

D) Attractive plants landscape elements

E) Welcoming boundaries entrance areas

F) Facilities in clean, safe usable condition

G) Low levels of litter adequate bins

H) Well maintained

A) Contribute positively to biodiversity

B) Large enough to sustain wildlife populations C) Offers a diversity of habitats

D) Part of the wider landscape structure setting

Recommendations / Observations / Strategy/ Additional comments

E) Connects with wider green networks

Long-term propsed location for new development of residential houses similar in style to new houses on road forming street structure. Temporary treatment to address short term open space through change in maintenance regime where long grass is left with mowed edge. Possibility of meadow grasses. Woodland belt expansion through site on lower side of south sidde defining future residential plot development.

F) Balance between habitat protection and access

4. Active supporting health and well being

Local Plan Policies & Designations in and around Site Designated for future residential development. Demolition of residential buildings on site. New residential 3 storey houses with front gardens recently built.

5. Community supported

G) Resource efficient

A) Provides places for a range of outdoor activities

B) Diverse play, sport recreational opportunities

C) Providing places for social interaction

D) Appropriate, high quality facilities meeting needs

E) Appropriate facilities for location and size

F) Carefully sited facilities for a range of ages G) Adaptable to changing needs users

1 3

A) Safe and welcoming

B) Good levels of natural surveillance

C) No evidence of anti-social behaviour

D) Appropriate lighting levels

E) Sense of local identity and place

F) Good routes to wider community facilities

G) Distinctive and memorable places

H) Catering for a range of functions and activities I) Community involvement in management

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Site Assessment Forms Site 6 : Liddesdale Road Local Park

Site Number

Liddesdale Square Local Park

Site Name

Location X

Date/Time Reviewed

19/02/2009

Weather Conditions

Cold/ Sunny

hierarchy

Local

Primary Typology

Public Park

Ownership

GHA

Area (ha) Surrounding Environment

Access Points

Access Type

ELEMENTS 0 = Absent

FACILITIES 1 = Minimal

2 = Evident

3 = Abundant

Bog / Marshland

Benches

Amenity / Ornamental Planting

Bins

Formal Paths

Dog Litter Bins

Informal Tracks

Lighting

Mown grass

Fencing

Long grass

Walling

general hard Space

Signage

general Soft Space

Play Facilities

Soft Tiling / Play Surface

Storage huts

Scrub / Regenerating Woodland

Kick-about Areas

Shelterbelt

Sports Pitch

Avenue Trees

Public Toilets

Formal Water Feature

Disabled Access

Informal / Natural Water Feature

Car Park

Deciduous Woodland

Cafe / Restaurant

Mixed Woodland

Other Building

Coniferous Woodland

Other:

Canal Basin

Roadside Planting

Parkland Trees

Other:

OThER TYPOLOgIES PRESENT Public Park and garden

Amenity Open Space

Yes

Playspaces No

Sports Area

Natural / Semi-Natural greenspace

green Corridor

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Main benefits of the open space & design opportunities A. Combined space with back gardens backing on to space on al sides with community centre located on north side. Opportunity to manage site as community use, perhaps part of farming milton scheme (link with Kingsmill bakers) in wheat production. B. Open space to north with mown grass, good views to north and south. Footpath access through site, connecting to north (core path). C. Liddesdale Square. E. Mown grass site adjacent to square - opportunity to build on "plaza" concept perhaps a pub/ bar/ cafĂŠ.

Site ID

1. Accessible and well connected

A) Well located close to a community

B) Meets DDA requirements and disabled user needs

C) Provides surfaced, high quality paths

D) Connects with other transport modes

Main detractors of the open space & design constraints A. Backs of back gardens facing on to space without direct access. Only entrance is to north of site - not very accessible. C. Liddesdale square presently acting as large roundabout with mown grass - opportunity for seating, responding to cafĂŠ use/ farm shop. D. Small left over space opportunity to become part of community centre.

2. Attractive and appealing places

3. Biodiverse supporting ecological networks

E) Allows movement in and between places

F) Accessible entrances in the right places

G) Offers connecting path network and signage

A) Attractive, with a positive image

B) Attractive setting for urban areas

C) Quality materials, equipment furniture

D) Attractive plants landscape elements

E) Welcoming boundaries entrance areas

F) Facilities in clean, safe usable condition

G) Low levels of litter adequate bins

H) Well maintained

A) Contribute positively to biodiversity

B) Large enough to sustain wildlife populations C) Offers a diversity of habitats

D) Part of the wider landscape structure setting

Recommendations / Observations / Strategy/ Additional comments

E) Connects with wider green networks

Strategy for areas C and E to be part of the enhancement of the square as a node at the end of the Liddesdale Road. Area A and B have opportunity for providing land for production e.g. part of Milton farming scheme which could be supported by the provision of a farm shop / cafein the square.

F) Balance between habitat protection and access

G) Resource efficient

A) Provides places for a range of outdoor activities

B) Diverse play, sport recreational opportunities

C) Providing places for social interaction

D) Appropriate, high quality facilities meeting needs

E) Appropriate facilities for location and size

F) Carefully sited facilities for a range of ages G) Adaptable to changing needs users

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A) Safe and welcoming

B) Good levels of natural surveillance

C) No evidence of anti-social behaviour

D) Appropriate lighting levels

E) Sense of local identity and place

F) Good routes to wider community facilities

G) Distinctive and memorable places

H) Catering for a range of functions and activities I) Community involvement in management

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4. Active supporting health and well being

Local Plan Policies & Designations in and around Site

5. Community supported

Site Assessment Forms Site 7: Chirnsyde Sports Centre

Site Number

Chirnsyde Sports Centre Playing Fields

Site Name

Location X

Date/Time Reviewed

19/02/2009

Weather Conditions

Cold/ Cloudy

hierarchy

Local

Primary Typology

Playing Fields

Ownership

GHA

Access Type

Pedestrian

Area (ha) Surrounding Environment Single

Access Points

ELEMENTS 0 = Absent

FACILITIES 1 = Minimal

2 = Evident

Bog / Marshland

Amenity / Ornamental Planting Formal Paths

3 = Abundant

Benches

Bins

Dog Litter Bins

Informal Tracks

Lighting

Mown grass

Fencing

Long grass

Walling

general hard Space

Signage

general Soft Space

Play Facilities

Soft Tiling / Play Surface

Storage huts

Scrub / Regenerating Woodland

Kick-about Areas

Shelterbelt

Sports Pitch

Avenue Trees

Public Toilets

Formal Water Feature

Disabled Access

Informal / Natural Water Feature

Car Park

Deciduous Woodland

Cafe / Restaurant

Mixed Woodland

Other Building

Coniferous Woodland

Other:

Canal Basin

Roadside Planting

Parkland Trees

Other:

OThER TYPOLOgIES PRESENT Public Park and garden

Amenity Open Space

Playspaces

Sports Area

Natural / Semi-Natural greenspace

green Corridor

Yes

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Main benefits of the open space & design opportunities Site of substantial size at key entrance to estate from west. Prominent position as viewed from rail track - onlookers first glimpse of Milton. Large "bowl" shaped site, contained by topography - opportunity for SUDS with reed beds = visual and habitat link to wider green network and country park to the north. Pleasant, characteristic entry to site. Backdrop of grass embankment and main line rail corridor.

Site ID

1. Accessible and well connected

A) Well located close to a community

B) Meets DDA requirements and disabled user needs

C) Provides surfaced, high quality paths

D) Connects with other transport modes

Main detractors of the open space & design constraints Old, high-wire and mesh fencing on north and west sides. Old disused blaize sports pitches with poor quality edge condition. Sports recreation building looking rin-down.

2. Attractive and appealing places

3. Biodiverse supporting ecological networks Recommendations / Observations / Strategy/ Additional comments Transform site to change on-lookers perceptions of Milton. SUDS scheme - sustainable drainage across site and linking with green network, while at same time visually changing "look"; character of site as country park development.

F) Accessible entrances in the right places

G) Offers connecting path network and signage

A) Attractive, with a positive image

B) Attractive setting for urban areas

C) Quality materials, equipment furniture

D) Attractive plants landscape elements

E) Welcoming boundaries entrance areas

F) Facilities in clean, safe usable condition

G) Low levels of litter adequate bins

H) Well maintained

A) Contribute positively to biodiversity

B) Large enough to sustain wildlife populations C) Offers a diversity of habitats

D) Part of the wider landscape structure setting

E) Connects with wider green networks

F) Balance between habitat protection and access

4. Active supporting health and well being

Local Plan Policies & Designations in and around Site

E) Allows movement in and between places

5. Community supported

G) Resource efficient

A) Provides places for a range of outdoor activities

B) Diverse play, sport recreational opportunities

C) Providing places for social interaction

D) Appropriate, high quality facilities meeting needs

E) Appropriate facilities for location and size

F) Carefully sited facilities for a range of ages G) Adaptable to changing needs users

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A) Safe and welcoming

B) Good levels of natural surveillance

C) No evidence of anti-social behaviour

D) Appropriate lighting levels

E) Sense of local identity and place

F) Good routes to wider community facilities

G) Distinctive and memorable places

H) Catering for a range of functions and activities I) Community involvement in management

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Site Assessment Forms Site 8: Cathay Street

Site Number

Cathay Street Amenity Open Space

Site Name

Location X

Date/Time Reviewed

19/02/2009

Weather Conditions

Cold/ Sunny

hierarchy

Local

Primary Typology

Amenity Residential

Ownership

GHA

Access Type

Pedestrian

Area (ha) Surrounding Environment

Residential tower blocks to the north east.

Multiple

Access Points

ELEMENTS 0 = Absent

FACILITIES 1 = Minimal

2 = Evident

Bog / Marshland

Amenity / Ornamental Planting Formal Paths

3 = Abundant

Benches

Bins

Dog Litter Bins

Informal Tracks

Lighting

Mown grass

Fencing

Long grass

Walling

general hard Space

Signage

general Soft Space

Play Facilities

Soft Tiling / Play Surface

Storage huts

Scrub / Regenerating Woodland

Kick-about Areas

Shelterbelt

Sports Pitch

Avenue Trees

Public Toilets

Formal Water Feature

Disabled Access

Informal / Natural Water Feature

Car Park

Deciduous Woodland

Cafe / Restaurant

Mixed Woodland

Other Building

Coniferous Woodland

Other:

Canal Basin

Roadside Planting

Parkland Trees

Other:

OThER TYPOLOgIES PRESENT Public Park and garden

Amenity Open Space

Playspaces

Yes

Sports Area

Natural / Semi-Natural greenspace

green Corridor

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Main benefits of the open space & design opportunities Close to shopping hub at Skerray Street - opportunity for community farm cafĂŠ/ shop. Good bus stop/ route connectivity. Closest large open space to country park - space responding to natural SINC landscape.

Site ID

1. Accessible and well connected

A) Well located close to a community

B) Meets DDA requirements and disabled user needs

C) Provides surfaced, high quality paths

D) Connects with other transport modes

Main detractors of the open space & design constraints On edge of housing block with stigma for drug user squatters. Change in aspect/ orientation of housing frontages and back gardens. Area to west located to the back of the row of shops with redundant upper floor.

2. Attractive and appealing places

3. Biodiverse supporting ecological networks Recommendations / Observations / Strategy/ Additional comments Opportunity for initial change in maintenance regime from full mowing to meadow with mown edge. Opportunity to continue productive landscape scheme with food production.

Row of houses formerly backing on to open space now removed.

F) Accessible entrances in the right places

G) Offers connecting path network and signage

A) Attractive, with a positive image

B) Attractive setting for urban areas

C) Quality materials, equipment furniture

D) Attractive plants landscape elements

E) Welcoming boundaries entrance areas

F) Facilities in clean, safe usable condition

G) Low levels of litter adequate bins

H) Well maintained

A) Contribute positively to biodiversity

B) Large enough to sustain wildlife populations

C) Offers a diversity of habitats

D) Part of the wider landscape structure setting

E) Connects with wider green networks

F) Balance between habitat protection and access

4. Active supporting health and well being

Local Plan Policies & Designations in and around Site

E) Allows movement in and between places

5. Community supported

G) Resource efficient

A) Provides places for a range of outdoor activities

B) Diverse play, sport recreational opportunities

C) Providing places for social interaction

D) Appropriate, high quality facilities meeting needs

E) Appropriate facilities for location and size

F) Carefully sited facilities for a range of ages G) Adaptable to changing needs users

1 3

A) Safe and welcoming

B) Good levels of natural surveillance

C) No evidence of anti-social behaviour

D) Appropriate lighting levels

E) Sense of local identity and place

F) Good routes to wider community facilities

G) Distinctive and memorable places

H) Catering for a range of functions and activities I) Community involvement in management

1 1

Notes from GCC Ground Condition Information

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General Leaflet miltoncommunityhomes Ltd making change happen

1 2

Legend

Milton Residential Area Boundary Main Open Spaces 1. Possil Loch SSSI 2. Forth & Clyde Canal

Consultation Questionnaires

3. Open Ground to the North of Milton

4. Castlebay Street Flats

5. Scaraway Street Flats

6. Skerray Street 7. Raasay Street

8. Old Deaf School Grounds 9. Shapinsay Street Backcourt 10. Milton Park

11. Liddesdale Road North-west

12. Liddesdale Road South-west 13. Westray Street 14. Liddesdale Road North-east 15. Liddesdale Square 16. Liddesdale Road South-east 17. Chirnsyde Community Centre

Milton Green Network Project The organisations and agencies shown at the bottom of the page have come together to look at how the open spaces and environment of Milton might be improved for the benefit of local people.

Youth Questionnaire

Milton Green Network Project

The work is at an early stage, and before going any further we need to find out what you think about the grassy open spaces in Milton, how you use them, if you don’t and what would encourage you and your family to use them.

Public Consultation

We would be very grateful if you could take a few minutes to complete the enclosed questions and return this to:

Milton Community Homes, 450 Ashgill Road, Milton, Glasgow G22 6HJ by Friday 14th November. A pre-paid envelope is enclosed for you. The photograph of the map shows the main open spaces in the Milton area and these are numbered. Can you please use these numbers when answering the questions.

Milton Social Housing and Regeneration Project Consultation with young people

miltoncommunityhomes Ltd making change happen

The following are suggested questions which could inform discussions Culture and Sport Glasgow youth workers would have with young people in Milton as part of the consultation process. It is not suggested that these are gone through rigidly with a clipboard and ticked off but rather they form the framework around the areas the discussion should cover and to allow cross comparison of findings.

Please complete both sides and return in the freepost envelope provided.

We would have to ensure the youth workers have the ability to capture and record the discussions or the main point to allow us to interpret them.

5. Do you use other open spaces in the Milton area? If so, please mark them on the map and tell us what you use them for:

1. Which spaces in Milton do you currently use? (please select from 1-17 and indicate if this is during the day or in the evening) 2. What do you do there? Please put the number of each site you would do this activity in.

Walk the dog

Shortcut to bus stop/shops/school etc

Go for a walk

Cycle

Meet friends

Take the kids to play

Play

Just hang out

What part of Milton do you come from and what spaces do you use?

What do you like to do there?

What spaces in Milton do you feel you can’t use and why?

What other things would you like to do in Milton’s spaces that you currently can’t

Nothing to do

Fears about safety

Too far away

No facilities at site (play equipment, goal posts etc)

Would you travel to use other spaces/parks outside Milton, if so, where and to do what?

Other (please give details)

6. Do you use open spaces outside of Milton? If so where, what do you use them for, and how do you get there?

Other (please give details)

7. What do you like best overall about Milton’s open spaces?

3. If you don’t use the spaces, why not? Please tick all that apply for each site that you do not use: Dog mess

Rubbish

9. Any other comments?

If not why not? 6

What do you like best about the spaces in Milton, if anything, and why?

What do you least like about the spaces in Milton and why?

8. What do you like least overall about Milton’s open spaces?

4. What would encourage you to use the spaces? Please tick all that apply for each site: Better paths

Stuff for the kids to do

Lighting

More wildlife

Allotments/growing space

Trees/ shrubs/ flowers

Seats

Could you please tell use which street you live in?

Other (please give details)

(Please tear along the dotted line)

Age

Sex:

Male / Female

If you would like to be kept informed of how this work is progressing, or would like to participate in a more detailed consultation in the coming months, please give your contact details here. Please note your details will be used only for the purpose of this specific consultation, after which they will be removed from the records.

Thank you for your time and help

miltoncommunityhomes Ltd

making change happen

ce13

Space14

Space15

Space16

Space17

friends y

football

Q2_Drink the dog

Q2_Other Sit on benches

Space1

Space2

Space3

Space4

Space5

Space6

Space7

Space8

Space9

Space10

Space11

Space12

Space13

Space14

Space15

Space16

Space 17 Written Comments Q3 Large spaces - private property

Near Skerray y

Shops & School

like to do in these spaces Play park / swimming

Friends

The Stables - Private Property

Horse riding

Gang violence

Play football, get a football pitch, play station/game-on clubs

Old Community Centre police will lift ya

Drop in youth café. Dog walking facilities

sport

change

Q 5 other Possilpark

Bishopbriggs, Maryhill

Milton's spaces Dirty / mucky & scary Nothing to do for my age - too dark in the open spaces

Basketball

The fact you can't go to some areas because of fights

about Miltons spaces?

New school

Q8 Lighting y

paths y

posts

Shelters y

Q8 Seats Q8 other y

Basketball courts, more lighting Heat inside shelter modern facilities

Safer

Milton Social Housing & Regeneration Project AECOM Design + Planning | 79 y

Liddesdale Road 13-after school

D y

Go out on bikes

5-during the day weekend & evenings y Evenings, during the day. Weekends y Ronaldsy Street (12) 12 night y

y y

Scared (drug users)

Ronaldsay Street Bernaray Drinking & smoking &Street. gangs All areas

Q5 Visit Friends

Q5 Play sport

The field. A swimming area Wouldn't go there to hang about wouldn't feelsafe

Go bike.

Both

Walkabout (evening) Muddy y Evontend Walkabout y Lose close to home (evening) Walkabout (evening) y All muddy

Shieldaig Rd evening

y Swimming pool, football, y y McDonalds

Basketball courts, more lighting Heat inside shelter modern facilities

Too much rubbish, run down facilities

Fighting - gangs

Nothing in them Boring - nothing to do in the parks

Safer

The field. A swimming area Wouldn't go there to hang about wouldn't feelsafe

Just not interested in going up there

y Play

Stay in my own area. Not interested in going there.

Balornock

Some parts dangerous. Gangs meet

Unsafe

Tables

Just something !

BBQ areas. Structured programm ew

Good for bonfire night

No getting use. No structured Play football & go motor bike programmes

Feel safe enough to go there - Possil/town Eh Nothing! Because they are out the way Don't have a problem going there. Haven't had hassle. Go into town (dancing) or Possil & Lambhill Can't think!

y Dawsholm, Pollock, Mugdock

Into town or other places. Cinema and activities but it costs y you money

Cold/dark/too open

Too dark

There's nothing there - no where to even sit. N if you do you get lifted

y Get in trouble

y No can't hang about

Nothing there to do. Weather can make you run and shelter in doorways then they get you into y trouble.

Not allowed in all theytime

y y

Let me use them.

y y

Go into town. Go anywhere but here if I can. Go when I'm bored Nothing Ran about in spaces House. All friends live y close Parky(5) good y Possil

Strathclyde Park

Don't like them

Cost you can play

Youth (every day club) Buildinggateshelter. Folk stopping hasslin us just for being there. Police to leave us alone. Give us just a wee space for ourselves

Possil

y y y

Just for football

Don't like It's got a lot of space and you can run around and not disturb enyone

Dark - too dark. Police shift you. Nothing to do there. Nothing y Empty nothing in them Nothin on them, nothing to sit on y or do

More shops

y & can't do y anything Muddy bear

y y

People annoy you when your trying to play

Lambhill, Barmulloch

y y

Youth club

Were the junkies Nothing

Nothing there

y y

Swimming pool, Ice rink, Zoo, Shelter, Café that we can get into y

Motor bikes & Mountain biking Can't think. Activities that don't cost so much dancing, structure/ can just use and not get into trouble. For nothing!

Lose close to home

Football pitch, swimming pool

All muddy

Swimming pool, football, McDonalds

People drinking. Feel unsafe None

No Gang violence

None

Dawsholm, Pollock, Mugdock

Into town or other places. Cinema and activities but it costs you money

Good for bonfire night

Nothing to do and its boring some nights y

Some parts dangerous. Gangs meet

Unsafe

No getting use. No structured Play football & go motor bike programmes

Cold/dark/too open

Tables

Just something !

Too dark

There's nothing there - no where to even sit. N if you do you get lifted

Football pitch & PS3

y y

Because we're out the way

Get in trouble

No can't hang about

Nothing there to do. Weather can make you run and shelter in doorways then they get you into trouble.

Let me use them.

Out the way

Not allowed in all the time

5 Football pitch. Assult course Somewhere for quades, dirt bikes

Motorbike track Job centre, Health centre, Leisure Centre Places to eat and swimming pools Swimming, McDonalds

y y

Youth (every day club) Buildinggateshelter. Folk stopping hasslin us just for being there. Police to leave us alone. Give us just a wee space for ourselves

y y

More shops

Possil

Don't like It's got a lot of space and you can run around and not disturb enyone

Nothing on them, nothing to sit on y

More space to run around in

Lenoxtown, Shettlston, Being miss used for drinking and Glasgow Green I like were I can play football fighting y Flooded. Police say your Ruchil None tresspassing y

Handy to stay in Milton Nothing

Football pitches The fields

Were the junkies Nothing

Town Collage

Kirsvalta - Booze (17) Nutting!

Junkies Cos it's a dump! There's nothing to do. Gangs hang about them

Ice skating

Robroyston

I don't like Possil

Don't like the people Ice skating rink

Maryhill The arc Ice skating Ark No like Milton plenty of parks here There big space to do stuff

y y

Youth club

y y

Glass, rubbish, dog, dark, unsighted motorcycles Don't feel confident, people fight there

Motorcycling track 1+3 Multi games arena 14 + 16 Football pitches, sports clubs. Badminton Places to go where you can go and be yourself. Play parks, place to spray paining, stop vandalism. So people can express themselves y

The dvc!

y y

Not a lot to do Not a lot to do

Too muddy

There's a lot of drug dealers

It's bigger

None

A place to go and hang out

"Neds" "Orty"

Swimming, cemetary Don't feel safe. Gang fighting

Possil, Barlanark Family

y y

Drinkers, glass, dog pooh, untidy, litter, grass too long, swampy y

There's a lot of space to use Not much to do except kickabout y

There quiet

No. 11 shortcut to school and bus stop

There empty nothings there

More clubs More clubs More clubs

Nuttin

Boring, dark, nothing to do

Bike track

Sprinburn, Possil

Don't feel safe in other schemes Football pitch

Nothing to do

There's parks in every street Speeding cars There's parks in every street. Good exercise hundreds of hills People drink drive

y y

Posso, bishy, Barmolluck

Football pitch lined Better shopping facilities

y y

Nothing there

Swimming, golf, climbing

Nothing to do, posibly football but not everybody likes doing that

Nothing

Can't be bothered

Pure treck

y y

People annoy you when your trying to play

More space

Territorial Boundary

Muddy bear & can't do anything

Ice skating

Cost you can play

Backend - 5, gangs

Too far away from home. Stranger may come

Strathclyde Park

Lambhill, Barmulloch

y y

Empty nothing in them Nothin on them, nothing to sit on or do

Trouble To far away

To far away from home. Stranger may appear

Don't like them

Giringio - Barenullock

Bike track

Dark - too dark. Police shift you. Nothing to do there. Nothing

Possil

Go into town. Go anywhere but here if I can. Go when I'm bored Nothing Ran about in spaces House. All friends live close Park (5) good

Just for football

All that would be great

BBQ areas. Structured programm ew

Swimming, Greggs, McDs y Swimming y Leisure Centre, Swimming Clubs y Swimming pool

Fields - nothing in them

y y

Football, swimming Football pitch. Swimming pool

Mountain biking Cinema, bowling, Play (big) that is mountain, waterpark heights & swimming. Shows eg circus, waterpark

I can use all of them

y y

Nothing in them Boring - nothing to do in the parks

Feel safe enough to go there - Possil/town Eh Nothing! Because they are out the way Don't have a problem going there. Haven't had hassle. Go into town (dancing) or Possil & Lambhill Can't think!

Nothing else

y y

Swimming

Go skating, inner city farm, real motor bike track or mountain bike track Have a shelter kind of thing. Somewhere to sit and not get told to shift

Scary at night

y y

Lenoxtown, Shettlston, Being miss used for drinking and Glasgow Green I like were I can play football fighting y Flooded. Police say your Ruchil None tresspassing y

Swimming

y y

Junkies Cos it's a dump! There's nothing to do. Gangs hang about them

Balornock

y y

Kirsvalta - Booze (17) Nutting!

In trouble about there

y y

Bishopbriggs

Cycling, passing Can'tthrough. be bothered Pathway to swimming y

Football Park

Football pitches The fields

Swimming. Ice skating. Nice Parks

It would be great in Milton if we had a swimming pool, a bowling club y

More space

Nothing

Possilpark

I not allowed in there

More space to run around in

Town Go to clubs Collage

y y

Giringio - Barenullock

Nothing on them, nothing to sit on y

The views in this form are from three young men that did not want to do the survey, but were shouting from the sidelines as others filled them out.

Football pitch lined Better shopping facilities

Handy to stay in Milton Nothing

Leisure Centre, Swimming Ranaldsay Clubs y Street. Use Swimming pool no spaces Backend - 5, gangs nothing to do Ice skating y in them

Town to the pictures

Muddy

Too muddy, wet Drinking. Too many people hanging about People drinking alcohol. Feel unsafe

Motorbike trail up at Possil Marches (1/2/3) An outdoor gym. Swimming Pool. Some kind of shelter & seats but not something the wind howls through y Skatepark Swimming pool or ball pool. Jarasic jungle y Swimming pool. Football. Mcdonalds y

They area all crap. Too much rubbish not safe

Fighting - gangs

All that would be great

Because we're out the way

More clubs like Fusion

Motor biking

Out the way

y y

Too much rubbish, run down facilities

Milton Community Centre. Campus

General Responses (example) y

Canal is dangerous

Nothing to do and its boring some nights y

Football pitch & PS3 Too muddy, wet Drinking. Too many Motorbike people wkends Play Football, swimming hanging about football y People drinking alcohol. y y Feeldaily Football pitch. Swimming unsafe pool 4 5 every day y y Liddlesdale 5 Football pitch. Assult y People drinking. FeelRoad y course unsafe Valley Street Somewhere for quades, day & dirt bikes None evening y Scaraway Str day & Motorbike track No evening y centre, Health centre, Job During the Leisure Centre Gang violence day y y y y Places to eat and Torbay swimming pools Street. Night Swimming, McDonalds None and day y y y Castlebay St Swimming, Greggs, McDs Fields - nothing in them evening/day Swimming y y Trouble To far away

Motorbike trail up at Possil y Marches (1/2/3)yAn y y y outdoor gym. Swimming Pool. Some kind of shelter y y y & seats but not something y wind howls through y the y Skatepark y Swimming pool yor ball y y pool. Jarasic jungle y Swimming pool. Football. y Mcdonalds y Football pitch, swimming y pool

y y

Q8 Seats Q8 other y

Bishopbriggs

Nothing else

Vallay

Frontend Club - Arc They area all crap. Too much rubbish not safe

Scaraway Dr

Milton Community Centre. Campus

Swimming pool, Ice rink, Zoo, Shelter, Café that we y get into y yy can

Motor biking

Q8 Shelters y

Unsafe

The fields. Police move me.

Possilpark

Go skating, inner city farm, real motor bike track or mountain bike track Have a shelter kind of thing. Somewhere to sit and not get told to shift

Vallay

Ashclean St Castlehill. Don't hang about

Skararway Street

Q8 Goal posts

The fact you can't go to some areas because of fights

Town to the pictures

Swimming. Ice skating. Nice Parks y y

y Motor bikes & Mountain biking Can't think. Activities that y don't cost so much dancing, structure/ can just use and not get into y y trouble. For nothing!

Stay in my own area. Not Casltebay interested in going there.

Q8 Lighting y

Q8 New paths y

Motor bike

Castlebay

Scaraway

More parks for sport Dog walking facilities. Helicopter lessons Youth Club building

Don't like some of the people who live there Building a swimming pool

Q7 What do you like least about Milton's spaces Dirty / mucky & scary Nothing to do for my age - too dark in the open spaces

New school

Into town for the cinemea Summerston for dancing classes

More clubs like Fusion

Scarroway

The fields. Police move me.

Q 6 What do you like best y about Miltons spaces?

y Bishopbriggs, Maryhill

Basketball

Just not interested in going up No answer there Sharpensay

Canal is dangerous

Q5 Just for a Motor biking Q 5 other change Possilpark

Swimming

Unsafe

Drinking & smoking & gangs

Drop in youth café. Dog walking facilities

Don't like some of the people who live there Building a swimming pool

Youth Repsonses (examples)

A dog chases me Scared (drug users)

Visit Gran

Castlebay More parks for sport The canal - dangerous Street. I use Dog walking facilities. all spaces y Youth Helicopter lessons Club building A dog chases me

y y

Questionnaire Responses Old Community Centre police will lift ya

The canal - dangerous

Road Horse y The Stables - Private Ashgill Property riding y From Possil hang around Play y football, gety a football y pitch, play station/game-on clubs Gang violence Ronaldsay Street

Q4 What else would you y to do in these y spaces Space16 y Space 17 Written Comments Q3Raasay Place like Large spaces - private property Play park / swimming

ace15

Ronaldsay Street

Into town for the cinemea Summerston for dancing classes

More activities

The views in this form are from three young men that did not want to do the survey, but were shouting from the sidelines as others filled them out.

Questionnaire Analysis

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Potential Funding Sources The Delivery group will seek to optimise new sources of funding for this type of work as well as continuing to use existing resources. Glasgow & Clyde Valley Green Network Partnership funding Officer will provide ongoing advice and information. Potential sources of funding and support include: Glasgow City Council (in kind) Existing Council Budget and staff resource for related work, this includes Land & Environmental Services and Development and Regeneration Service Departments, which have an existing staff and resource commitments across a range of assets and activities in the area. There are also a wide range of staff in other sections and departments of the Council who can help with the process of delivering the greenspace agenda. This includes Area Community Regeneration Officers, Education staff, Active Lifestyles Co–ordinators and Arts Development staff. These resources should be developed in line with Neighbourhood Management frameworks. Glasgow Housing Association (funding application / in kind) As a key housing and regeneration organisation for Glasgow, GHA is likely to have access to resource, expertise and budget to allocate to key identified projects. To maximise public sector leverage it is recommended that funding applications to GHA, should also be supported by GCC. Achieving funding support from GHA/GCC will increase the opportunities from drawing down sources from wider/ national programmes and funding bodies. The Mark Leonard Trust Not-for-profit organisations and organisations with a charitable purpose can apply for funding from this trust which focuses on environmental education in the UK. In particular the Trust seeks to support projects that focus on finding practical ways of involving children and young adults. Applications to the Trust can be submitted at any time and would require the role of a local school to develop an area for educational purposes. The Ryklow Charitable Trust The Ryklow Trust supports organisations and individuals involved in activities that include environment and conservation. The Conservation priority is for activities that positively impact on natural species, landscapes and environmental resources, e.g. a wildlife garden that involves local schools / afterschool club /nurseries. Funding to strengthen community capacity Three Scottish voluntary organisations will share £1.1million from the Big Lottery Fund Dynamic, Inclusive Communities Programme for projects aiming to strengthen communities. The Scottish Community Development Centre will

work with 50 community groups between 2009 and 2014 through its lotterybacked Achieving Community Empowerment (ACE) programme, while the Scottish Community Foundation will work with a small number of new community groups as part of its Our Community, Our Future programme. Finally, Forward Scotland has been awarded funding of over £400,000 to deliver a community empowerment programme for sustainability. The role of these programmes is to provide capacity building, business planning and organisational support.

Public Art Fund The Public Art Fund, operated by the Scottish Arts Council, runs an open application scheme. The scope of public art projects supported has been broadened to include temporary, permanent, cross-artform and multidisciplinary work. The Public Art Fund is aimed at attracting original proposals – from a broad range of organisations – to produce exciting and innovative public art across Scotland. Applications must be submitted for Sept 2010 for award in March 2011.

Grants available through CSV Action Earth Campaign Although small allocations these are straight forward applications and could be led by community representatives. Two different grants are available to groups of volunteers who are carrying out local conservation/ environment projects or who are improving biodiversity in Scotland: • SNH Biodiversity Awards of £250 support and encourage groups that carry practical environmental projects, creating or upgrading wildlife habitats or improving the life of Scotland’s wildlife. • CSV Action Earth awards of £50 are also available to help projects to purchase plants, tools and materials and to cover volunteer expenses. This covers projects of all sizes and can cover community clear-ups, litter picks and a range of other environmental projects.

Community Cash Awards Young people aged 14-25 can apply for awards between £250 and £5,000 to help tackle the dangers of drugs, crime and play a positive role in their community. The Royal Bank of Scotland Community Cash Awards will see £1 million of grants being distributed by youth charity, The Prince’s Trust. The key focus is on youth work projects and therefore an identified local youth project would act as the lead beneficiary although support could be sourced from partner agencies.

Awards for All Awards for All has been operated as a joint scheme by the four lottery distributors: Sports Scotland, Scottish Arts Council, Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and Big Lottery Fund. HLF will no longer play a role in Awards for All but instead will use its existing “Your Heritage” and “Young Roots” programmes to ensure the continuation of small community grants within the heritage sector. Awards for All will continue to fund heritage projects up to £10k for small community groups after April 2009 but all applications will need to very clearly demonstrate a strong community focus. Government funds for the third sector The Scottish Government’s Third Sector Enterprise Fund was launched in December 2009 and joins the Social Entrepreneurs Fund and the Scottish Investment Fund as a trio of support for the sector. The Third Sector Enterprise Fund offers between £25,000 and £100,000 to organisations that want to build their capacity, capability and financial sustainability. This fund is for capacity building support and is for existing social enterprises and not for new social enterprises, therefore an appropriate lead applicant would require to identified.

Scottish Community Foundation awards Express Grants are available to small community groups looking for funding of up to £2,000. The scheme has a straightforward application process, and a short turnaround time. Applications can be made at any time. CashBack for Communities fund 2008-2010 The CashBack for Communities fund can help increase youth work events and activities in local areas if it is an area of multiple deprivation and the applicants are between 10 and 19. This fund focuses on young people and therefore could only be targeted towards the projects that have a direct linkage to supporting the development of young people. Links Foundation The Links Foundation funds a wide range of community-based projects in the UK. All applications must show the positive impact a project could have on a community. There is no set amount, but average awards are around £20,000. Funding can be for new or existing projects and can help meet capital and revenue costs. Applications are considered 3 times per year. Carnegie Trust - Young People’s Grants Programme (UK) The Carnegie UK Trust Young People’s Grants Programme aims to support and promote young peoples participation in decision-making. Its focus is on involvement that is meaningful, benefits all participants and leads to sustainable developments in young people’s participation. This programme focuses on developing skills for young people and therefore could only be targeted at the projects that have a direct link to youth work.

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Support for Woodland Projects Funding for local woodland projects is available through the Local Forestry Challenge Funds. Two funds are available: Woods In and Around Towns (WIAT), and Forestry for People. The WIAT Challenge Fund aims to bring urban woodland into sustainable management and improve recreation facilitates by carrying out an agreed programme of work. The Forestry for People Challenge Fund covers all Scotland, including the WIAT areas. It supports local involvement in woodland projects for health, learning and strengthening communities and therefore is directly associated with the community woodland proposals. CSV Action Earth Campaign Although a very small programme SNH are supporting this years’ CSV Action Earth campaign. It is a grant of up to £50 (limited £250 grants available in Scotland) available to community groups to support a local environmental project and can be applied for up to 6 different projects. The grant promotion runs from January to June on a first-come first-served basis and could be useful for special events, including possible launch event. Voluntary Action Fund The Voluntary Action Fund (VAF) is an independent grant-making trust, which invests in voluntary and community based organisations across Scotland. The funding and support provided enables organisations to undertake projects that challenge inequalities and overcome barriers to being involved in community life. VAF receives funding from the Scottish Government to support voluntary and community organisations in taking forward social change. The grant programmes are linked by the common threads of social inclusion and support for organisations to become stronger. Each grant programme has its individual criteria and priorities as well as a direct link to government policy. This programme is targeted at the most excluded members and communities of society and should focus on groups that are amongst those hardest to reach groups, and therefore may be more linked to social rather than physical outcomes. Scottish Community Foundation The Scottish Community Foundation general grants programme makes grants to a broad cross section of constituted groups involved in social welfare and community development activities. Community Grants are one off sums of up to £5,000. The majority of the funding is directed at locally based work carried out, and often initiated by, members of that local community. Therefore only applications from smaller organisations that have an income of less than £250,000 per annum are considered. Groups can apply for either a Small Grant (up to £1,000) or a Main Grant (up to £5,000) from this programme. There is no closing date for applications.

BIFFA Awards Recognised as one of the most respected landfill tax credit funded schemes, to date it has distributed £70,085,688 to 881 projects throughout the UK. The fund offers three levels of support: • The Small Grants Scheme provides grants between £250 and £5,000 for projects that enable communities to improve local amenities and to conserve wildlife and habitats. • The Main Grants Scheme grants between £5,001 and £50,000 for amenity projects that provide and improve community facilities to act as mechanisms for recreation, sporting achievement, lifelong learning and community involvement. In addition it supports projects that increase or maintain biodiversity. • The Flagship Scheme offers grants between £150,000 - £500,000 for larger projects that support regionally or nationally significant voluntary sector-led regeneration or biodiversity projects to make a significant impact on the quality of life of the region. There is a need to be a charity and registered with ENTRUST for specific wildlife/environmental habitat – partial funding with element from alternative sources given back to company. CSV Action Earth Grants Although only a small award with grants of up to £50 for groups who want to undertake a small practical project this may suit aspects of the larger proposals. Help Yourselves Grants of up to £1000 available to young people who wish to take action to improve their local community. The Big Lottery Fund The Big Lottery Fund is a great place to start. There are a number of grantgiving programmes that range from small grants up to £5000 to much larger ones. However, all programmes are currently closed although a new series of programmes are due to be announced in next few months. Playground Partnerships £250 - £10,000 awarded to help schools to improve their school grounds and therefore could be targeted if a local school was interested.

Viridor Landfill Tax Credits Accessing Landfill tax can be quite complex. However, the money can be used to pay for improvements to Green Spaces. Forward Scotland administer the Viridor Landfill Tax programme that will pay up to £20,000 and no more than 75% of total project costs. In addition, a third party (neither the applicant nor Viridor) must pay an extra 10% of the total grant to Viridor to release the money. Go4 Volunteering The majority of voluntary organisations in Scotland depend on volunteers for the services they deliver, the activities they run and the huge range of work they carry out in their local communities. GO4Volunteering helps the management committees and staff of local grassroots organisations to build their skills around recruiting and supporting their volunteers. Scottish Community Foundation - Community Grant Scheme Community Grants are one off sums of up to £5,000 and only available to community groups. The majority of the funding is directed at locally based work carried out, and often initiated by, members of that local community. Therefore they currently only consider applications from smaller organisations that have an income of less than £250,000 per annum.

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