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Population & Demographics

Learn more about Govan’s population and demographics. 

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Industry & Economy

The widening and deepening of the River Clyde enabled greater expansion of trade, industrial development and intensive urbanisation.

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challenge areas

Challenge Areas: Overview

The design brief covers eight key challenge areas. You can focus on one challenge area, or have a solution that addresses multiple. The decision is up to you.

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Food

Food

Food can bring communities together, supporting good health and mental wellbeing through sharing meals, spaces to grow food and market events.

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Transport

Public transport is essential for Govan residents. Costs and long travel times can be prohibitive to those on low-income who rely on public transport to access food banks, essential services and the community. Sustainable transport and active travel links have a renewed focus in the Glasgow area.

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Digital

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the important role digital access plays in being an active member in society but has also emphasised the existing digital inequalities like never before. The costs of devices, interference and WIFI can be a barrier to accessing services in the area.

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Built Environment

The physical landscape of Govan has been shaped and influenced by its waterfront location on the River Clyde. Govan’s physical isolation, ageing buildings and decline of the shipbuilding industry has led to derelict land and abandoned infrastructure.

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Waste

Reduced waste collection and limited recycling in Govan leads to issues of cleanliness, rats and fly tipping and risks polluting areas such as Elder Park and the River Clyde.

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Energy

The UK’s Climate Emergency declaration and the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report detail the urgent need to transition away from fossil fuels and towards renewable sources of energy. Renewable sources, low-carbon and energy efficiency are all a part of Scotland’s ambitious climate and energy targets.

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