Glasgow is a great city - but sometimes we can’t help but feel like somethings missing.
Whether it was something we used to have which is sorely missed, or is a feature of other modern cities like Edinburgh, London or even Dundee that is absent from Glasgow, in this article we wanted to look at the things that are missing from Glasgow.
We asked readers of both Glasgowist and GlasgowWorld for their thoughts on what’s missing from Glasgow - and in total we got over 1500 responses from Glaswegians young and old, some still staying in the city, and some that are long-gone to new pastures.
It was a hard time whittling down all the responses to the best of the best, but we feel these 20 things are the greatest submissions which should be seriously considered by Glasgow City Council.
13. Public art as part of any new development.
Art gives our city character, there’s so many talented artists in Glasgow - clearly evident in the mural trail, so why not use them. It can turn a soulless new development into something interesting and thoughtful, and it would surely make people feel better about all these new flats and developments popping up. | via Geograph
14. More sunshine
Someone (or several dozen someones) had to mention it - we need more sun in Glasgow! Get it sorted councilmen. | Kaitlin Wraight
15. An outdoor swimming pool at Govan Graving Docks
We doubt it would get much use outside of the summer, but an outdoor swimming pool at a new development of former industry sites like Govan Graving Docks would go a long way in Glasgow. You’d literally be swimming in Glaswegian heritage, picture that. Photo: John Devlin
16. Rent control
One reader made a very good point, Glasgow needs rent control and more affordable housing - with the cost of living crisis causing bills to soar, having a freeze on rental prices could help many Glaswegians get back on their feet in the economy. Groups like Living Rent Glasgow are pushing the council and Scottish Government hard for this as we speak. | John Devlin