Glasgow has been through a constant cycle of change, from the era of heavy industry on the Clyde to the dark days of post-industrial soul-searching through to the redefining impact of European City of Culture in 1990 and creative output in the years since. Glasgow has worn many hats, and today we wanted to look forward to what the future of of Glasgow will look like.
Glasgow City Council and the Scottish Government have set the scene with priorities to grow capacity for tourism and double the population living in the city centre while attracting more businesses. A quick survey of the city skyline shows construction cranes are already present with vacant buildings and gap sites prioritised for new development.
What will a modern Glasgow in the future look like? What are the changes taking place right now?
Here are 20 of the biggest developments set to define the city in the coming decades.
What will a modern Glasgow in the future look like? What are the changes taking place right now?