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Foreword Contents Glasgow is a city defined by creativity,resilience, and ambition. We are excitedto share a collection of forward‑thinkingconcepts designed to shape the city’s Ideas for Glasgow brings together innovativeapproaches to urban planning, sustainability, andcommunity development, each rooted in the city’sunique character and potential. From reimaginingpublic spaces to promoting sustainable transport, However, Ideas for Glasgow is also somethingmore: a celebration of early‑career imagination,skill, and energy. The concepts within this brochurereflect the passion of our emerging professionals.Individuals who bring fresh perspectives, boldthinking, and a deep love for the city we call home.Their enthusiasm and creativity remind us not only This brochure is a showcase and also an invitationto explore possibilities, challenge conventions,and be inspired by the next generation shaping The Judges Introduction Through the development stages of theinitiative, we were delighted to be joinedby our judging panel who joined a seriesof inspiring and thought‑provoking Ideas for Glasgow invited early careercolleagues from different disciplinesacross our Glasgow office to presenttheir initiatives for how to improve the The initiative involved the development ofa variety of ideas into well‑thought throughproposals, that were then presented to a panel Valerie DavidsonChief Executive ofStrathclyde Partnership Ian GracieConstruction Director at DrumProperty Group Our competition culminated in the teamspresenting their ideas to our expert judging panelfrom our clients, collaborators and partners. Thesepresentations were hosted in our Glasgow office This initiative was part of Arup’s way ofcelebrating Glasgow as it enters is 850thyear. River Clyde Regeneration Winner Introduction Design Impact “Glasgow made the Clyde, and the Clyde made Glasgow” The project seeks to enhance the existing long‑term river regeneration strategy for the Clyde byaddressing water quality issues and creating safeenvironments for swimming. Accessibility was akey factor during site‑selection, with the chosen We anticipate that there will be several positive – Economic: Attracting people to the river createsopportunities for further development along theunderutilised riverbanks. There is potential fornew restaurants, cafes and bars, as well as leisure Amy ChambersAnalystGlobal Net ZeroAmy.Chambers@arup.com This famous phrase highlights the importance ofthe river Clyde to the foundation of the city ofGlasgow and to the city’s transformation duringthe Industrial Revolution. The river was the sourceof opportunity for generations of working‑classfamilies who worked in the shipyards and it wasa key transport link, connecting Glasgow to theworld. However, in recent years it has become – Environmental: There will be a reductionto pollution levels and the volume of wasteflowing through the city and into the sea.Additionally, improvements to water quality Rona TylerFire EngineerTechnical Specialist ServicesRona.Tyler@arup.com – Events and tourism: Glasgow has a stronghistory of hosting major sporting eventsincluding the Commonwealth Games and theCycling World Championships. This projectwould enhance Glasgow’s portfolio of sporting The project design was inspired and influenced bysuccessful river restoration projects in other cities.Consideration of spatial constraints and other riveruses also shaped the design. Our recommendedproposal features a three‑pronged approach towater quality improvements, tackling the sourcesof pollution, removing physical rubbish, and – Health and wellbeing: A clean and safe riverwill provide a new space for exercise,recreation and community connection.Meanwhile, the cooling water will act as a Dominic SimpsonProject ManagerTransportDominic.Simpson@arup.com Across Scotland, wild swimming has surged inpopularity, offering people a chance to reconnectwith nature and enjoy the country’s invitingwaters. Yet for Glaswegians, this growing trendcomes with a catch: they must leave their own city Becky AndersonAcoustics and Venues ConsultantTechnical Specialist ServicesBecky.Anderson@arup.com Our project aims to transform Glasgow’s historicriver from an abandoned industrial relic intoa vibrant community asset. By cleaning andrestoring the river for safe public swimming,we’ll create an inviting outdoor recreation space RiverSyde Entry Placemaking & Safety The Site Introduction Impact The proposed layout of RiverSyde prioritisessustainability, accessibility, and communityengagement. Most infrastructure‑includingshowers, WCs, exhibition rooms, café, foodstands, and a boathouse‑will be constructedusing recycled shipping containers, reducing bothenvironmental impact and construction costs.A wildflower garden featuring native Scottish floraand a pond will occupy the southwest quadrant,creating a biodiverse and tranquil space. Adjacentto the Clyde, a floating pontoon will complement Glasgow, famously k