Hamiltonhill Claypits

The Glasgow Canal is located 1km north of the city centre. It meanders through various disadvantaged communities which lie within the 15% Scottish Index Multiple Deprivation most deprived areas in Scotland and suffer from some of the country's worst health statistics. Many residents felt disconnected from other parts of the city and were rarely able to access the benefits of natural or semi-natural environments.

The Claypits is a 17ha area of post-industrial site that straddles the canal. Designated as Vacant and Derelict Land, it formed a significant barrier to movement between adjacent communities and their respective facilities. The site was contaminated and unsafe. Nevertheless, the local community saw its potential as a wildlife haven. In 2014, a Scottish Canals and Glasgow City Council partnership appointed LUC to lead a design Charrette.

Our aim was to bring as many people as possible together from the local community and stakeholder groups to work collaboratively to promote a sustainable regeneration programme.