HIGHER+URBAN+CHANGE-+GLASGOW

THE CASE STUDY YOU SHOULD TALK ABOUT IS GLASGOW for a developed world city.

You may be asked about the growth of Glasgow or site and situation. Read over your notes.

=//The Growth of Glasgow–//=

//Glasgowis situated on the west coast ofScotlandand straddles the River Clyde. It is located in a valley and built on undulating ground (drumlins). Its site and situation have both influenced its growth. St Mungo founded the original site ofGlasgowin 5AD. He built a church about 1km north of theClyde. In the C12th a cathedral was built on the site of the church andGlasgowwas given city status. The site was important since it had a water supply, was near woodland and fertile land and occupied a slightly elevated position. These factors helped the settlement to develop into an important religious centre.//

//On the banks of theClydea fishing village grew. TheClydehad plentiful supply of fish and there was a ford (shallow crossing point) which allowed for trading with nearby communities. Population growth was limited at this point due to high BR and high DR. In 1345 Stockwell bridge was built and this further improvedGlasgow’s accessibility. In 1431 the university was founded and this encouraged academics to the area. The city gradually developed.//

//With the opening up of the New World in the 1700sGlasgow’s location on the west coast became significant for trading. Docks were built along theClydeand many jobs were available. Merchants invested money in the city and helped to build some of the splendid buildings found today inGlasgow. Tenements were built to house the workforce. Many more jobs were created as a result of the industrial revolution. Migrants came from all overScotlandto settle inGlasgow, partly because of the opportunities but also due to the Highland Clearances (forced migration).Glasgow’s population was also increasing due to natural increase at this point in time.//

//The next significant stage inGlasgow’s growth was the rise in the shipbuilding industry (throughout the C19th). TheClydewas dredged so that larger ships could be built e.g. the Queen Mary. The workforce was skilled and raw materials were found nearby (coal and iron ore to make the steel). More accommodation was built and by 1930Glasgow’s population peaked at 1,100,000.//

One of the things you get asked is about changes.

Here is some extra notes on traffic:



Here's some notes on other changes:

For example in 2005 you were asked to: //Describe the changes that have taken place inGlasgow.// These are the things to talk about:
 * Decline, closure and reclamation of former industrial land, often land formerly used in manufacturing industry/key industries declined and unemployment in 1950’s---replaced by modern buildings in estates
 * Decline in commercial function of port, closure of warehouses


 * Change in landuse from industrial to residential/commercial


 * People moved out from inner city, tenements demolished or renovated. But now: demand for new housing – converting Brownfield sites, redevelopment along theClydeinto modern flats. Regeneration schemes like in Gorbals


 * Change in focus along waterfront to leisure/entertainment industries for a more affluent consumer base- investment into recreation and cinema complexes, shops, SECC, hotels, bars, workshops etc.


 * Improvements to public transport infrastructure