Urban Change - Housing in Glasgow

In what urban zone would you find tenements in Glasgow?

• Central Business District

• Inner City

• Suburbs

• Rural-Urban Fringe

Which of the following was a problem facing people living in the tenements?

• Lack of sanitation

• Lack of running water

• Overcrowding

• Air Pollution

• All of the above.

Which of the following is an example of one of the council estates.

• Pollock

• The Gorbals

• Castlemilk

• Glasgow Harbour

What happened in Glasgow's Comprehensive Development Areas (CDAs)?

• 3 to 4 storey flats were built called the council estates e.g. Easterhouse

• The old tenements where completely demolished and replaced by high rise flats e.g. The Gorbals

• The tenements where renovated to include proper plumbing and wiring.

• New towns were built on the outskirts of the city.

How many comprehensive development areas were there in Glasgow?

• 5

• 4

• 29

• 39

Which of the following is an example of the New Towns?

• Pollock

• Wester Hailes

• East Kilbride

• Anniesland

Where did the 'Crown Street Regeneration Project' take place?

• The Gorbals

• Pollock

• East Kilbride

• Govan

Which of the following suggests that the 'Crown Street Regeneration Project' has been a success?

• Housing that does come onto the market, sells quickly.

• Private investors aim to build 1000 more houses in the next 5 years.

• Unemployment levels have decreased.

• Community engagement is high.

• All of the above.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the Glasgow Harbour development?

• It has mixed housing to encourage a diverse community.

• 40% of the site will be open space.

• It has attractions such as the Riverside Museum.

• House prices have become too expensive for many to afford.

In 2020, Glasgow Harbour was given permission to build a £100 million retail and leisure development.

• True

• False