Contents Design Urban Information Design Task Context Animation Glasgow Central Map Glasgow Expansion Process Specific Features 1 Specific Features 2 Specific Features 3 Urban Analysis Urban Masses Map Vacant Sites Map Intervention Areas Map Photos 1 Photos 2 Site Solar Study Site Pedestrian Use Proposals Rail Link Scheme Mixed Use Scheme Building Layout Proposal 1 Proposal 2 Proposal 3 Proposal 4 Proposal 5 Proposal 5A Units Structure Flats Buildings 1 Buildings 2 Flat Variants		Glasgow Expansion Process 1250-1996 The Expansion Process This small animation clearly shows how Glasgow growth expansion has been centered mostly around the Trongate and Cross Areas. The importance of this area was undermined since the relocation of the University campus to the West end (Gilmorehill). In addition to this, the construction of the railway network during the second half of the 19th century fragmented heavily the urban fabric around the area, leaving huge empty areas, that today are effectingly dividing the city.

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