powerpoint presentation given by Nick Wright (Nick Wright Planning and member of Future Glasgow Core Team) at RTPI Chapter event on city visioning, February 2012

2. the vision...
how what
we did it is it ?

3. “The best way to predict the future
is to invent it.”
Alan Curtis Kay, computer scientist
“Vision without action is a daydream.
Action without vision is a nightmare.”
old Japanese proverb

4. public engagement
draft
vision
topic workshops
policy + action final vision
+
action plan
monitor + review

5. public engagement
topic workshops

6. public engagement

7. “[Create] high self esteem and
I hope in 2061 ... pride among people, especially
youth; from these come the
innovation and enterprise that
“I may be homeless, creates wealth in the city.”
but I’m not hopeless”
“There are “Integrated
“Every child leaves school and no more transport system
can get a job, and is educated gangs” across the city &
to the highest standard. There make it affordable.”
will be very little crime and no
domestic violence. Glasgow “We anaesthetize junkies.
will still be the beautiful city it Ban orange walks. Have a
is now.” half decent bus service”
“Make people and communities the heart of Glasgow.
Support community events and local festivals.”

8. public engagement
The vision must focus on improving the
quality of life for everybody in the city
Our citizens and institutions must work
together better and in radically different
ways to make this happen

9. topic workshops
Health + Wellbeing Carol Tannahill, GCPH
Learning + Education Anton Muscatelli, University of Glasgow
Culture, Leisure + Sport Bridget McConnell, Glasgow Life
Streets, Spaces + Public Realm Gordon Murray, University of Strathclyde
Sustainability + Environment John Lord, Greenspace Scotland
Housing + Sustainable Communities Martin Armstrong, GHA
City Centre Stuart Patrick, Chamber of Commerce
Transport, Connectivity + Infrastructure Lesley Sawers, SCDI
Employment + Worklessness Alan McGregor, University of Glasgow
Knowledge + Innovation Jill Farrell, Scottish Enterprise
Economy Stuart Gulliver, University of Glasgow

10. public engagement
draft
vision
topic workshops

11. public engagement
draft
vision
topic workshops
final vision
+
action plan

12. public engagement
draft
vision
topic workshops
policy + action final vision
+
action plan
monitor + review

13. enough what
about is the
how vision?

14. for
all of the citizens
of Glasgow

15. for
all of the citizens
of Glasgow
not an iconic building
in sight

16. 1 Happy + healthy
The basics of a healthy lifestyle for everyone
Drugs, drink, sectarianism
Give people more control over their lives
Move away from dependency culture
Social enterprises as part of service delivery
New ways of caring for older people

17. 2 Earning our living
Unlock personal opportunity + enterprise
More small/social enterprises, self-employment
More rewarding work
Less risk-averse culture
Economic potential of further/higher education
Global/UK connectivity to economic centres

18. 3 Education
Personal development + academic performance
Creative + enterprise minds
Confident + tolerant adults
Early years are vital
Access to further/higher education
Other routes just as desirable

19. 4 Climate change
Low carbon Combined Heat + Power, district heating
Energy efficient buildings
Less household waste, all recycled
Renewed power/drainage infrastructure
Less travel

20. 5 Neighbourhoods
Vibrant, safer, more tolerant
Housing to suit changing needs
Better public spaces, more access to nature
More local opportunities: work, play, learn
More decisions made locally
Re-populate, less dereliction

21. 6 City centre
Still the business centre
More welcoming for citizens + visitors
Higher quality streets + public spaces
Less traffic, more accessible
Design for rain
More residents

22. 7 River Clyde
Buzzing with activity
On the water + along the banks
Public access + spaces
Events + activities
Easy to get to river
Productive use

23. 8 Getting around
More facilities + opportunities in neighbourhoods
Less need to travel
More sustainable + active travel
Better public transport
Easier, cheaper + more comfortable not by car
Global/UK connectivity to economic centres

24. 9 How will all this happen ?
Everything’s interconnected
Massive shift in governance
Leadership – common cause – partnership
Core values...

25. creativity enterprise opportunities
fairness teamwork respect

26. “This city vision is a statement of values
about the kind of city Glasgow aspires to be.

27. “This city vision is a statement of values
about the kind of city Glasgow aspires to be.
It provides a long term plan to guide
strategy, policy, investment and action for
years to come.

28. “This city vision is a statement of values
about the kind of city Glasgow aspires to be.
It provides a long term plan to guide
strategy, policy, investment and action for
years to come. Not just by the council, but
every citizen, community group, public
organisation, business, social enterprise and
government body which plays a part in
Glasgow’s future.”

29. “This city vision is a statement of values
about the kind of city Glasgow aspires to be.
It provides a long term plan to guide
strategy, policy, investment and action for
years to come. Not just by the council, but
every citizen, community group, public
organisation, business, social enterprise and
government body which plays a part in
Glasgow’s future.”

30. What should a city vision look like?
how
Glasgow will
look ?

31. What should a city vision look like?
how our
Glasgow will jobs, homes,
look ? transport ?

32. What should a city vision look like?
how our
statement of
Glasgow will jobs, homes,
values?
look ? transport ?

33. What should a city vision look like?
how our
statement of
Glasgow will jobs, homes,
values?
look ? transport ?
governance,
institutions ?

34. What should a city vision look like?
how our
statement of
Glasgow will jobs, homes,
values?
look ? transport ?
governance, pictures, pla
institutions ? ns, words?

35. What should a city vision look like?
how our
statement of
Glasgow will jobs, homes,
values?
look ? transport ?
governance,
institutions ?
pictures, pla
ns, words? ?

36. Why was the process designed
like that ?

37. Why was the process designed
like that ?
What were the limitations
of that way of doing it ?
What would you do differently ?

38. Why was the process designed
like that ?
What were the limitations
of that way of doing it ?
What would you do differently ?
Is it the ‘right’ vision for Glasgow?
Does it aim high enough?

39. “[Create] high self esteem and
I hope in 2061 ... pride among people, especially
youth; from these come the
innovation and enterprise that
“I may be homeless, creates wealth in the city.”
but I’m not hopeless”
“There are “Integrated
“Every child leaves school and no more transport system
can get a job, and is educated gangs” across the city &
to the highest standard. There make it affordable.”
will be very little crime and no
domestic violence. Glasgow “We anaesthetize junkies.
will still be the beautiful city it Ban orange walks. Have a
is now.” half decent bus service”
“Make people and communities the heart of Glasgow.
Support community events and local festivals.”

40. www.glasgowcityvision.com
www.surveymonkey.com/s/futureglasgow
Deadline: 10 February 2012

41. Why did was the process designed
like that ?
What were the limitations
of that way of doing it ?
What would you do differently ?
Is it the ‘right’ vision for Glasgow?
Does it aim high enough?