Population & Demographics
Learn more about Govan’s population and demographics.
Group Content
Industry & Economy
The widening and deepening of the River Clyde enabled greater expansion of trade, industrial development and intensive urbanisation.
Challenge Areas: Overview
The design brief covers eight key challenge areas. You can focus on one challenge area, or have a solution that addresses multiple. The decision is up to you.
Food
Food can bring communities together, supporting good health and mental wellbeing through sharing meals, spaces to grow food and market events.
Transport
Public transport is essential for Govan residents. Costs and long travel times can be prohibitive to those on low-income who rely on public transport to access food banks, essential services and the community. Sustainable transport and active travel links have a renewed focus in the Glasgow area.
Digital
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the important role digital access plays in being an active member in society but has also emphasised the existing digital inequalities like never before. The costs of devices, interference and WIFI can be a barrier to accessing services in the area.
Built Environment
The physical landscape of Govan has been shaped and influenced by its waterfront location on the River Clyde. Govan’s physical isolation, ageing buildings and decline of the shipbuilding industry has led to derelict land and abandoned infrastructure.
Waste
Reduced waste collection and limited recycling in Govan leads to issues of cleanliness, rats and fly tipping and risks polluting areas such as Elder Park and the River Clyde.
Energy
The UK’s Climate Emergency declaration and the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report detail the urgent need to transition away from fossil fuels and towards renewable sources of energy. Renewable sources, low-carbon and energy efficiency are all a part of Scotland’s ambitious climate and energy targets.