Legacy Conference 2015 Submissions Deadline
Submissions for the Legacy Conference 2015 are now due on 29th July 2015. For more information please visit the tab on our homepage or click here.
About the Legacy Research Network
Aim and Purpose Learning lessons from legacy is central to the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Recent events such as the London Olympics and dating back at least as far as to Manchester Commonwealth Games demonstrates the growing scrutiny of claims made suggesting lasting legacy effects that are increasingly important strands of longer term urban regeneration…
Sustained effort is needed to secure an economic legacy for local communities
A report from GoWell in the East End examines the likelihood of the 2014 Commonwealth Games, and associated regeneration activities, having economic impacts upon the East End.
The Glasgow games are over but the legacy debate continues
By Kenneth Gibb, University of Glasgow The 20th Commonwealth Games have come and gone. Glasgow has demonstrated that it can successfully deliver a large-scale, global, multi-sport and cultural event. It can fill the stadia, shuttle people around the city relatively efficiently, and generally provide a positive and memorable experience for visitors and residents alike. I…
Legacy?
Policy Scotland has have established a new legacy research network to bring cities and academics together to share learning about what works and what does not from sporting and cultural events around the world
Legacy Research Network conference
First International Legacy Network Conference: Glasgow 2014: Legacy, Partnership, Regeneration? October 14-16 2015, Mitchell Library, GlasgowConference Organised by Policy Scotland at the University of Glasgow, in partnership with the Scottish Government, Glasgow City Council and Glasgow Life. You are warmly invited to attend and/or participate at the above multi-disciplinary professional and academic conference. We welcome…
Event: Commonwealth Future Cities Business Networking
Date: Thursday 24th July 2014 This networking event is intended as a companion session for the main Commonwealth Games Business Conference and provides a complementary Future Cities focus to the UKTI British Business House established in the city for the Games. As Glasgow is the UKs Future City Demonstrator city, it has developed considerable expertise…
Glasgow’s experience in waterfront regeneration. A success story?
Three reasons why the River Clyde is not a major public space in Glasgow despite visions for its regeneration.
After 2014: Glasgow’s legacy
Introduction to a research project to evaluate the legacy of the 2014 Commonwealth Games, specifically how regeneration in the East End influences the health and lifestyle of local residents.