The Battle Grounds Parklands, Pitches and Sports Grounds . . . They Are Glasgow's Dear Green Places. But for How Much Longer? Land Is in Such Great Demand That No Cherished Corner Is Safe
The Herald › February 06, 2006
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FOR more than 100 years, Glasgow's bowling greens, sports clubs and parks have given the city's people a chance to relax, play or just take a weekend stroll. Now concern is growing for these dear green places as more and more are lost forever.
In some areas, especially the sought-after west end, a tenniscourt-sized piece of land can be worth up to [GBP]6m, which means vacant space is at a premium for any kind of development.See the full content of this document
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The Battle Grounds Parklands, Pitches and Sports Grounds . . . They Are Glasgow's Dear Green Places. But for How Much Longer? Land Is in Such Great Demand That No Cherished Corner Is Safe
Last week, Victoria Park in Scotstoun became the latest to be threatened. Glasgow City Council plans to build a car park with 600 spaces on disused sports pitches, fell up to 20 trees and construct a new access road and driveway through the park.
The decision provoked consternation among local people and pressure groups, who say that, one by one, their ...See the full content of this document
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