Urban Union seals deal to deliver over 130 homes in Pollokshaws

Glasgow’s Pollokshaws is set for its next phase of regeneration after developers Urban Union acquired land in the area.Pollokshaws is one of eight Transformational Regeneration Areas (TRA) in the city earmarked for regeneration as part of the Transforming Communities: Glasgow (TC: G) programme, a partnership between Glasgow Housing Association (GHA), Glasgow City Council and the Scottish Government.TC: G’s programme aims to provide new sustainable mixed tenure communities through the provision of new housing, community facilities, green space and, where appropriate, commercial units.A total of 137 homes for sale will be built on Shawbridge Street in Pollokshaws by Urban Union, the partnership behind the award-winning Laurieston Living development in the Gorbals.Work is due to start on the 5.74 acre site in summer 2018 for a period of around 36 months. The 137 homes by Urban Union are part of a major mixed tenure regeneration project which has already seen GHA, part of Wheatley Group, build 140 new homes for social rent.GHA has also refurbished 40 flats for mid-market rent in partnership with its sister organisation Lowther Homes. Loretto Housing Association, also part of Wheatley, is set to start work on a further 42 homes for social rent in the area.The homes created will be a mix of terraces and apartments, with architects Barton Willmore leading the design on the project.Various jobs are expected to be created during the construction phase of the project, with Urban Union committed to providing employment opportunities for local people.