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Glasgow bids to paint the town green

A 20-YEAR plan has been launched to turn Glasgow and the Clyde Valley into
one of Europe's "green capitals".

The programme aims to develop cycle routes, walkways and green
spaces in areas blighted by deprivation and industrial closures.

The Glasgow and Clyde Valley Green Network said the project hopes to
raise the quality of life for thousands of people.

Glasgow City Council leader Steven Purcell said he wants to emulate
Swedish capital Stockholm where economic and social benefits were
linked to environment policies.

He said: "We are proud that Glasgow is known as the Dear Green Place.

"We have a number of public parks which we are enormously proud of.

"The city's development is great news for both businesses and the people
who live in the city. But urban sprawl must be tempered by the provision
of green space to ensure a high quality of life.

"I am proud Glasgow will be playing a part in one of Europe's largest
greening' projects."

Among the areas targeted are the Clyde Gateway area of Glasgow's East
End, the old Gartcosh industrial site, Ferguslie Park in Paisley and parts of
Inverclyde.

James H
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