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| james73 |
£11m homes project hailed as a ‘model for the future’£11m homes project hailed as a ‘model for the future’ (Evening Times)
AN £11million new housing development has been unveiled on the site of the old Gallowgate cattle market. Communities Minister Stewart Maxwell joined new residents to celebrate the opening of the East End project, which has been hailed as a model for the future of contemporary housing. Molendinar Park Housing Association's Moore Street development has 93 houses and flats to rent or to buy on shared equity and shared ownership schemes. Mr Maxwell said: "These homes are an excellent example of how housing associations can work with local communities to make real and lasting changes." Moore Street has been designed to be eco-friendly, with south-facing buildings grouped around semi-public and private courtyards. The original stone facade of the Gallowgate entrance to the market has been restored and retained. Created by a collaboration of architects - Richard Murphy, JM Architects, Elder and Cannon, and Page Park - working alongside the housing association, the Moore Street development builds on the success of the award-winning Graham Square, which was completed in 2000. Greta Smillie, 58, has recently moved with her husband and daughter to one of the new apartments at Moore Street from the high rise blocks in Bluevale Street. James H |
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| Hugo Drax |
Looking good. Is that a burger van in the first photo or are my eyes giving out 
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| james73 |
Your eyes are giving out - it's the second photo. 
I see a local councillor in the 6th photo... James H |
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| Hugo Drax |
Ha. For some reason my eyes glazed over and bypassed the first photo of the speech being made. I have a habit of doing this during speeches. 
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| Alex Glass |
The Van was there to provide guests with refreshments 
Correct James one of the local Councillors is in that photo
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| Hugo Drax |
This place looks amazing Alex. | ||
| Alex Glass |
It is good to see that they finally completed this section incorporating the old arch frontage near Gallowgate 
Good example of contemporary architecture. Worth a look round although it may be difficult getting access unless you know how
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