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Once the hub of commercial activity in the city, the River Clyde is finding a new role as regeneration brings new life into the area. Shipbuilding continues, but alongside this traditional activity, the river is fast becoming a centre for water-based leisure activities.
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A group of children at Hills Trust Primary school got involved in creating artwork of the Aitken Memorial Fountain. The fountain at Govan Cross is an important symbol for the people of the area and is currently being restored as part of the restoration work at Govan Cross.
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Relive the building of the Clyde Arc. The landmark structure is so much a part of the Glasgow skyline it is easy to forget that the important bridge link was only completed in 2006. The bridge was the first surface level bridge to be build across the Clyde in Glasgow since 1969.
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Many famous ships were built and launched from John Brown's Shipyard in Clydebank. Now regeneration is taking hold, making this an attractive place to live, study and do business. New walkways are being created along the river and careful planning is reconnecting the waterfront with the town centre.
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The River Clyde continues to provide an important focus for commercial activity both in the city and down-river towards Renfrew, Clydebank and Dumbarton.
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The Digital Media Quarter at Pacific Quay is providing a dynamic focus for Scottish creative and media companies to come together. Dramatic new buildings have transformed the area around the science centre.
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Follow the progress as the story of residential development at Ferry Village continues to develop. This key housing area, close to the River Clyde, has the outstanding shopping and leisure facilities of Braehead at one end of the development and Renfrew town centre at the other.
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The rich variety of Glasgow's city centre architecture is showcased here as new build development, refurbishments and major infrastructure projects all continue to shape Glasgow's vibrant and dynamic city centre.
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The regeneration of this extensive brownfield site has hugely beneficial economic, tourist and social implications for both Glasgow and Scotland as a whole.
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New housing is transforming the centre of Govan, boosting the population and helping to bring regeneration to the heart of the town.
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