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Glenboig community growth area Area: 476,531 sq metres (47.6ha) Density: Approximately 25 housing units per hectare Estimated number of new housing units: Approximately 1190 Land is currently agricultural grassland.
Fig. 7.24 retention pond, Malmo, Sweden
Housing and a green street layout flow downhill, following the existing topography of the site via swales and conveyance routes. These routes, spread along the site, utilise existing land drains and extensions of existing habitat areas, and culminate in community wetland and retention ponds. The ponds and wetlands create new pedestrian and habitat networks, as well as providing a flooding buffer for the Bothlin Burn. This will reduce drainage flow and flood risk for communities to the north of the site, such as Kirkintilloch.
Fig. 7.25 habitat/ pedestrian route, Amsterdam
Fig. 7.26 swale and retention pond, Malmo, Sweden
Fig. 7.27 Glenboig community growth area highlighted in red NEW NEIGHBOURHOODS WITHIN THE WETLAND PARK
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