Glasgow’s Net Zero Neighbourhood pilot
Glasgow has been involved in the Net Zero Neighbourhood model since its inception. The area of Govanhill was featured in 3Ci’s Net Zero Neighbourhood prospectus.
Govanhill is characterised by a large volume of green spaces, as well as a dense arrangement of residential building types and tenures, and commercial units. It features as a strategic focus for housing-led regeneration in the city. Within Govanhill, there is an Economic Development area (Polmadie), showcasing a notable increase in economic activity in the region.
Govanhill was chosen as a neighbourhood for Net Zero Neighbourhoods (NZN) due to its proximity to a district heating network opportunity, as well as its diversity of built environment and demand, and opportunities for retrofitting.
Glasgow Facts:
- Population: 620,700
- Size: 110km2
- Number of Households: 300,340
- Amount of Green Space: 3,500 ha
Source: The UK Net Zero Neighbourhood Prospectus, 3Ci, December 2023
Neighbourhood of Govanhill Facts:
- Population: 45,598
- Number of Households: 17,115
- Property Type: 91% flats; 9% houses
- % of People Income Deprived: 17.77%
Advancing the Net Zero Neighbourhood programme in Glasgow
Glasgow and 3Ci are entering the next phase of the programme to build the investment case for Govanhill as a Net Zero Neighbourhood.
This phase includes considering the innovations required to transform the prospective area into a Net Zero Neighbourhood, from domestic retrofitting to electric vehicle infrastructure and district heating networks.
The objective is to create a comprehensive and compelling case for investment into the necessary net zero interventions, and to build practical and long term partnerships with private investors.
Councillor Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council, commented:
“Innovative approaches to Net Zero can make an incredible impact on the lives of residents in neighbourhood’s like Glasgow’s Govanhill. We are firmly committed to this next phase of work with 3Ci to explore new opportunities around heating, retrofitting and reducing carbon emissions and the benefits these bring to the everyday lives of citizens.”
Steve Turner, Director of 3Ci commented:
“When it comes to exploring new paths to Net Zero, Glasgow has been a UK-leading innovator from the start. Their commitment to further developing Govanhill as a pilot case for Net Zero investment showcases the strength and determination of the Council to reach their decarbonisation targets.”