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Glasgow for Structural economic change - Coggle Diagram
Glasgow for Structural economic change
Socio economic, demographic, cultural and environmental characteristics of the place before the economic change
Socio economic
Industrial dominance with industry in shipbuilding, steel production, and heavy engineering.
Wealth disparities between merchants and working class communities that faced overcrowding, poor housing, and harsh working conditions.
Employment patterns: jobs largely in manufacturing with limited opportunities in the service sector.
Demographic
Rapid population growth: due to rural to urban migration and irish immigration, especially in the 18th and 19th centuries.
High density: Glasgow became one of the most densely populated cities in Europe.
Irish catholics and protestants settled in different areas leading to tensions.
Cultural
Strong ties to global trade like tobacco and textiles
Innovators contributed to advancements in science, medicine and engineering
Glasgow had a rich cultural scene with music
Environmental
Industrial pollution from factories and shipards, particularly on the river clyde
Poor sanitation and overcrowding
Urban expansion
The economic change/changes that took place and the role of players in driving the change
Economic change
Decline of shipbuilding and heavy industry: was once known as the second city of the british empire, but has now seen a decline in this sector due to global competition.
Rise of the financial and service sector: the city transitioned towards a service based economy, with major banks and financial institutions.
Growth in Technology and Innovation: universities and research institutions contributed towards advancements in science, medicine, and renewable eneergy.
Expansion of Creative Industry such as film and arts, attracting national attention
Players
Local government and policy makers which have shaped local funding and strategies
Private sector and businesses: financial institutions and tech startups
Educational institutions such as universities
Community and Cultural Organisations like TRNSMT festival
Socio economic, demographic, cultural and environmental impacts on people and place.
Socio - economic
Job market shift: heavy industry job losses and instead the rise of financial services, technology, and creative industries.
Income inequality: lots of people struggled with unemployment and economic displacement in former industrial areas.
Urban regeneration: investments in infrastructure, housing, business districts
Demographic impacts
Population decline and recovery: glasgow saw a population decline in late 20th century due to economic hardship but recent regeneration efforts have attracted new residents.
Migration patterns: the shift towards a service based economy encouraged skilled migration.
Changing age demographics as younger people moved into Glasgow
Cultural impacts
Shift in identity: the city moved from an industrial powerhouse to a center for innovation, education and tourism.