The future of Masterplanning in Scotland is undergoing a transformative shift, one that puts people, place and sustainability at its core. Instead of a one-size fits all solution, developments are being shaped by local needs and priorities, fostering more resilient communities and places that truly belong to those who live there.

The housing market is increasingly defined by rising land values, tightening regulations, and growing demand for quality homes, meaning developers are rightly focused on viability. But there’s a persistent myth in the industry that good design comes at the cost of profitability. At Studio LBA, we challenge that thinking.

In just a year’s time Glasgow will welcome back the Commonwealth Games to our city, albeit a pared back version. This will, just twelve years after Scotland last hosted the Games, showcase Glasgow to the world. Importantly, it will once again show the transformational change that has been made in the communities which played host to the Games back in 2014.

The east end of Glasgow and Rutherglen were at the heart of this, being home to the Athletes’ Village and world class venues like the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome and the Emirates Arena. In the intervening years between the Games, these venues have hosted premier sporting events like the 2018 European Championships, the World Cycling Champions in 2023, and most recently the 2024 World Athletics Championships.