New Homes & Renewable Energy
The Association’s regeneration of Panmure Street sought to re-house the existing community and to address the shortages of large family houses and elderly accommodation in the wider area. This resulted in the completion of 95 new homes by April 2005.
The Panmure Street Steering Group was established in 2000 on behalf of all tenants to work with the Association in considering the local stock transfer from Glasgow City Council.
This resulted in 94% participation in the transfer vote, with 100% support for the transfer proposals, which took place in June 2001.
Developing a Sustainable Neighbourhood.
The Association used its close communication with tenants to ensure the long term sustainability of the Panmure Street regeneration investment. This relationship resulted in the following key approaches:
Tenant Participation:
To sustain the existing community by replacing their existing homes with new ones on the same site. The Association worked closely with the Steering Group to consider and agree scheme layouts and house designs to meet the needs of the original residents.
Design Quality and Choice:
To develop a high quality design and specification, in conjunction with the Steering Group. Individual choices were accommodated with a choice of kitchens, layouts and decoration. Twenty seven of the new homes provide supported accommodation for elderly residents, tailored to meet individual needs.
Fuel Poverty:
To reduce fuel poverty through energy efficient design, leading to low gas and electricity bills and high levels of comfort. In addition to solar panels, measures include high levels of insulation, large south facing windows, showers to reduce water use, low energy light bulbs and more.
Innovation through Renewable Energy:
A unique feature of the development is the photovoltaic [PV] solar panels. The electricity generated is fed into the mains supply to 20 of the new homes, reducing the amount of electricity the resident has to purchase from their power supplier. Panmure Street was the first Scottish urban project to employ PV cells to partly meet tenant’s electrical needs.
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