Planning for meanwhile uses: An evaluation of emerging practise in Glasgow

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the emerging practise and support of meanwhile use initiatives throughout Glasgow. The study established that there were gaps in research concerning the benefits of meanwhile uses in conjunction with the barriers they faced in Glasgow. Meanwhile uses can provide a response to challenging contexts should they be given adequate support. The study selected an appropriate methodology and involved semi-structured interviews triangulated with embedded case studies and policy document examination. The study found that there are higher amounts of support for greening projects over other meanwhile uses that require less commitment. It found that there are numerous benefits and influence on the surrounding community from the presence of meanwhile uses but these must contend with barriers including policy support, inadequate funding and access to spaces often only possible with a receptive and positive developer. This study was undertaken to fulfil the requirements of this MSc and future research should evaluate the scope of meanwhile use projects in Glasgow in years to come.