The battle for Glasgow’s Wyndford estate – photo essay
24-03-2025 13:44 via theguardian.com

The battle for Glasgow’s Wyndford estate – photo essay

A carbon crime or bright new future? For nearly four years, a fierce debate raged over demolishing the site’s high-rise flatsFor nearly four years, a fierce debate raged over the future of the Wyndford estate in Glasgow, dividing residents and sparking wider national controversy. Was the demolition of its high-rises an environmental travesty or the first step toward much-needed regeneration?The dispute began in November 2021, days after the city hosted the UN climate conference Cop26, at w
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