Where's our doctor, dentist, new school? The sprawling Glasgow suburb lacking basic amenities
Residents of the Robroyston area in Glasgow are expressing frustration over rapid housing development that has outpaced the construction of essential infrastructure. Despite being designated a community growth area, the suburb lacks basic amenities like doctors, dentists, and schools.
Why it matters
It highlights the common urban planning failure where residential expansion occurs without the necessary public services to support growing populations.
Image caption, Alana Muir says her son could face a 90 minute walk every day just to get to school
The article reports on local resident grievances and city council planning documents without taking a political stance.
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