Seeing the Bigger PictureThe Green Network is an ambitious 20 year programme,

which will link parks, walkways, woodlands and countryside

along miles of path and cycle routes bringing a range of

social, economic and environmental benefits to the Glasgow

metropolitan region.

Our Vision is for a transformed environment which improves

lives and communities and lets business flourish.

The Green Network Partnership hasidentified four key themes that representthe range of beneficial outcomes impliedby the Green Network Vision:

OUR KEY THEMES

STRONGERCOMMUNITIES

HEALTHIMPROVEMENT

BIODIVERSITY ANDTHE ENVIRONMENT

ENTERPRISEDEVELOPMENT

THE GLASGOW AND CLYDE VALLEY (GCV) GREEN NETWORK PARTNERSHIP

Developing places to beproud of

The Green Network willstrengthen communities byproviding well-designed,sustainable places in whichto live; spaces that people can be proud of and takeownership of. A revivedcommunity spirit will help to empower people to createthe safe, attractive placesthey want to live in.

Taking steps to well-being

People will benefit from theGreen Network because itprovides safe, attractive andclean environments in whichto exercise and relax, andwhich increase local pride and community spirit.

Creating linked-up wildlife havens

The Green Network willbenefit people, wildlife and the environment by providinglinked-up habitats acrossthe metropolitan area,reducing human impact on the environment andprotecting urban populationsfrom the worst effects ofclimate change.

Boosting local economies

The Green Network willbenefit the economy byproviding attractive locationsfor business investment,tourism, staff recruitment andretention. It will also providenew opportunities forbusinesses to create andmanage the Green Network,and to develop a trained andskilled workforce.

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PUTTING YOU IN THE PICTURE

The GCV Green Network Partnership's role is to be a catalyst for change, to co-ordinate and facilitate thedelivery of the Green Network. You can help by working with us to create a 'step change' in delivery of the'Bigger Picture'. Contact Max Hislop on 0141 229 7746 for further information.