Construction begins on 19 new social homes in Arden

The £4.3 million development is being delivered in partnership with Glen Oaks Housing Association, supported by £2.8m grant funding from the Scottish Government via Glasgow City Council, with the remainder from private finance.

The development will help address the growing demand for high-quality, affordable housing within the community.

The new homes comprise a mix of four-bedroom end terrace properties alongside two- and three-bedroom terraced villas, designed to meet the needs of family life. Built to modern standards, the homes will incorporate a range of sustainability features, including energy-efficient building fabric, enhanced insulation, air-source heating systems and water conservation measures. These features will help to reduce environmental impact while lowering household energy costs for residents.

This marks an ongoing collaboration between AS Homes and Glen Oaks Housing Association, following the successful completion of the previous phase of the Arden regeneration project in 2020.

The development will also include thoughtfully designed open spaces, creating strong physical and social connections between this new phase and the existing community. Landscape proposals aim to enhance local biodiversity, ensuring that both new and existing residents benefit from an integrated, attractive and environmentally responsible neighbourhood.

Paul Kelly, managing director of AS Homes, said: “This site start represents an important milestone in our continued partnership with Glen Oaks Housing Association. We are proud to be delivering high-quality, energy-efficient homes that will make a real difference to families in Arden.

“There is significant demand for affordable housing across Glasgow, and we are committed to supporting the creation of sustainable communities through projects such as this.”

Nicola Logan, CEO of Glen Oaks Housing Association, added: “It’s fantastic to see work begin on this next phase of regeneration in Arden to provide new homes and further strengthen the community. We look forward to welcoming new residents once the development is complete.”

The homes are expected to be completed in April 2027, with the final residents moving in shortly thereafter.