Hallstein Myklebost 1923-2000

The major urban problem in Britain today is the revivification of the blighted and decayed areas within large cities. Because of this the planner has become a major agent for change within the inner city. The urgent need to convert old houses into new homes reaches a critical level in Glasgow, the centre of the Clydeside conurbation. This paper examines the changing face of the transition zone in the city, identifies the processes operating, and assesses the role of government planning agencies.