With the 2014 Commonwealth Games under way, the people of Glasgow have been promised a legacy of regeneration which will see more than £1bn invested in their city.
But while many have welcomed the prospect of redevelopment, others have had their lives interrupted by the preparation for the games. Twelve-year-old Jade Anderson, who lives in Dalmarnock in the city’s East End, has seen her neighbourhood changed beyond recognition.
“I think there’s a good side to it all,” she says. “There’s a lot of new stuff being built for people and I’ve used the new velodrome a couple of times.
“But for the residents it hasn’t been the best. They’ve put up big fences everywhere. We’ve basically been caged in like animals.” Full article
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