ABSTRACT
This chapter presents the general context for the case study public places chosen to apply the Star Model for the first time. First, we describe the phenomenon of waterfront regeneration, which is a common trend for current urban development policies and practices in many western cities. Second, we zoom in on Glasgow, showing the evolution of its recent urban regeneration, with a focus on the redevelopment of the Clyde's waterfront. The chapter ends with several conclusions on Glasgow's recent experience of waterfront regeneration and on how this has affected the creation of new public places.
