Queens Cross Housing Association (HA) has revealed plans to build more than 600 new 'affordable' homes by 2020.

As part of it's Business Plan 2020, new housing, upgrading existing stock and continued improvement of common space and services will be carried out over the next three years.

Key focus areas include;

• Construction of 600 new homes to be built in Hamiltonhill on brownfield canal-side land behind Firhill

• Build a new older persons' development in Burnbank Gardens

• Invest in a new support centre for young homeless people

• More investment in refurbishing multi-storeys into high-quality, desirable properties

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• Continue to improve support for older tenants to help them live independently for as long as possible

• Keep rents affordable

• Continue to work towards reducing poverty and improving health of tenants

Chief executive of Queens Cross, Shona Stephen, said: "In the 21st century housing associations need to be more than just housing providers, we are a key community partner involved in helping some of the most vulnerable people in the city improve their lives.

"Our tenants continue to face challenges around health and poverty and we will work with them to address these with initiatives like our community garden and money advice service.

"The canal side development opportunities that we have represent a one off chance to build bigger and better communities in this area that people can be proud to call home. Along with our partners in Glasgow City Council we are determined not to let this opportunity slip by.

"Our aims for 2020 are simple, improving the quality of lives for people who live in Queens Cross."

(LM)