Debating the 2014 Legacy: What will it mean for Glasgow?

What will Glasgow’s 2014 legacy be? While the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games are first and foremost a festival of sport and a showcase of the city and nation, the Games are underpinned by expectations that they deliver various long-term legacy outcomes.

But what is legacy, what can it achieve, why do we argue about it and what lessons can we learn? The answers to these questions are vital for Glasgow and other cities around the world as they seek to redefine and regenerate their cities and regions for the 21st century. 

Today, Thursday, July 17, the University of Glasgow is hosting an expert panel debate on the different meanings of legacy and what we should do next to help secure the regeneration of the city.