About the LUV Project
Linthouse grew alongside shipbuilding and heavy engineering works on the Clyde, and with the decline of these types of jobs (and other contributing factors) widespread social problems arose, and then in the 60s the area was further blighted with the Clyde Tunnel physically splitting the community in two.
The Linthouse Housing Association (LHA) who have looked after the majority of housing in the area for the past 30 years, decided to try and improve the Community as a whole. So in 2003 they set up the Linthouse Urban Village (LUV) Project.
The idea was to involve the local community in a number of regeneration projects. 16 dilapitated shop fronts were given artistic make overs as part of the Creative Shop Fronts Project. The LUV Project office/workshop is situated on the main Govan Road, as well as the LUV Cafe which runs as a social enterprise.
There's also a programme of community events and workshops, including a Youth Drop in, Art Classes for young people and adults, creative writing, sewing and textiles.