Episode 2 (S01E02)

James Crawford explores how architects and urban planners soared into Scotland's skyline after World War II, utilizing aerial perspectives to reimagine towns and cities in the Central Belt. He examines the evolution from one of Scotland's earliest tower blocks to the New Town lifestyle and the construction of a motorway that sliced through Glasgow's core. Through this journey, James uncovers the impact of these ambitious yet contentious designs on our lives and highlights the ongoing influence of their legacies in contemporary society.