Buchanan Galleries demolition plans move forward
The second phase of a consultation on the future of Buchanan Galleries will begin next month.
Plans to demolish Buchanan Galleries are taking a step forward, with the launch of the second phase of a consultation in the future of the shopping centre next month.
Owners Landsec are proposing to demolish the famous shopping centre in favour of more green spaces, street level shops and restaurants.
They are also planning on creating new streets that will allow people to move around the city more freely.
According to the developers, more than 850 construction jobs could be created each year during the build phase leading to over 9,500 permanent jobs for the city centre.
Nick Davis, Senior Development Director, Landsec said: “We had a positive response to stage one of our public consultation and would like to reach as many people as possible in September to hear more views and opinions.
"We want local voices to help shape our masterplan for this exciting project to create a more accessible, green, safe and vibrant city centre which works for everyone. We will be launching the next consultation stage on the 8th September outlining in more detail our emerging plans and we encourage as many people as possible to have their say.”
Councillor Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council, said:
“This landmark proposed re-development responds to the needs of our evolving city centre and will enhance Glasgow’s reputation as a leading retail, leisure, employment and cultural destination. As Scotland’s first net zero development of this scale, the plans aim to meet the changing expectations of citizens, businesses and visitors, so it is crucial that as many people as possible have an opportunity to share their views.”
Stuart Patrick CBE Chief Executive of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce said: “This development will transform the city centre, completely revitalising the area and support post-covid recovery through stimulating additional jobs and inward investment.
"The way people shop, live and work has changed, and these plans will help the city respond and recover. This is an exciting development rooted in and shaped by the city. We would encourage everyone to contribute to stage 2 and support this vital investment.”
The consultation events including ‘Sharing Design Ideas’ workshops will kick-off from 8th September in the Retail Academy, Top Floor, Buchanan Galleries, running through to the 23rd September and supported by online consultations.
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