Council approves next stage of radical overhaul of Sauchiehall and Garnethill district
As part of the District Regeneration Framework there are 80 projects including building a bridge and park over the M8 near Charing Cross
Councillors have approved the next stage of the radical overhaul of an area of Glasgow which includes plans to build a park over the M8 at Charing Cross.
The Sauchiehall and Gartnethill District Regeneration Framework features 80 proposed projects.
The council’s Executive Committee also approved plans for a public consultation on the framework.
Some other proposed projects include: tree-lined sections of Sauchiehall Street; dedicated cycle paths on Bath Street and Sauchiehall Street; the upgrading of Garnethill Park; the redevelopment of Renfrew Street as an “Avenue for the Arts”; a new car and cycle parking strategy; the creation of a “green street” at Blythswood Street / Rose Street and the closure of the very steep Scott Street to traffic and the creation of a people or recreation space, similar to what has been achieved in cities such as New York.
The Sauchiehall and Garnethill District is one of nine identified in the council’s City Centre Strategy, with each having its own regeneration framework, identity and an “avenues” programme to deliver public realm infrastructure.
The Sauchiehall and Garnethill District is the first of these.
The first phase of the Sauchiehall Avenue is currently at detailed design stage.
Councillor Frank McAveety, Leader of Glasgow City Council, said: “This radical plan outlines an exciting new vision for the Sauchiehall and Garnethill District and a taste of what the city centre could look like in the future, setting the benchmark for modern, vibrant cities across Europe. These proposals will lead to improved public spaces and a better connected centre of Glasgow, fully able to capitalise on its unique assets and diversity. I look forward to the results of the forthcoming public consultation.”