Help decide the future of George Square, council asks

The people of Glasgow are being given a chance to help decide what George Square could look like in the future.

Glasgow City Council is launching a consultation into plans to redevelop the landmark and the surrounding streets. Options include pedestrianising the whole area or adding a water feature.

The transformation of George Square and the adjacent streets will be funded through the Glasgow City Region City Deal as part of Glasgow City Council’s ambitious Avenues Project.

The project will be delivered in two phases: Phase 1 will include George Square, Dundas Street, Dundas Lane and John Street, and is due to be completed in 2026.

Phase 2 includes St Vincent Street, St Vincent Place, Hanover Street, Miller Street and George Street. This is due for completion in 2028.

Councillor Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council, said: “George Square should be Glasgow’s greatest civic space - and, through this consultation, we all have the opportunity to make sure the square and its surrounding Avenues that meets our aspirations for the future.

"While the conversation about George Square back in 2019 told us what the people of the city felt about the space, and their ambitions for it, this consultation is different - this time we are asking for views specifically on how people want to the Square to look, in terms of its design and what is in it.”

You can find out more and take part here.

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