CC SDF - City Centre SDF Final May 2021

CITY CENTRE
STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

MAY 2021
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FOREWORD
City centres are the beating heart of the city. As engine rooms of economic productivity, they have long been the principal focus where people gather; to
work, shop and socialise. They reflect the identity and culture of the city and, increasingly, they are also places where people choose to live to benefit from
the proximity of home life with work, culture and leisure opportunities.
City centres across the world are experiencing unprecedented challenges in adapting their urban environments to address the urgent demands of climate
change and to better meet the daily needs of people who live, work and visit in them. The global Covid-19 health pandemic has magnified prevailing issues
in the place quality of city centre urban environments and highlighted the acute need to radically improve public space for both people and nature, in
order for centres to become healthier, more supportive and desirable to inhabit.
Glasgow City Centre has already begun its transition to become a more a people-centred, socially inclusive and climate resilient place. An approach to
future development and renewal that focusses on ‘people, place and planet’ will be crucial in order to attract more people to live, work, visit and invest in
the city centre in future.
This Strategic Development Framework (SDF) sets out a radical vision for the future evolution of Glasgow City Centre over the next 30 years (to 2050). It
outlines measures to make the City Centre a more attractive and sustainable place to live, work and play. Critically, this SDF advocates an acceleration in
the scale and pace of City Centre transformation in response to the climate emergency and to strengthen its future social, economic and environmental
resilience.
City Centre 2050 | City Centre Strategic Development Framework 3

CONTENTS
1. Introduction 5. Moving Forward

Glasgow City Development Plan 8 Delivery 67
Strategic Development Frameworks 10
Engagement and Consultation 11
Appendices
2. Context Appendix A Action Programme 69
Spatial Context 13 Appendix B District Placemaking Guidance and Masterplans 75
Innovation, Reinvention and Renewal 15

Priorities & Place Ambitions 17
3. Vision and Outcomes

Our Vision for 2050 19
Key Outcomes 20
4. Spatial Design Strategy 21

A. A Vibrant City Centre 23
B. A Sustainable and Liveable City Centre 31
C. A Connected City Centre 44
D. A Green and Resilient Centre 57

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Glasgow has a track record of innovation and Vision: In 2050, the City Centre will be a vibrant,  Green the Centre and make it climate resilient
reinvention. Its transformation from post industrial inclusive, sustainable and liveable place. A green, with a network of high quality public spaces and
decline to a global knowledge city in the last 30 years attractive and walkable City Centre will create a green-blue infrastructure that caters for a variety of
has demonstrated its resilience. Globally, the economic people –centred place that is climate resilient, fosters human and climatic needs
and social impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic will be creativity and opportunity and promotes social  Repair, restore and enhance the urban fabric to
acutely felt in city centres and they must respond with cohesion, health and wellbeing and economic reinforce the City’s distinctive character and
place-based and people-centred vision to improve their prosperity. celebrate its heritage.
future in the long term.
This City Centre SDF proposes a number of strategic
This SDF will be Supplementary Guidance to the CDP
Glasgow City Centre is already in a process of transition interventions under the four themes of the City
and, as such, form part of the Plan. The SDF will sit
to become a more people-focused, socially inclusive Development Plan (CDP) ; to make the centre more
alongside the City Centre Strategy and provide the
and climate resilient place. This SDF advocates an Vibrant, Liveable, Connected and Green and Resilient.
context for nine District Regeneration Frameworks that
acceleration in the pace and scale of this transition,
will establish principles for place-making and
focussing on people, place and planet. As such, it It proposes six Strategic Place Ambitions in response to
development at a more local level. The SDF contains an
proposes interventions to transform the quality of the priority issues raised by city stakeholders for the
action plan for future studies, strategies, masterplans
urban environment, create more space for people and improvement of the City Centre, which seek to :
and projects to progress delivery of the vision and take
nature, and to repopulate and support its diverse
 Reinforce the Centre’s economic competitiveness forward the transformation of the Centre.
communities to bring life to all areas of the City Centre.
and boost vibrancy to grow prosperity for all
This transformation will put people at the heart of the
The continuing economic competitiveness and future
City’s green and inclusive long-term recovery, and will  Re-populate the Centre and improve liveability to
resilience of Glasgow City Centre is of national
be crucial to enable the City to build back better, ensure sustainable neighbourhoods that promote
significance. A collaborative and integrated approach
stronger and faster. health, wellbeing and social cohesion
to its transformation will be needed— between
 Reconnect the Centre with surrounding
Government, the City Council, key agencies, City
This SDF establishes the vision and spatial ambitions to communities and its riverside
institutions and all who live, work and visit the Centre -
direct development in the City Centre over the next 30  Reduce traffic dominance and create a pedestrian to enable creative, joined-up effective delivery. Long
years to ensure it remains attractive to residents, and cycle friendly centre, with improved public term commitment to this vision must ensure
investors, workers and visitors. transport, that is healthier and cleaner transformation of the Centre is holistic and endures.

STRUCTURE
VISION PRIORITIES
In 2050, the City Centre will be a vibrant, inclusive, sustainable and liveable place. A green, attractive and walkable City Centre will ensure a
people-centred place that is climate resilient, fosters creativity and opportunity and promotes social cohesion, health and wellbeing and
economic prosperity.
Accelerate transformation of the Increase activity and diversity in the centre to support its Define placemaking ambitions for the City Centre to
urban environment to ensure climate continued prosperity at the heart of the Glasgow City provide a framework around which multi-sectoral
resilience, improved liveability and Region and as a key contributor to the national policies, plans and projects can be aligned and
place quality. economy. partnership working can be galvanised towards their
delivery.
A VIBRANT CITY CENTRE A SUSTAINABLE CITY CENTRE A CONNECTED CITY CENTRE A GREEN & RESILIENT CITY
OUTCOMES
CENTRE
The City Centre will be a vibrant, The City Centre will be liveable and The City Centre will be the The City Centre will be transformed
attractive centre for knowledge and inclusive, and home to double its sustainable heart of the Glasgow through a connected network of
innovation, driving an inclusive population within diverse ‘20 minute City Region, that links communities green-blue infrastructure that
growing economy. neighbourhoods’ that foster healthy and places through a range of promotes health and wellbeing and
and resilient communities. integrated, clean, healthy, and moderates climate change.
accessible travel options.
 Repopulate the centre to bring  Promote city centre living within  Redefine City Centre streets to  Create a network of high quality
life to the whole centre sustainable 20-minute create a simplified, highly public open spaces
 communities integrated movement network—
APPROACH
Ensure a greater blend of uses

at neighbourhood level, for  Enhance the distinctive and ’a green grid’  Adapt the urban environment to
round the clock activity historic townscape of the City  Prioritise and encourage active create a connected green-blue
Centre travel infrastructure network for climate
 Create more attractions across resilience
the centre and diversify the  Ensure densification is  Improve connections within the
experiential offer of the retail sustainable and facilitates repair city centre and to surrounding  ‘Green the grey’ utilising nature-
core of the urban townscape communities, the City and wider based solutions
 Improve the quality of the public city-region and nation
 Advocate climate resilience and
realm to attract more residents,
a net-zero carbon place.
businesses and visitors
DELIVERY
CITY CENTRE DISTRICT PLACEMAKING STRATEGIES

ACTION PROGRAMME

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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION | GLASGOW CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN
GLASGOW CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN
The Glasgow City Development Plan (CDP) sets a 10 The selection of these areas reflects an accumulation of The Glasgow City Development Plan (CDP) is
year vision for the nature and quality of development socio-economic indicators and the strategic scale of underpinned by two overarching policies:
within the City. It sets out the spatial framework and opportunity in terms of growth and inward investment.
development policies which support the Council’s This is set out in more detail in the relevant background CDP1, The Placemaking Principle
Strategic Plan, which aims to establish a world class city paper to the City Development Plan. This seeks to create and maintain a high quality,
that delivers economic prosperity for the people of healthy place and to develop a compact city form that
Glasgow. The CDP advocates that development should The six Strategic Development Frameworks (SDFs) for supports sustainable development.
take a holistic ‘placemaking’ approach to building a Glasgow provide a long-term vision for the
better city. regeneration of the relevant area. Each SDF aims to CDP2, The Sustainable Spatial Strategy
ensure a sustained commitment to these areas beyond Strategic Development Frameworks will be prepared to
The CDP identifies six priority areas where a strategic the term of the current City Development Plan. The support the delivery of spatial outcomes for Glasgow,
approach is needed to co-ordinate development City Centre has a direct relationship with the adjacent and to address strategic matters such as:
activity, direct investment and address emerging Glasgow North, Inner East and River Clyde
opportunities. These areas present unique spatial Development Corridor SDF areas, and will support a  new and changing housing areas;
opportunities and challenges but share a number of mutually reinforcing framework of strategic spatial  evolving business areas;
common issues, such poor environmental quality or guidance.  green network opportunities;
vacant and derelict land, that impede their contribution  infrastructure improvement;
to the City. The areas identified are: The SDFs have the status of Supplementary Guidance,  major master-planning areas, and
and thereby form part of the statutory City  demographic change.
River Clyde Development Corridor Development Plan.
Govan Partick
City Centre
Glasgow North
Inner East
Greater Easterhouse

INTRODUCTION | GLASGOW CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Fig 1.1

INTRODUCTION | STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORKS
WHAT IS A STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK? STRATEGIC

Glasgow
City
A Strategic Development Framework (SDF) provides a policy structure for the future
Council
development and regeneration of an identified geographical area. It acts as an City Development Plan
Strategic
overarching framework identifying key priorities, design principles, connections and Plan
strategic relationships, and can support more detailed planning work on specific
sites and projects within the plan. It concentrates on strategic priorities, and
focusses on key themes and principles rather than detailed policy issues or outputs.
The SDFs for Glasgow provide a co-ordinated approach to the priority areas
identified in the City Development Plan. They are positioned at a scale that allows CITY CENTRE
regeneration to be area-specific and responsive to local issues and opportunities, Glasgow
Strategic Development City
while delivering the spatial outcomes and policies of the City Development Plan and Framework Centre
other topic-based Supplementary Guidance. Each SDF sets out area-specific
Strategy
principles that will help in the determination of major planning applications, and
each includes an action programme to support the delivery of key proposals.
The City Centre SDF articulates the placemaking direction for the City Centre over
the next 30 years. The SDF reflects the ambitions of the City Centre Strategy and will
inform its future iterations. The SDF will also inform, and be supported by, nine
District Regeneration Frameworks that will provide more local placemaking Cowcaddens
Sauchiehall &
guidance for each of the nine City Centre Districts identified in the City Centre Garnethill Townhead
Strategy.
Blythswood
Central Learning Quarter
The SDF also seeks to provide a spatial context to connect existing and future plans
Merchant City
and projects affecting all or parts of the City Centre. Broomielaw
LOCAL
St Enoch
PLACE
SPECIFIC
District Regeneration Frameworks (DRF)

INTRODUCTION | ENGAGEMENT AND CONSULTATION
ENGAGEMENT CONSULTATION
The people of Glasgow are the City’s greatest asset. As The consultation draft Strategic Development
such, they will be at the heart of directing this next Framework set out a high level vision for the City
phase of the City Centre’s evolution. Centre, together with emerging priorities and themes.
External public consultation took place between
Extensive and ongoing public engagement, to inform a
October 2019 and January 2020. Over 1000 individual
variety of projects for the development of the City
comments were received from a range of stakeholders,
Centre, has elicited substantial comment and
including local residents, visitors, businesses, elected
generated many ideas for improvement. Projects such
members, agencies, organisations and other interested
as Future Glasgow 2061 City Vision, the City
groups. Overall, the contributions were supportive of
Development Plan, City Centre Strategy and City Centre
the strategic direction of the draft SDF and ambitions
District Regeneration Frameworks have created an
for the City Centre. The comments and
ongoing conversation about how the City Centre can
recommendations have shaped this iteration of the SDF
improve.
document.
Emerging from engagement is a sense of how much
The key issues emerging from both engagement and
Glaswegians love and care about their City and City
consultation have informed the identification of a
Centre; they want to see it improve and do better. This
number of ‘priority issues to be addressed’ in the City
is our mandate and their comments have helped to
Centre. These are detailed in the Context section of this
identify key issues to be tackled in the City Centre and
SDF and form the basis of the identification of the SDF’s
priorities that this Strategic Development Framework
priorities, place ambitions, approach and outcomes.
should focus on.
The SDF outcomes also reflect the themes and
In addition, socio-economic research (carried out by outcomes of the City Development Plan.
the Council and City partner agencies) has explored the
needs of businesses, a modern workforce, of people
living and seeking to live within the centre and of
changing consumer patterns. Valuable feedback has
also been gathered from tourists and visitors on how
they would like to see the Centre improved.

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CONTEXT

CONTEXT | LOCATION AND AREA OF FOCUS
Glasgow City Centre lies at the heart of Scotland largest city
DUNDEE
and only metropolitan region. Its functions are complex and
contribute towards the various roles of the City (described
Perth by Glasgow’s Place Commission) as :
 An International City: the City Centre is the front door of

an outward looking and diverse city
 A Metropolitan City: the City Centre is the connected

heart of its metropolitan region, which comprises a third
of the national population and generates over a third of
Dunfermline Kirkcaldy
Stirling national economic output
 The Everyday City: the City Centre is the focus of daily

experience for its residents, workers, visitors and students
Dumbarton Falkirk The City Centre lies at the heart of a densely populated city
Cumbernauld
region and Scotland’s Central Belt. However, the Centre
Greenock
EDINBURGH
itself is more sparsely populated than its European
Paisley GLASGOW CITY CENTRE Livingston
counterparts and must grow its resident population for
Largs future resilience. Over the next 30 years, the repopulation
East Kilbride Hamilton
of the City Centre and the transitioning of its urban
environment to meet the demands of climate change and
Lanark sustainable connectivity, will provide a step change in place
quality and ensure its ongoing success.
Kilmarnock
Fig 2.1 | Sphere of Influence
Approximately 4 million people live within 90 minutes travel of

Ayr Glasgow City Centre.
City Centre
Settlement
Approximately Travelling Time on Public Transport (mins)

CONTEXT | ORIENTATION
SPRINGBURN
HILLHEAD
University of
Glasgow
WOODSIDE
PORT DUNDAS SIGHTHILL
Fig. 2.2 Key:

COWCADDENS
Glasgow ROYSTON
GARNETHILL
Caledonian
Glasgow University Main Rail Terminals
Royal
School of TOWNHEAD
Art
Conservatoire Other Local Rail Stations
FINNIESTON of Scotland Glasgow Royal
Infirmary
Buchanan Bus Station
BLYTHSWOOD Queen Street
Station Subway Stations
ANDERSTON University of
Strathclyde Buchannan Street
Scottish Events
Campus Central DENNISTOUN
Station Motorways
MERCHANT CITY
BROOMIELAW Higher & Further Education

Institutions
Major Teaching Hospital

Campus
CALTON Vacant & Derelict Land

KINNING PARK TRADESTON
City Centre SDF area
LAURIESTON Glasgow
Green Glasgow North SDF Area
BRIDGETON Inner East SDF Area
GORBALS Southside Central LDF
River Clyde Development

EGLINTON TOLL Corridor SDF Area
Canal Regeneration Corridor


CONTEXT | INNOVATION, REINVENTION, RENEWAL
Glasgow has a track record of innovation and As the City Centre moves forward over the next 30 centre. This will necessitate the provision of
reinvention. Its transformation over the last 30 years, years, towards 2050, there are opportunities to supporting social infrastructure and a step change in
from a city scarred by rapid industrial decline to a embrace and challenges to address. Notably, the the quality of the City Centre’s physical environment
vibrant global destination city, is a world leading Covid –19 pandemic has caused an acute economic to be more people-focused.
example of regeneration. and social shock to City Centre life. However, it has
highlighted prevailing issues in the urban quality of the This step change is also vital in order to address the
Today, Glasgow City Centre is a major contributor to City Centre that must be addressed to ensure the urgent global challenge of climate change. Glasgow
the national economy and remains a focus for centre’s ongoing economic and social renewal and has set the ambitious target to be the UK’s first carbon
knowledge, culture, creativity, innovation and strengthen its future resilience. neutral city by 2030, following the City Council’s
prosperity. It is also a place where people increasingly declaration in May 2019 of a climate and ecological
choose to live. In addition, the City Centre must gear up to take emergency. Reclaiming public space for people and
advantage of societal shifts that have been accelerated nature—such as permanently reallocating road space
The City Centre has many assets that continue to by the pandemic; towards greater live/work/play to pedestrians and cyclists, creating high quality public
attract people to live, work and visit, including: proximity, greater digitalisation and the rediscovery of spaces, greening the centre and investing in nature-
the value of nature and ‘community’ to our health and based solutions (including trees, green roofs) —will
 rich heritage and a legacy of fine architecture; wellbeing. These trends will influence our future living, ensure the City Centre is a better, healthier, more
working, shopping, leisure and travel patterns, the attractive and more sustainable place to live and work.
 a productive and diverse range of knowledge
nature of our homes and workspaces and our use of
intensive businesses;
the public realm. Transitioning towards a zero carbon future will
 vibrant cultural production and consumption
radically shape the City Centre’s urban environment.
industries;
Globally, cities are responding by promoting the Local living and working, mix-used neighbourhoods
 world renowned Universities and centres of benefits of the ‘20 minute neighbourhood’, whereby bringing greater activity, green-blue networks and new
learning and research; people should be able to meet their needs (for work, digital and clean technologies will transform the City
 a lively social, arts and music scene, shops, services, schools, play, greenspace) within a Centre’s place quality for the benefit of all. Glasgow’s
 attractive shopping and leisure experiences, and short walk or cycle from home. The City Centre has the tenacity, talent base and culture of creative innovation
potential to accommodate more residents and evolve will enable new opportunities to be embraced within
 transformed vibrant mixed-use neighbourhoods
to include a series of vibrant, diverse and inclusive 20 an improved, more efficient and resilient City Centre.
like Merchant City.
minute neighbourhoods that bring life to the whole

CONTEXT | PRIORITY ISSUES TO ADDRESS
Engagement and consultation with the City’s  Improve social community infrastructure to support technology and demand for physical floorspace
stakeholders (members of the public, business, an increased population, including schools, health
 Ensure activation of mono-cultural areas and
agencies, institutions and other interested care and civic services
address lack of mix of uses to bring life and vibrancy
organisations) elicited a number of key issues to be
 Support the needs of existing communities in the and prevent sterile ‘no go quiet areas’
addressed in the City Centre to improve it’s social,
centre and seek to better integrate new homes and
environmental and economic performance over the  Manage the day to night transition and support the
residents within these communities
next 30 years. day and night time economies
 Better connect the City Centre to surrounding
 Support the changing needs of businesses and
Engagement highlighted significant public affection for communities, addressing severance and dislocation
workplaces within mixed use environments that
the City Centre; its culture, opportunities, character  Create more, and better, public spaces – to address allow adaptability, agility and activity
and its distinctive Glaswegian identity. The Covid-19 the critical lack of public spaces in the City Centre,
 Support the role of the Universities and other
pandemic has highlighted areas where the resilience of including the acute lack of child-friendly space
educational institutions within the City Centre and
the City Centre needs to be strengthened and the
 Reduce the dominance of the car and consequent promote innovation, research and knowledge
climate and ecological emergency continues to draw
negative environmental and ‘place’ impacts transfer
attention to areas where action needs to be
accelerated.  Significantly improve the walking and cycling  Maintain and enhance heritage assets and
experience—create more space for people repurpose redundant buildings to continue their
The key issues identified have fed in to a number of contribution to the city
 Improve the range and quality of public transport
priority issues that the SDF must progress.
options and improve access to them  Repair and renew the urban fabric, including
redevelop vacant land and buildings and bring
PRIORITY ISSUES  Address the negative impacts of the M8 corridor
cohesion to fragmented areas of townscape
 Address the climate resilience of the centre and
 Increase the residential population in and around  Improve areas of poor place quality to attract
ensure a zero carbon future
the centre to grow activity, sustain the local people and investors to the centre
 Activate the riverside (a currently neglected asset)
economy and bring life to the whole centre  Ensure the city centre is an equitable place for all
and better connect it to the centre
 Create a City Centre of diverse sustainable Glaswegians to enjoy, with something for everyone
 Respond to changing retail and leisure patterns,
neighbourhoods that promote community  Ensure the centre contributes to improving the
including managing impacts of increased use of
cohesion, health and wellbeing health and wellbeing of all who use it

CONTEXT | PRIORITIES & PLACE AMBITIONS
This SDF supports a transformation of the City Centre that focusses on people, place and planet to ensure its future social, economic and environmental resilience.
It recognises that bold interventions are required to radically adapt the City Centre’s urban environment to meet the demands of climate change and to increase the
Centre’s appeal and attractiveness to future residents, investors, workers and visitors.
Therefore, the SDF prioritises the following :
Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3
Accelerate transformation of the urban Increase activity and diversity in the centre to Define placemaking ambitions for the City
environment to ensure climate resilience, support its continued prosperity at the heart of the Centre to provide a framework around which multi
improved liveability and place quality City region and as a key contributor to the national -sectoral policies, plans and projects can be
economy. aligned and partnership working can be
galvanised towards their delivery.
In response to issues identified through consultation, the SDF identifies six strategic place ambitions to:
Reinforce the Centre’s economic Re-populate the Centre and improve liveability Reduce traffic dominance and create a
competitiveness and boost vibrancy to grow to ensure sustainable 20 minute neighbourhoods pedestrian and cycle friendly centre, with
prosperity for all that promote health, wellbeing and social improved public transport, that is healthier and
cohesion cleaner
Repair, restore and enhance the urban fabric Reconnect the centre with surrounding Green the centre and make it climate resilient
to reinforce the City’s distinctive character and communities and its riverside to improve with a network of high quality public spaces and
celebrate its heritage access to opportunity and encourage enjoyment green/blue infrastructure that caters for a variety
of the City Centre and River Clyde for all of human and climatic needs

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VISION AND OUTCOMES

VISION AND OUTCOMES | OUR VISION FOR 2050
The City Centre will be a vibrant, inclusive, sustainable and liveable place. A green, attractive and walkable
City Centre will ensure a people friendly place that is climate resilient, fosters creativity and opportunity
and promotes social cohesion, health and wellbeing and economic prosperity.

VISION AND OUTCOMES | KEY OUTCOMES
VIBRANT CITY CENTRE A SUSTAINABLE CITY A CONNECTED CITY CENTRE A GREEN & RESILIENT CITY
CENTRE CENTRE
The City Centre will be a The City Centre will be liveable The City Centre will be the The City Centre will be
vibrant, attractive centre for and inclusive, and home to sustainable heart of the City transformed through a
knowledge and innovation double its population within region, that links communities connected network of green
driving an inclusive growing diverse ‘20 minute and places through a range of blue infrastructure that promotes
economy. neighbourhoods’ that foster integrated, clean, healthy, and health and wellbeing and
healthy and resilient accessible travel options. moderates climate change.
communities.

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SPATIAL DESIGN STRATEGY

SPATIAL DESIGN STRATEGY | OUR APPROACH
The SDF approach focuses on four key outcomes to address the priorities and emerging issues facing the City Centre.
A VIBRANT CITY CENTRE A SUSTAINABLE CITY CENTRE A CONNECTED CITY CENTRE A GREEN AND RESILIENT CITY
CENTRE
The City Centre will be a vibrant, The City Centre will be liveable and The City Centre will be the The City Centre will be transformed
attractive centre for knowledge and inclusive, and home to double its sustainable heart of the City region, through a connected network of
innovation driving an inclusive population within diverse 20 minute that links communities and places green blue infrastructure that
growing economy. The strategic neighbourhoods that foster healthy through a range of integrated, clean, promotes health and wellbeing and
approach seeks to; and resilient communities. The healthy, and accessible travel moderates climate change. The
 repopulate the centre to bring life strategic approach seeks to; options. The strategic approach strategic approach seeks to;
to the whole centre;  promote city centre living within seeks to;  create a network of high quality
 ensure a greater blend of uses sustainable 20 minute  redefine City Centre streets to public open spaces;
at neighbourhood level, for communities; create a simplified, highly  adapt the urban environment to
round the clock activity;  enhance the distinctive and integrated movement network— create a connected green blue
historic townscape of the City a ‘green grid’; infrastructure network for climate
 create more attractions across
the centre and diversify the Centre; and  prioritise and encourage active resilience;
experiential offer of the retail  ensure densification is travel; and  ‘green the grey’ utilising nature
core; and sustainable and facilitates repair  improve connections within the based solutions; and
 improve the quality of he public of the urban townscape. centre and to surrounding  advocate climate resilience and
realm to attract more residents, communities, the City and wider a net-zero carbon place.
businesses and visitors. City Region and nation.
DISTRICT PLACEMAKING GUIDANCE
The City Centre is divided in to nine geographical ‘Districts’ for which District Regeneration Frameworks will be prepared to provide more detailed and local
placemaking guidance. This section outlines the strategic direction for the evolution of these Districts within the City Centre context.

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A VIBRANT CITY CENTRE

A VIBRANT CITY CENTRE WITH A GROWING ECONOMY | CONTEXT
CONTEXT : Supporting a Contemporary and Diverse collaboration. The global movement to ensure a Forum), as digital platforms cannot replace the social
Knowledge City ‘green and just recovery’ from the Covid-19 pandemic interaction needed for collaboration and ideas
will increase emphasis on the creation of green jobs generation. While future working patterns may include
The successful transformation of Glasgow’s economy and inclusive economic growth. a greater blend between office and home, demand for
over the last 30 years has proved the City’s resilience. more flexible and supportive city centre working
Post-industrial reinvention has created a diverse new Growth in the City Centre has capitalised on an environments is likely. In this regard, Covid-19 has
economy specialising in knowledge-intensive services, exceptional skills and talent base, excellent transport accelerated emerging trends towards greater agile
such as; finance, digital technology, life sciences, connectivity, and a global reputation as a desirable working and people-focused business environments
engineering and advanced manufacturing, low carbon City within which to live, work and play due to its lively containing better public space and services.
technologies, creative industries, tourism and higher arts and music scene, architectural heritage, prime
and further education. Glasgow has had one of the retail offer and café culture. As a knowledge city, in The pandemic has also highlighted the need for a
fastest growing economies in the UK in recent years, 2019, there were students from 135 countries greater resident population within city centres to
was named a top ten Global City of the Future in studying in Glasgow’s world renowned Universities sustain shops and services along with a greater blend
2018/19 (fDi Intelligence) and aims to be the most and many further and higher education of uses and attractions to bring life and activity through
productive major city economy in the UK by 2023 establishments, contributing to a 44.4% graduate day and evening. Glasgow City Centre will respond by
(Glasgow’s Economic Strategy). workforce – the highest of any large UK urban area putting people at the heart of its recovery and
outside London. transforming its place quality to ensure it continues to
The City Centre contains the (highly globally ranked), be attractive to investors, employers, workers,
International Financial Services District (IFSD) which, Globally, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has residents and visitors in future.
through Barclays Bank development at Buchanan affected the vibrancy of City Centres. A mass shift to
Wharf, has expanded to span both banks of the River greater home working has temporarily removed the The City’s renowned creativity and inherent culture of
Clyde. The recently designated Glasgow City office-based population that once sustained the innovation and reinvention provides a strong platform
Innovation District (GCID) - a partnership between viability of shops, cafes, restaurants, gyms and other for the City Centre to grasp new opportunities over the
Strathclyde University, the City Council and the parts of the central economic ecosystem. While the next 30 years.
business sector—seeks to deliver a new thriving impact of this will be acutely felt in the short term, the
community of companies, researchers and innovation unique role that city centre business environments
support uses in the City Centre that will further the provide in fostering agglomeration and innovation is
City’s reputation for innovation, invention and set to continue, (as highlighted by the World Economic

A VIBRANT CITY CENTRE WITH A GROWING ECONOMY | STRATEGIC APPROACH
2020 2050 Fig. 4a.1 Key

International Financial Services District
(IFSD)
Glasgow City Innovation District (GCID)
Increased residential Population
Retail Focus
Cultural and Leisure Attraction (s)
Play Space
Hubs for Cultural Production
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STRATEGIC APPROACH OUTCOME : A VIBRANT CITY CENTRE

This approach reflects the City Development Plan’s
The Strategic approach to creating A VIBRANT CITY
strategic outcome of A Vibrant Place with a Growing The City Centre will be a vibrant, attractive centre for
CENTRE seeks to:
Economy. knowledge and innovation driving an inclusive
 Repopulate the centre to bring life/activity to the growing economy.
whole centre
 Ensure a greater blend of development uses at

neighbourhood level
 Create more attractions across the centre,

including diversifying the experiential offer of the
retail core to attract more visitors
 Improve the quality of the urban environment to

improve attractiveness (to residents, businesses
and visitors)

A VIBRANT CITY CENTRE WITH A GROWING ECONOMY | STRATEGIC APPROACH
WHAT WE WANT TO ACHIEVE WHERE WE ARE NOW
We want the City Centre to continue to grow as a world The Covid-19 pandemic has magnified prevailing issues benefit from the diversity and quality of environment it
class destination to visit, work, invest and live. A in the City Centre that needed to be addressed if to offers. The Merchant City and Trongate remain a focus
transformed, better connected, more people-focused, continue to be attractive to people, (business, for the creative industries which contribute to the
greener and attractive public environment will support investors, residents) in future. The recovery process distinctive creative character of the City. Their growth
thriving mixed-use business communities and a necessitates that improvements to city centre should be supported, along with further creative
creative, agile workforce. A thriving inclusive and conditions be accelerated. clusters around the Barras and Speirs Locks.
diverse economy will create jobs and broaden
opportunities for all. The City Centre will grow as a The City Centre needs more people to bring life, The City Centre’s strong and successful retail core
centre for knowledge exchange, innovation and activity and ‘community’ to all areas. The pandemic has centres on iconic Buchanan Street. As in other UK and
excellence and benefit from the best possible digital highlighted how the City Centre overall cannot rely on international cities, changing shopping patterns,
connectivity. a predominately workforce population to sustain shops including the mass shift to online accelerated by the
and services and desperately needs more people living pandemic, is reducing the demand for retail floorspace,
More residents living in the City Centre and a greater there to create sustainable communities. This need was as evident in the contraction of prime retail space
mix of development uses will bring life to all parts of already evident in areas of monoculture, such as the along Argyle and Sauchiehall Streets. Shopping is
the centre, increase its round the clock vibrancy and IFSD and other business areas, which suffer a lack of increasingly becoming just one component of a wider
support a lively day and night-time cultural and leisure activity outside core office hours. leisure and entertainment visitor experience,
economy. A greater diversity of attractions and public therefore, to remain competitive, the City Centre must
spaces—including the reinvigoration of the riverside – In addition to new residents, business areas also need diversify its offer to become a more attractive ‘day out’
will broaden the experiential offer and appeal of the to respond to the changing needs of business and a destination that appeals to more users - including
City Centre as a destination. more agile workforce that require more flexible families, which it currently does not serve well. In the
workspaces and people-friendly environments. The short term, vacant and under-occupied retail space is
We want to attract more people to visit, live and work IFSD in particular, must address a lack of supporting likely to grow, matched also by office space freed up to
in an improved, greener and more pleasant City Centre shops, cafes, restaurants, gyms, homes, hotels and high accommodated greater home working and consequent
that has something to offer all of Glasgow’s citizens quality open spaces necessary to remain attractive and downsized office profiles.
while also enhancing its nationally significant economic competitive. In contrast, the Glasgow City Innovation
role and profile. District is embedded in the lively Merchant City and will

A VIBRANT CITY CENTRE WITH A GROWING ECONOMY | THE WAY FORWARD
THE WAY FORWARD throughout the centre and support its economic Create more attractions throughout the City Centre,
functions (see section 3. City Centre Living) including diversifying the experiential offer of the
This SDF seeks to support the diverse and changing retail core to attract more visitors
needs of existing and emerging businesses in the City Promote a greater blend of development uses at
Centre, encourage agglomeration and boost economic neighbourhood level, for round the clock activity As retail shopping becomes more omnichannel the
prosperity for the benefit of all. Towards this, the SDF scale of physical retail presence in city centres is
aims to bring more people and footfall to the centre – Address the needs of business and employees for diminishing. Increasingly, shopping has become part of
to live, work and visit – to sustain the local economy increasing agility, flexibility and more social and a wider leisure experience. Therefore, the potential to
and improve the quality of the place; its buildings, supportive urban environments through the promotion introduce new leisure and cultural attractions, feature
streets and environment. of a greater mix of uses at neighbourhood level and public spaces and events in to the City Centre to
high quality public space. diversify its experiential offer must be explored.
The City Centre must respond by being more flexible
through progressing a placemaking approach to its In particular, new development should ensure the A Retail, Leisure and Night time Economy Strategy will
transformation, as advocated by the City Development provision of a range of complementary uses (cafes, be prepared that explores opportunities to diversify
Plan policy CDP1 and SG 1 Placemaking, that departs shops, bars restaurants etc) in business focused uses within the retail core and throughout the City
from the rigidity of development use segregation. To neighbourhoods, prioritising areas where there is a Centre to enhance its appeal to more users. The
grow activity, greater flexibility will also be needed in current deficit (such as IFSD/Broomielaw and strategy should take a placemaking approach and seek
the use of existing and new buildings to encourage Cowcaddens/Dobbies Loan/Hanover Street). A greater to enhance the pedestrian experience, create a
multi-use to address vacancies or under occupancy and mix of homes, businesses, creative industry and day network of child-friendly spaces and improve
enable adaptability to accommodate changing needs. and night-time economy uses within 20 minute connections to a re-invigorated riverside. It should
sustainable neighbourhoods will spread activity explore emerging retail character areas (such as high-
The SDF promotes the following strategic development throughout the centre. The Agent of Change principle, end clustering at Ingram Street) and the changing
priorities: whereby new uses entering a neighbourhood are profiles of Sauchiehall Street and Argyll Street in
responsible for mitigating their environmental (such as serving their increasing adjoining residential
Repopulate the City Centre to ensure life/activity noise) impact seeks to minimise residential and night population. The strategy will feed in the review of the
throughout the whole centre time economy conflicts. City Development Plan policy CDP4 and SG 4: Network
of Centres.
Growing the number of people living in and around the
City Centre will bring footfall, activity and life

A VIBRANT CITY CENTRE WITH A GROWING ECONOMY | THE WAY FORWARD
Improve the quality of the urban environment to lighting projects, greening or urban farming. Particular latter now included in the new Glasgow City Innovation
attract more residents, businesses and visitors. support will be given for green solutions that bring District (GCID). The expansion of the IFSD, the new
nature in to the City and improve carbon sequestration. GCID and the potential for expansion of the centre-
This SDF promotes radical improvement in the quality wide SEIL should be reflected in a review of strategic
The SDF seeks to support the ongoing development
and attractiveness of the City Centre’s public and CDP designations.
and contribution of the many University, Higher and
environment; through high design quality in new
Further Education intuitions within the City Centre and Enhancements to physical and digital connectivity to/
buildings, creation of new feature public spaces and
support the many students that contribute to the from and throughout the centre are outlined in section
the transformation of the streetscape to be more
vibrancy of City Centre life. 4c: A Connected City Centre.
walkable and green (see sections 4c: A Connected City
Centre, and 4d: A Green & Resilient City Centre). The City Council GCC will work in partnership with the Action(s)
University of Strathclyde, Scottish Enterprise and
The development of new or adapted business spaces to Prepare a Retail, Leisure and Night time Economy
others to promote the growth of the GCID. The co-
meet changing business needs will be supported, along Strategy that seeks to broaden the experiential offer
location of innovative companies, supporting facilities
with a continued focus for Grade A office spaces within of the City Centre and support the changing needs of
and infrastructure in the heart of the City Centre will
the IFSD and M8 western corridor, post incubator and this sector.
foster an Innovation District that nurtures and
research & development within the Glasgow City
accelerates inclusive economic growth with world class Prepare an Arts and Lighting Strategy for the City
Innovation District and cultural production space
research and technology support. Similarly, this SDF Centre.
towards creative clusters at Merchant City/Trongate,
supports the expansion of the IFSD and the
Speirs Locks and the Barras. Introduce a Stalled Spaces (including buildings)
diversification of uses within it to create a high quality,
Temporary uses and innovative approaches to activate mixed use environment spanning a vibrant riverfront. programme for the City Centre to support the
vacant or under occupied buildings and public spaces activation of vacant and underused buildings and
The City Centre (CDP City Centre boundary) is currently spaces.
will be encouraged. Such approaches can be a flexible
designated a Strategic Economic Investment Location
and experimental way of reanimating spaces and Support the progression of the Glasgow City
(SEIL) in the Strategic (Regional) Development Plan the
buildings to stimulate activity that may lead to Innovation District, including preparation of
City Development Plan, in recognition of its importance
permanent development solutions. Within the City masterplans to coordinate development and the
at the economic heart of the City Region. Two further
Centre this could include vacant commercial space, integration of key sites within the locale. Similarly
localised SEILs lie within the centre at the International
upper floors, vacant sites or underpasses being support development of IFSD, including ensuring
Financial Services District (IFSD) and International
enlivened by pop up cafes, events space, arts and greater supporting mix of uses.
Technology and Renewable Energy Zone (ITREZ), the

A VIBRANT CITY CENTRE WITH A GROWING ECONOMY
Fig. 4a.2 Key
Stations and Subway – improved
environments
Central Station - explore potential for
POR T DUNDAS
WOODLANDS SIGHTHILL riverside access
Higher and Further Education
institutions
COWCADDENS
GARNETHILL Vacant Land (potential development
sites)
Glasgow City Innovation District (GCID)
IFSD
Potentially expanded IFSD
TOWNHEAD
Repopulated neighbourhoods
BLYTHSWOOD Existing focus of night time economy
(café, dining, bars)
Introduce social uses (shops, cafes,
restaurants)
ANDERSTON Expanding clusters of cultural
production
Growing clusters of cultural attractions
MERCHANT CITY
Improved Links to the S.E.C. and
Pacific Quay
ST. ENOCH Sauchiehall Street & Argyle Street-
reinvigorated civic & cultural streets,
with independent retailing, cafes and
restaurants.
Buchanan Street – primary focus for
TRADESTON BARRAS retail, supported by greater leisure offer
LAURIESTON across commercial core
Reinvigorated Riverside –
Reinvigorated riverside – River Park
with enlivened frontage to IFSD and
Custom House Quay
Reactivated High Street – action plan
delivery of creative uses and heritage
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A SUSTAINABLE, LIVEABLE CITY CENTRE

A SUSTAINABLE, LIVEABLE CITY CENTRE | CITY CENTRE LIVING
CONTEXT: Towards a Dense and Liveable City Centre for all as a basis for living well. In addition, the STRATEGIC APPROACH
importance of well planned and designed communities
In the last decade, many UK and European city centres that create liveable environments is emphasised as a The Strategic approach to creating A SUSTAINABLE AND
have benefited from population growth. The quality of means for promoting social cohesion and inclusion, LIVEABLE CITY CENTRE seeks to:
life afforded by being within walking distance of work, combatting loneliness, improving health, wellbeing and  promote city centre living within sustainable 20
home, cultural and leisure opportunities has begun to overall quality of life for people living in the City. minute communities
attract people back to live in improved central  enhance the distinctive and historic townscape of
neighbourhoods. This, in turn, has fuelled demand for The future success of Glasgow City Centre will depend
the City Centre
greater community infrastructure to make city centres on growing the density of its resident population within
 ensure densification is sustainable and facilitates
more liveable; in shops, schools, child care, medical a range of sustainable ’20 minute neighbourhoods’ that
repair of the urban townscape
services, open and green spaces as well as more bring life to the whole centre and support its economic
attractive, walkable streets. functions. Densification will support environmentally
responsible growth as a compact city, a key aim of the
strategic outcome of ‘A Thriving and Sustainable Place
The Covid-19 pandemic has reinforced the importance City Development Plan. Crucially, the improved
to Live and Work’.
of locality and the need for ‘20 minute environmental performance enabled by ’20 minute
neighbourhoods’, whereby people can access work, neighbourhoods’ is vital to cut carbon emissions and
fresh food, essential services and leisure opportunities combat climate change. OUTCOME | A SUSTAINABLE AND LIVEABLE CITY
within a 20 minute walk or cycle from home. The CENTRE
importance of ‘community’ has also been highlighted, The City Centre must take a holistic place-making
noting that neighbourhoods are about more than approach to liveability that grows the offer of good The City Centre will be attractive and liveable, and
buildings and services, but also about valued social quality homes, promotes community and improves the home to double its 2020 population within a variety of
networks. quality of the public environment. Public consultation connected, inclusive and distinct ‘20 minute
repeatedly cites the lack of green and public space in neighbourhoods’ that foster diverse, healthy and
In September 2019, at its conference on City Living, the City Centre and the dominance of car traffic as key resilient communities.
Glasgow adopted a declaration in support of the inhibitors to city living. Therefore, the City Centre must
implementation of the UN Geneva Charter on fundamentally address the provision of the social and
Sustainable Housing, which recognises the importance environmental infrastructure needed to be liveable and
of decent, adequate, affordable and healthy housing create healthy, sustainable neighbourhoods.

2020 2050 Fig. 4b.1 Key
Major Highway—M8 & Clydeside Expressway
Main City Centre Reference Points (Central &

Queen St Stations and the City Chambers)
Community clusters of city centre living

Family focused communities
Main opportunities for high density city living
Homes
WHAT WE WANT TO ACHIEVE  a choice of attainable, affordable, adaptable and  a transformed public realm of walkable, cleaner
low carbon homes of exceptional design quality, and greener streets linking new and improved
In 2050, the City Centre will be a desirable liveable including new build and converted buildings, public spaces, and
place that comprises a variety of inclusive and cohesive which will provide greater variety in housing  business-focused communities (such as IFSD)
sustainable communities that promote health and size, type, tenure and cost throughout the enlivened by new homes, shops, services and
wellbeing. The City Centre will have: centre; public spaces and a greater blend of
 a series of distinctive and socially cohesive ‘20 development uses at neighbourhood level.
 a dense and diverse population, with a vibrant minute neighbourhoods’ within and adjoining
mix of ages and cultures; the City Centre, that contain accessible shops
 double the population, having achieved the and services, green and recreational spaces,
target for growth to 40,000 residents by 2035, transport choices, learning and employment
as set by the Council’s City Centre Living opportunities and community focal points;
Strategy 2035;

WHERE WE ARE NOW creation of community; often being ad hoc isolated The development of new homes cannot be considered
blocks with poor access to everyday shops, and lacking in isolation and must be complemented by human
The City Centre is currently home to around 20,000
a community focus and walkable environment (as in social, environmental and economic infrastructure
people or 3.5% of the City’s population. Relative to its
Tradeston and Lancefield Quay). Many student halls of (shops, services, public spaces and a walkable,
European counterparts, the overall density of
residence are in similarly isolated blocks that lack local attractive, green and child-friendly environment) in
population is low and population growth in the last
services or do not integrate well in to their community order to build community, strengthen neighbourhood
decade has been lower than in comparator UK centres,
(such as in Townhead). identity, aid social cohesion and improve the physical
(such as Birmingham and Manchester) that have
and mental health and wellbeing of residents.
pursued dedicated growth strategies.
THE WAY FORWARD
The City Centre today contains a number of established In June 2020 the City Council produced a City Centre
For the City Centre to become more liveable and grow
and distinctive neighbourhoods, with their own unique Living Strategy 2035 (CCLS) to explore opportunities for
its resident population within a series of cohesive and
histories and identities. These differ in character, the repopulation of the City Centre and set a target to
sustainable neighbourhoods, it must focus on:
affluence and place quality. The revitalised Merchant almost double the resident population of the centre to
 Homes - ensuring the development of the right 40,000 by 2035. The CCLS will progress the ambitions
City is a popular ’20 minute neighbourhood’ given its
kind of homes in the right locations that of this City Centre SDF towards the creation of a
mix of uses and community amenities. Similar to the
broaden the housing offer, ensure ongoing sustainable and liveable City Centre.
City’s desirable West End, this popularity is causing
affordability and contribute to the creation of
demand for new homes to spill out in to its surrounding
community; The main opportunities for the creation of new homes
locales. Other neighbourhoods suffer from issues, such
as; severance from the City Centre by the M8, (such as  Environment—improving the quality and in the City Centre lie in the redevelopment of vacant
Anderston, Royston), vacant land and derelict land, attractiveness of the public environment to land and buildings, conversions of former/redundant
(such Port Dundas, Tradeston), or traffic dominated make it more people-focused, nature-friendly commercial buildings and the conversion of upper
streets, few facilities and lack of investment in the and climate resilient, and floors as part of vertically mixed-use buildings. The
public environment (such as Cowcaddens, Townhead,  Communities— ensuring development of CCLS contains actions to explore the technical barriers
Laurieston) and present an opportunity for urban accessible community amenities and that currently inhibit the development of new homes in
repair and renewal. infrastructure within walking distance of homes, the centre, including those relating to conversions of
that reinforce community identity and promote heritage buildings.
By contrast, more recent (2000’s) housing
social interaction and cohesion.
developments have not contributed towards the

In addition, new development in the City Centre should  the development of a new primary school on the The nine District Regeneration Frameworks (DRFs) will
have regard to the delivery of the following elements south bank to address a deficiency in this area, and identify opportunities to ensure sustainable and
that the CCLS will progress: consideration of further opportunities for new liveable neighbourhoods within (and across) the
school provision and environmental improvements ‘Districts’. They will explore opportunities to
 a greater range of housing offer (type, size, cost, to existing schools; strengthen existing neighbourhoods and the potential
tenure) at neighbourhood level to meet diverse  prioritisation of significant improvements in routes of neighbourhoods that are currently in transition.
needs and ensure ongoing affordability of the to schools, to make them safer, cleaner and
centre for existing and new residents; The development of new homes in the City Centre
healthier (particularly were they cross the M8 and
should be of high design quality and contribute
 new homes of high design quality, with generous other main roads);
towards a range of neighbourhood housing options.
internal and external space standards, that  family living in neighbourhoods more suited given
New homes must be complemented by well-designed
contribute to the attractiveness of their their quieter character and/or opportunity to
public space, an attractive and greened public realm,
neighbourhood; create/improve play space (such as in Blythswood,
walkable streets and necessary community
 low carbon and fuel efficient homes, that are Garnethill, Townhead, Laurieston);
infrastructure; including shops, nurseries, schools, play
adaptable to changing needs;  optimisation of potential of vacant, derelict and
space and medical services. New development should
 sustainable communities that adopt the principles underutilised land and buildings, particularly upper
strengthen community and neighbourhood identity to
of the ‘20 minute neighbourhood, specifically; floors, for the creation of new homes, and
promote a sense of belonging and consequent
– community ‘high streets’ as a focus for  Opportunites to increase the density of homes wellbeing.
amenities and interaction, (recreate the around public transport nodes / connections.
crosses)
– a mix of uses and civic facilities; cafes, shops, The above will be complemented by other
restaurants, libraries, nurseries etc. interventions proposed in this SDF that aim to make
– High quality open space catering for variety of the City Centre environment more attractive and
Action(s)
needs, such as relaxation or play liveable; including reducing car traffic, improving
– green spaces – to bring nature in to streets to be more people friendly, creating more and Support the delivery of the City Centre Living Strategy
communities and everyday city life better public social spaces and introducing trees, 2035 and other actions/propositions in this SDF that
– walkable, cycle-able and more child-friendly planting and other greening. improve the liveability of the City Centre.
streets / public realm

Fig. 4b.2 Key
Railway stations
Sighthill
Subway station
Buchanan Bus station
Vacant sites - optimise potential for new homes
within mix of uses
Cowcaddens Community ‘high streets’ – focal points for
Garnethill everyday shop and services
6
Existing primary schools
Townhead New primary school – indicative location

Improved active travel connections, prioritising
routes to schools
1 New/improved child-friendly public spaces -
Blythswood indicative locations highlighting need in locale
Mixed age communities with families
Central
Opportunities for higher density city living
5
Neighbourhoods in transition:
Merchant City
4 1. Blythswood –increasingly residential-
Anderston Broomielaw focused mixed use neighbourhood
Quay
3
2. South Bank: Tradeston/Laurieston –
St Enoch growing mixed-use destination neighbourhood
with post-industrial heritage.
3. Broomielaw/Anderston Quay - future
vibrant mixed-use riverfront neighbourhood
tradeston
Laurieston 4. High Street Cross/Duke Street Corridor –
restored civic focus at High Street Cross to
2 galvanise community
5. Anderston – reconnected via new civic focus
at Anderston Cross
6. Dobbies Loan/Hanover Street/North
Townhead – potential for greater residential
focus and better integrated student community

A SUSTAINABLE, LIVEABLE CITY CENTRE | A DISTINCTIVE AND HISTORIC TOWNSCAPE
Fig. 4b.3 Medieval Beginnings Fig. 4b.4 1850—Mercantile and Industrial Expansion Fig. 4b.5 1911—2nd City of the Empire
Fig. 4b.6 21st Century—Post Industrial: The City

A DISTINCTIVE AND HISTORIC TOWNSCAPE
Centre has a strong cohesive historic core and a
fragmented hinterland
Glasgow’s growth is evident in the historic townscape urban fragmentation and severance, largely on the
of the City Centre. Medieval beginnings around High centre’s periphery.
Street and Trongate gave way to a Merchant City with
The City Centre today is compact; effectively,
civic monuments and an early street grid that, with
contained by the M8, High Street and its southern
growing industrial wealth, expanded west to become a
riverbank spanning towards the M74 and the
platform for the elegant townhouses of the
neighbourhoods of Glasgow’s ‘Southside’. The natural
Blythswood new town. Industrial expansion enabled
topography of the centre has influenced its pattern of
rapid growth with intensive activity along the
development; whereby the low lying Clyde River Valley
riversides. Later post-industrial decline brought
rises northwards to a series of drumlins. Landmark
extensive demolition, comprehensive redevelopment
buildings that punctuate these drumlin tops, in and
and growing car dominance, which has left a legacy of
around the City Centre, largely define the City skyline.

Fig. 4b.7 Spires rising above the datum in the Fig. 4b.8 Glasgow’s steep drumlins and varied Fig. 4b.9 In Blythswood, building heights respond
Merchant City. topography can exaggerate a building’s prominence on to the topography and decrease in scale from the
the skyline Central core and the Broomielaw towards its summit.
The Central Conservation Area covers much of the City distinctive townscape with dramatic views and vistas. Within the centre, heritage buildings and features,
Centre and hosts a significant concentration of listed There are notable long north-south and east-west views, vistas and distinctive townscape qualities must
buildings and other buildings of townscape views through the grid and towards, and along, the be protected, enhanced and reinvigorated to ensure
importance, whose spires and other historic features river as well as many attractive vistas that terminate at their continued legacy to the City. New development
contribute to the beauty and character of the City. monuments and/or landmark buildings. must sensitively integrate with the centre’s townscape
This combination of rich heritage and varied Concern for the condition of the City’s heritage is character and heritage assets. High, and where
topography overlaid with a street grid creates a frequently cited in public consultation. possible innovative, design quality that successfully
marries contemporary architecture with the historic
environment will be required in order to enrich the
character and value of the City Centre townscape.

Fig 4.b.10 Key
Conservation Area(s)
Sighthill
Listed Buildings and
Structures
Scheduled Monument
Cowcaddens
Garnethill Area of fragmented
townscape in need of repair
and/or improvement
Townhead Indicative Views of
Townscape Importance –
Blythswood
Subject to view
management plan
Central
Anderston
Merchant City
The Centre’s riverside location, varied
Broomielaw
topography, historic townscape and
St Enoch
gridded streets contribute to its
distinctive character and identity.
Today, the rich historic core of the

tradeston
centre is largely enveloped by an area
of fragmented urban fabric in need of
Laurieston
redevelopment or improvement.

SUSTAINABLE DENSIFICATION AND URBAN REPAIR
SUSTAINABLE DENSIFICATION AND URBAN REPAIR sustainable densification requires density increases not sensitive; important views would not be compromised,
to compromise on internal space standards but to and the location has high public transport accessibility
A core ambition of the SDF is to increase the density of utilise good design towards ensuring desirable living and good walking and cycling connections.
people living and working in the City Centre in order to and working standards that can flexibly adapt to future
support a compact sustainable city, grow the economy needs. Notwithstanding, an assessment of building height,
and repair areas of fragmented townscape. scale, form and mass should consider a building’s
BUILDING HEIGHT AND SCALE contribution to its different settings, ranging from the
Fig. 4b.10 highlights the contrast in the City Centre’s street environment to the wider townscape and city
townscape, whereby the historic core of the Central The majority of buildings within the City Centre are of form.
Conservation Area is surrounded by a peripheral tenemental (3-5 storeys) or mid-rise (6-9 storeys)
’doughnut’ of more fragmented urban fabric. Future heights: Garnethill and Blythswood are established
growth will largely be focused on the re-densification tenemental neighbourhoods and the commercial core New development must adopt a context-responsive
and repair of these fragmented areas and, in so doing, is largely mid-rise whereby original Victorian buildings design-led approach to placemaking that responds to
will aim to redevelop vacant and derelict land and of 4-7 storeys have been topped up. In recent years, the needs of the neighbourhood and contributes
buildings, re-define and strengthen neighbourhoods commercial intensification has created a scattering of towards its holistic sustainability.
and reinvigorate the riverside. tall buildings (buildings that are substantially taller than
their surroundings and visibly alter the townscape and
Throughout the centre, increases in density (of homes skyline) with clustering emerging along the western M8
and workspaces) must be balanced with the delivery of corridor.
associated socio-economic and environmental
infrastructure – the external spaces and services –to Principally, increases in density in the City Centre will
ensure the creation of cohesive neighbourhoods that be achieved at a contextual human scale (noting that
endure in to the future. Access to high quality green higher density does not imply higher rise
and open space, educational and leisure opportunities, development). However, there are opportunities for
public transport, shops and services, within an taller buildings to create landmarks in appropriate
attractive, safe and climate resilient public locations where: the urban fabric lends itself to
environment are necessary components of diverse, buildings of scale with wider streets (for sunlight
attractive and liveable communities. Similarly, penetration); the townscape is less historically

SUSTAINABLE DENSIFICATION AND URBAN REPAIR
Conservation Areas – density increases will primarily be

achieved through conversions, (including upper floors), and
Sighthill infill development. Existing datums should be respected,
however, additional height and scale may be appropriate
where it would enhance the character of the neighbourhood
Cowcaddens by creating new landmarks of exceptional design quality.
Garnethill
Heritage buildings and features (listed or of other townscape
value) should be sensitively incorporated within new
development.
Townhead
Focus for Densification and Townscape Repair
Blythswood
Development should restore, define and bring cohesion to
these fragmented townscapes. Densification should bring a
Central mix of people and uses to create vibrant and liveable urban
Anderston
communities containing new homes, workspaces, public
spaces, shops, services and neighbourhood focal points
Merchant within an attractive and climate sensitive public
City
Broomielaw environment.
St Enoch Blue – Development should be largely be at contextual
human scale. Improvements to connectivity – for walking,
cycling and public transport - should better connect these
tradeston areas to the central core and to surrounding
neighbourhoods. Development along the north M8 corridor
Laurieston should address deficiencies in public transport accessibility.
Yellow - Opportunity exists for densification at greater

height and scale given the former industrial urban grain
Fig. 4b.11 Key comprising larger blocks and wider streets, plus
Conservation Area(s) Opportunity for densification, urban National Rail Station underutilised transport nodes. A concentration of vacant
repair and greater height and scale
Opportunity for densification and urban SPT Subway Station land presents an opportunity for innovative urban
repair Area of more stable townscape Buchanan Bus Station. restructuring that should reinvigorate the riverside and
Universities & College Campuses
define the IFSD and M8 corridor.

SUSTAINABLE RE-DENSIFICATION AND URBAN REPAIR
Sustainable Densification  activate the street through active frontages Action(s) : Further Studies
New development should embody context- and ground floor uses This SDF promotes the ambitions to sustainably
responsive high quality design, that contributes  employ exceptional design quality, and densify the City Centre over the next 30 years and
towards the sustainable densification of the City innovate where possible to ensure a beautiful City Centre townscape and
Centre and, therefore, has to: skyline that is enriched by contemporary
 ensure building height, scale, form and innovative urban architecture and enhanced
 improve the economic, social and massing is appropriate to the location heritage assets.
environmental functioning of its
neighbourhood and the liveability of the  ensure good internal and external space Urban design guidance should be prepared at
wider centre; standards and management regimes District level to guide and encourage high quality
design responses that optimise development
 ensure access to high quality green and potential whilst protecting and enhancing the
open space for residents, workers and all The above criteria builds upon City Development character of the place.
users Plan policy CDP1 and Supplementary Guidance
SG1: Placemaking Part 1 & 2 which provides To inform this guidance, a view management plan
 repair the urban fabric and neighbourhood will be prepared for the City Centre, which will also
comprehensive guidance on how to achieve high-
legibility, realising the development of explore the centre’s evolving urban form.
quality placemaking, including guiding the
vacant land and buildings and renewing
development of tall buildings.
street connections where possible;
 protect, enhance and reinvigorate heritage

buildings and features
 respect views and vistas and create new

visual interest, to further enrich the City’s
townscape and identity
 respond positively to the microclimate of the

locale
 minimise its environmental impact (including

embodied energy) and improve the
environmental quality and strategic climate
resilience of the City Centre

4 C
A CONNECTED CITY CENTRE

A CONNECTED CITY CENTRE | CONNECTIVITY & MOVEMENT
CONTEXT: Transforming mobility

growing importance of ‘the 20 minute Transport Strategy (2020), that advocates a vision for a
Glasgow City Centre is transforming to become a more neighbourhood’ (whereby everyday shops and services transport system that will help create great places, and
people-friendly, attractive, healthy and liveable place. are accessible within walking distance of home) that progresses its priorities to “reduce inequalities, take
Like other progressive global cities - that are was highlighted by the Covid-19 ‘lockdown’, are all climate action, help deliver inclusive economic growth
transitioning from car dependency towards cleaner and minimising the need for car travel and shaping our and improve health and wellbeing”. The SDF seeks to
more socially inclusive modes of travel - Glasgow faces communities. Furthermore, digital technology is being implement Glasgow City Development Plan policy
a significant challenge in repurposing its car dominated used to optimise the efficiency of urban infrastructure CDP11 and SG11 covering Sustainable Transport and
streets and transport networks to become more systems in cities (including public transport, energy, Travel that seek to ensure Glasgow is a connected city
walking, wheeling and cycling friendly and supportive water and waste) to meet future environmental goals characterised by sustainable and active travel.
of improved public transport. The creation of well- and will similarly influence the evolution of the City
designed people-focused streets and public spaces will Centre over the next 30 years. The place ambitions for the City Centre, advocated in
encourage active travel and help realise the health, this SDF, will be supported and delivered by the
social and environmental benefits necessary for a zero- The City Centre SDF seeks to promote active travel forthcoming new Regional Transport Strategy and
carbon, equitable and prosperous future. The City (walking, wheeling, cycling and other forms) and Glasgow City Council’s suite of forthcoming new
Centre is compact and has the potential to become integrated public transport and minimise (if not transport plans; a city-wide Glasgow Transport
among the most accessible, attractive and walkable remove) non-essential car journeys from the City Strategy, City Centre Transformation Plan and a
urban centres in Europe, increasing its appeal as a Centre. The SDF incorporates the recommendations, Liveable Neighbourhoods Plan.
visitor destination and as a place to live and work. (published December 2018) of the City Council
commissioned independent ‘Connectivity Commission’
Internationally, the influence of changing transport, that sought to explore how the City Centre’s public
societal and technological trends is further facilitating realm, street network and public transport system
the shift towards walkable cities containing connected could be improved to enhance the experience for all
local neighbourhoods and efficient mass transit. who move to/from/through the City Centre.
Growing electrification and automation, reducing car
ownership among young people, improving digital The SDF supports the delivery of the key aims and
connectivity, greater homeworking and the consequent outcomes of the Scottish Government’s National

A CONNECTED CITY CENTRE | CONNECTIVITY & MOVEMENT
2020 2050 Fig. 4c.1 Key

M8 Corridor
Environmental improvements along M8 corridor
Greened Grid
Gateway improvements
New Connections to and along the River
Existing rail/subway station
Upgraded rail/subway stations with improved
accessibility and surrounding environment
New cross-city rapid transport options (Indicative)
AGE
STRATEGIC APPROACH WHAT WE WANT TO ACHIEVE OUTCOME | A CONNECTED CITY CENTRE
The Strategic approach to creating A Connected City We want to redefine the City Centre street network to The City Centre will be the hyper connected sustainable
Centre seeks to: create a simplified and integrated new movement/ heart of the City Region, and link communities and
mobility network. A new network of ‘smart’ streets will places through a range of integrated, healthy,
 Redefine city centre streets to create a simplified, separate modes of transport and redefine priority accessible and environmentally sensitive travel options.
highly integrated movement network routes for walking/wheeling, cycling, public transport
 Prioritise and encourage active travel or car access and so clarify, and improve, their specific
movement and place functions. Streets will contain
 Improve connections within the City Centre and to
less vehicle traffic, (particularly private car), and road
surrounding communities, the City and wider city -
space (including parking space) will be rebalanced to
region and nation
give more space to pedestrians and active and
sustainable transport modes over cars. Streets will be
greener, cleaner and healthier and contribute to the
strategic outcome of A Connected Place to Move
environmental management of the City through the
Around and Do Business
inclusion of ‘green – blue infrastructure’ such as street
trees, rain gardens and attractive green spaces.

A CONNECTED CITY CENTRE | REDEFINED, SIMPLIFIED AND INTEGRATED NETWORK
WHERE ARE WE NOW Similarly, the M8 continues to have a negative impact efficiently. Instead, modes should be separated out,
on the City Centre as a place, in terms of community their routes simplified and their function prioritised on
The SDF advocates implementation of the movement
severance, pollution and blight of adjacent land. street within an integrated coherent mobility network,
hierarchy, whereby, (in order of priority), walking/
Crossings are difficult and unattractive for pedestrians, adopting the principles of the ‘super-block’ as
wheeling, cycling and public transport must take
people with mobility aids and cyclist. Investment in the appropriate.
precedence over private car use in order to reduce
strategic road network, such as the M74 completion
emissions, achieve zero-carbon goals and ensure
and improvements to the M8 and M73, has sought to To feed in to this redefinition of the network, the City
healthier lifestyles and greater equity regarding travel
alleviate congestion on the M8 and improve strategic Council should undertake a movement and place
options. The current City Centre street network and
connectivity. assessment of City Centre streets to explore their
adjoining M8 strategic motorway network do not
mobility and place contribution. Similar to work
enable the movement hierarchy to be realised. City
THE WAY FORWARD undertaken by Transport for London (TfL) for central
Centre streets are characterised by the following:
London, Glasgow should develop its own methodology
This next stage in Glasgow’s transformation involves a
 traffic dominance – a higher proportion of street fundamental rethinking of how people move around, and category of street types (see example fig 4c.2 on
space is given to cars/vehicles and car parking p49). The redefinition of the street network will
enjoy and access the City Centre and its opportunities.
than in many comparator city centres, and this provide the strategic context for future street
It requires a new vision for movement that puts the
is at the expense of pedestrian space with interventions, to create a new simplified network of
needs of pedestrians first and supports the shifting role
narrow and often crowded pavements within green streets, underpinned by the following
of the City Centre in becoming a more liveable, zero-
polluted hot spots requirements to:
carbon, people-centred place.
 Confused street function – the street network  reduce car journeys in the City Centre by 30% by
lacks clarity with too many streets that cater for Redefining the street network - a simplified and 2030, working towards a target of 50% by 2050
every mode of transport, and incrementally integrated ‘green grid’  repurpose road space given to cars and parking to
implemented bus gates and one way systems walking, wheeling, cycling, public transport and
This SDF advocates that a comprehensive reassessment
 Confused bus network - with duplication of public space, thus asserting the movement
of the City Centre’s street network (and transport
routes, bus stops and other infrastructure for hierarchy where pedestrian journeys dominate
system) be undertaken with a view to clarifying and
different operators
simplifying mobility functions. Not every street needs  simplify the routing for buses to, from and through
to have traffic move through it nor should every street the City Centre
be pedestrianised, for the City Centre to work

 explore the potential for new mass public transit,

Basic Travel Free Passage of
such as a metro Network Bicycles
 develop a complete and coherent cycle network

Public Transport Resident’s
Vehicles
Services
 recognise the role of streets as public spaces Private Vehicles
Spaces for
People
 introduce greening and bring nature to the City Bicycles
Local Services
 incorporate green-blue infrastructure as part of Pedestrian

Priority
the environmental management of a climate
resilient City Centre
The proposed reassessment and redefinition of the City

Centre street network will have impacts on public
transport networks extending to the wider City Region.
As such, the proposed project should be carried out in
partnership, and collaboratively, with transport
agencies (such as SPT, Transport Scotland, Network
Rail), transport operators and users. The proposed MOVEMENT
redefinition of the street network should feed in to the
preparation of forthcoming strategies, such as a new
Regional Transport Strategy, Glasgow’s city-wide
Transport Strategy, City Centre Transformation Plan
and Liveable Neighbourhoods Plan which should be
aligned with the SDF placemaking objectives. Delivery
of a redefined street network will be progressed by the
City Centre Transformation Plan and inform future
projects.
Fig. 4c.2 PLACE

REASSESSING THE M8 STRATEGIC ROAD NETWORK Action (s)
Complementing the review of the City Centre local road  Reduce car based travel, (such as through Support the alignment of strategies, plans, policies and
network, an assessment of the M8 should be promotion of managed motorway for greater projects affecting City Centre transport networks
undertaken, in partnership with Transport Scotland, to public transport priority around SDF placemaking objectives, including the new
explore its strategic movement function and  Reduce volume of car traffic within M8 City Regional Transport Strategy, city-wide Transport
opportunities to improve its impact on the City Centre Centre corridor (such as encourage greater use Strategy, City Centre Transformation Plan and Liveable
motorway corridor environs. The study will build on of the M74 and M73 link for M8 east-west Neighbourhoods Plan.
current ‘managed motorway’ studies being undertaken journeys).
by Transport Scotland and feed in to the Strategic Support collaborative working between the City
Transport Projects Review (STPR2) and will set the Long term, coordinated and holistic improvement of Council, Transport Scotland, SPT, Network Rail and
strategic context for the design and alignment of future the City Centre street network, M8 City Centre corridor other key partners, operators and users to explore how
proposals affecting the M8 through the City Centre and City’s transport networks is needed to improve the City’s transport networks and systems can adapt
corridor, its junctions, slips, underpasses or bridges. integration of the mobility network, address prevailing and improve to achieve the SDF’s placemaking
The study, and a subsequent strategy for the issues of poor environmental quality and transition ambitions for the City Centre. Progress strategic
improvement of the M8, should aim to reduce the towards a carbon neutral, less car dependent and more assessments of the city street network and M8 to
severance caused by the M8 between the City Centre people-oriented City Centre. This will require strong inform future interventions.
and surrounding communities, improve the collaborative partnership working between key
environmental (air, noise, visual) quality of its locale
stakeholders involved in the design, planning and Prepare a movement and place review the City Centre
and should be underpinned by the following objectives: delivery of transport infrastructure at local, regional street network to feed in to the above assessments.
 to minimise road infrastructure land take - and national levels. The City Council will work closely
rationalise slip roads and junctions, lanes where with Transport Scotland, SPT, Network Rail and other
possible partners, operators and users to explore how the City’s
 improve the ability for people to cross - transport networks and systems can adapt and
reconfigure crossings for pedestrian and cycle improve to achieve the SDF’s placemaking ambitions
priority for the City Centre.
 ‘green’ the motorway corridor and improve its
place contribution and environmental quality

A CONNECTED CITY CENTRE | PRIORITISE AND ENCOURAGE ACTIVE TRAVEL
WHAT WE WANT TO ACHIEVE THE WAY FORWARD
We want to create a city centre with an outstanding as via the South City Way. The current ‘Avenues’ The centre must realise a transformational modal shift,
pedestrian environment that is well connected, safe project, due for completion in 2025, is remodelling key where pedestrians/people with mobility aids and
and a pleasure to use. Space reclaimed from cars and routes to be more pedestrian, cycle and public cyclists dominate over cars, within a more attractive
parking will allow streets to be rebalanced in favour of transport oriented and introducing trees and enhanced greened streetscape that prioritises and encourages
walking, wheeling, cycling and other active modes. A public space to increase their attractiveness. sustainable travel behaviours. The redefinition of the
joined up, coherent and integrated cycle network will street network to create a new smart ‘green grid’ for
allow seamless and safe travel by bike to/from However, despite this progress, much remains to be the City Centre will prioritise active travel overall and
surrounding communities and throughout the centre. done if the centre is to transition towards a truly should incorporate the following:
The City Centre’s redefined street network will sustainable, carbon neutral future. The current Covid-
prioritise active travel overall, within a climate resilient 19 pandemic has highlighted the acute need for greater  A Redistribution of road space in favour of
‘green grid’ framework of transformed greened streets pedestrian/wheeling space in the City Centre, to which pedestrians/people with mobility aids and cyclists
linking public green spaces. The new ‘green grid’ will the City Council has responded by implementing to prioritise active travel – this may include the
support city centre living and the enhancement of temporary measures to extend pavements and close extension of pavements, new cycle lanes, street
communities, and increase the City Centre’s appeal as a streets under its ‘Spaces for People’ programme. Such greening (such as trees and raingardens) and the
place to work and visit. measures need to be made permanent and, moving creation of leisure space through utilising space
forward, a more radical and accelerated transformation from the removal of car parking and vehicle lanes
WHERE WE ARE NOW of the streetscape is needed to deliver the
infrastructure required to support a repopulated City  A complete cycle network- a coherent, legible,
Glasgow has begun to transform its streetscape and Centre and ensure a green recovery.
attractive and safe cycle network is needed to
give car space back to people. The remodelling of
build a cycling culture and the complete network
Buchanan Street has created an iconic people-focused The City Centre must address current issues of:
to/from/through the City Centre should be
street and investment in the Merchant City’s public domination of vehicle traffic on streets at the expense integrated within the ‘green grid’ and may form
realm supports a vibrant neighbourhood where cars of walking and cycling space; an incomplete part of existing or new Avenues
are guests in the pedestrian environment. New fragmented cycle network; poor quality walking
segregated cycle lanes are being introduced within the environments with narrow pavements and little green
centre and beyond to connect with communities, such relief, and consequent poor quality routes to school.

A CONNECTED CITY CENTRE | PRIORITISE AND ENCOURAGE ACTIVE TRAVEL
 An extension of existing ‘Avenue’ routes beyond reinforce the creation of the ‘green grid’, prioritise Action
the M8, River and High Street to provide seamless walking/wheeling and cycling over other forms of
active travel connections that link communities travel and seek to enhance existing or create new Support the prioritisation and integration of active
with the City Centre. Existing ‘Avenues’ are walking and cycling connections. travel within the development of a redefined simplified
principal greened routes where vehicle traffic is ‘green grid’ for the City Centre.
reduced and pedestrians, cyclists and public The forthcoming City Centre Transformation Plan will
transport have greater priority. outline the improvements to the City Centre travel Support development of a complete cycle network to/
network and systems and so deliver the placemaking from/through the City Centre and the preparation of
 The creation of new ‘avenues’ within the Centre - objectives of this SDF and progress the street design guidance for greened walking and cycle
recommendations of the Connectivity Commission, in routes.
more streets within the City Centre will be
remodelled to provide green sustainable routes support of the City Centre’s planned sustainable
that include a specific movement function growth and green recovery.
(prioritising active travel, bus, metro, car access)

and structural street greening in order to ‘green
the grey’ street grid. Routes should complement
the existing ‘avenues’ network and prioritise
routes to schools, linking of key attractions and
public transport nodes (such as rail and subway
stations, bus and potential future metro stops) and
contribute to the green network connecting public
green spaces/pocket parks.
 Reconfigured gateway crossings for walking/

wheeling/cycling priority –to reduce the
severance caused by heavily trafficked routes and
road infrastructure, such as M8 junctions
New development within the City Centre should

A CONNECTED CITY CENTRE | IMPROVED CONNECTIONS
WHAT WE WANT TO ACHIEVE active travel, significant improvements in the quality, public transport system that facilitates sustainable
quantity and accessibility of public transport will be economic growth. As such, they should explore
The City Centre will be the sustainably connected heart required to provide effective alternatives to private car improvements to the quality and capacity of the
of the City Region. Improvements in the quality, usage. regional rail and bus networks and explore potential for
capacity and attractiveness of the public transport new mass transit options, such as a metro system.
networks and systems will encourage greater use by Furthermore, improvements in the City Centre’s Recent investment to improve bus priority
travellers to, from and throughout the City Centre. A physical environment are needed to overcome physical infrastructure and reallocate road space to high
greater range of active and public transport options will and psychological ‘barriers’ to accessing the City Centre occupancy vehicles, such as buses, on parts of a
complement a reduction in car parking. A transformed from outside and to better connect the centre with its ‘managed motorway’ around Glasgow is currently
M8 with an improved environment will reduce its surrounding communities. Poor station environs limit being progressed by the City Council in partnership
severance effect and negative environmental impacts. usage of some parts of the rail network, while other with the Scottish Government, Transport Scotland, SPT
The City Centre will be better connected to its unattractive ‘gateways’ to City Centre include bleak and the Bus Partnership. Improvements to the bus
surrounding communities physically and digitally. underpasses or car dominated crossings. Where network should be complemented by operators’
development has severed walking routes and visual investment in fleet modernisation, improved ticketing
WHERE WE ARE NOW connections, connectivity within the Centre has been and technology to improve its efficiency and
compromised, such as the disconnection of the attractiveness.
There have been a number of positive changes in the riverside from the central core of the City Centre.
public transport network in the City Centre and wider The City-Centre Transformation Strategy will progress
region in recent years, including: increased park and THE WAY FORWARD the following place interventions and projects towards
ride provision, modernisation of the Subway and new improving connections to/from/within the centre:
bus and rail infrastructure, such as Queen Street Through the preparation of the city-wide Glasgow
Station upgrade, capacity enhancements at Glasgow Transport Strategy, the City Centre Transformation  Creation of a simplified efficient prioritised bus
Central Station and the introduction of streamline bus Plan and new Regional Transport Strategy, city, network - that rationalises routing and reallocates
corridors and bus gates. The creation of a quality bus regional and national partners will work together to road space to buses as part of the redefined ‘green
partnership and the establishment of Scotland’s first ensure the City Centre is served by a range of high grid’ street network and links communities and
Low Emission Zone (to address air quality) are further quality sustainable transport choices. These strategies attractions within and outside the City Centre.
significant achievements. However, if the City Centre is will ensure the City Centre enhances its connectivity at  Explore potential to integrate future additional
achieve its zero carbon goals, in addition to prioritising the heart of the City Region by a world class integrated
mass transit options, such as metro or tram.

environment around Central Station, including affecting M8 infrastructure, rail and bus stations will be
 Improve ‘gateway’ crossings to create a more
potential riverside access to improve connectivity progressed in partnership with Transport Scotland,
seamless transition between the City Centre and
to the IFSD and riverside. Network Rail and SPT. In addition, future development
surrounding communities and reduce the barrier
should seek to improve connectivity in the City Centre,
effect of the M8, main roads, rail lines or the River.  Reconnect the River - the City’s most
including improve and/or restore historic walking,
Rationalised junctions to reduce road underutilised asset currently suffers disconnection
cycling and visual connections.
infrastructure; reconfigured crossings and other from the City Centre ‘core’ by a traffic dominated
design interventions to attribute greater priority to quayside and development that has blocked
Digital Connectivity
walking, wheeling and cycling; activation of routes, (such as Anderston and St Enoch centres).
underpasses and bridges (through development, The need to improve connections to/from the In 2050, the City Centre will be digitally hyper
arts, lighting, leisure uses) - should all aim to make River in order to bring people to the riverside, connected and inclusive; with ubiquitous, high-quality
crossing the M8 quicker, easier, safer and more grow activity and encourage its development as a wireless and broadband connectivity built in to its
attractive. Priorities for action include; Anderston destination within the City is a priority for this City physical fabric to drive productivity and innovation and
Cross, to reconnect Argyll Street for walking and Centre SDF and the River Corridor SDF. digitally connected all residents. The City Council’s
cycling and enhance Anderston Station as an
 Develop a strategy for night-time accessibility and digital strategy aims to progress the City –as an
improved civic focal point; and, Junction 15
safe travel to support the night-time economy and innovative and pioneering global leader—towards
rationalisation to improve connections to Royston hyper connectivity that will make the City more
public safety.
and around Glasgow Royal Hospital. efficient, successful and sustainable. The provision of
 Improve stations and their approaches – Comprehensively improving the functional and infrastructure (such as power and ducting) and new
Committed proposals to enhance capacity and aesthetic quality of the City Centre's public technologies that enhance digital connectivity should
quality of High Street station include a new public environment to create attractive streets that integrate form part of future developments and digital
plaza and entrance to improve the sense of arrival. a variety of public and active travel options is a masterplanning should be adopted to coordinate and
Station environs and routes to/from them must be substantial undertaking that stands to be integrate such technologies across the City Centre.
attractive and prioritise walking, wheeling, cycling transformational. It will require significant investment
Action (s)
to encourage use and support surrounding and partnership working that merges strategic network
Support the progression of the Glasgow Transport
development. Priorities for future improvement planning with local place based aspirations, which will
Strategy, Regional Transport Strategy and City-Centre
include: Anderston, Charing Cross, Argyll Street be identified through the DRFs.
Transformation Strategy to improve mobility
stations and further enhancement of the street The exploration, design and delivery of proposals
connectivity to/from through the centre.

A CONNECTED CITY CENTRE | SEAMLESS WALKING AND CYCLING ROUTES
Fig. 4c.3 Key
Committed Avenues & Street

Improvements (2020)
POR T DUNDAS
WOODLANDS SIGHTHILL
Committed Cycle Infrastructure
Improvements (2020)
COWCADDENS
Indicative future internal avenues
(street improvement, greening, active
travel) to create ‘green grid’
GARNETHILL
Indicative future avenues extensions

- to better connect centre and
TOWNHEAD
surrounding communities
BLYTHSWOOD Buchanan Street—the pedestrian

spine
High Street Action Plan
GEORGE SQUARE indicative street closure to create

new park space
Improve Mitchel Library & Charing

ANDERSTON MERCHANT CITY Cross connection - explore potential
for M8 cap
ST. ENOCH Potential enhancements of existing

cross river connections (see River
SDF)
TRADESTON Gateways – Improved public realm

for greater active travel priority
- existing committed improvements
LAURIESTON
- priorities for future improvement
Missing Links: Opportunity for new

BARRAS
walking/wheeling/cycling links

Fig. 4c.4 Key
Improve connections between Queen

Street and Central Stations
POR T DUNDAS
WOODLANDS SIGHTHILL Potential High Speed Rail terminus at
Central Station
COWCADDENS
Explore potential riverside entrance
GARNETHILL to Central Station
High Street Station – committed

improvements in capacity, station
BUCHANAN BUS
building and public realm.
STATION
BLYTHSWOOD TOWNHEAD Explore improvements to stations &

environs
QUEEN ST
STATION Improved environment of M8 corridor
(explore potential for reduction in
GLASGOW CENTRAL road infrastructure, improved
STATION GEORGE SQUARE crossings, greening and better
integration with townscape )
Reconnected Neighbourhoods -
ANDERSTON MERCHANT CITY explore potential to reconnect for
walking/wheeling/cycling
ST. ENOCH Explore potential for new light rail

Metro route (route indicative only)
Explore potential new river crossing

TRADESTON BARRAS
Fastlink
LAURIESTO N Low Emission Zone
Indicative expanded future LEZ
Primary Schools

4 d
A GREEN CITY CENTRE

A GREEN CITY CENTRE | CONTEXT
Context: Improving Place Quality adaptation needs. The provision of green (including Climate resilience and carbon neutrality must underpin
trees and planting within parks, gardens, green roofs all new development in the City Centre and the retrofit
High quality public spaces set within an attractive, safe and walls and nesting opportunities for pollinators, of its urban environment. The City Centre must also
and welcoming framework of streets are fundamental birds and bats) and blue (including raingardens, ponds utilise renewable energy for heat and power and
to our enjoyment of a city. Feature parks, squares and and water channels) infrastructure within the City employ new technologies to improve its environmental
promenade spaces alongside rich architectural heritage Centre is fundamental to the City’s response to the performance.
are distinctive, often iconic, components of notable urgent climate and ecological emergency and to ensure
and attractive international cities. a green and just recovery from the Covid pandemic. STRATEGIC APPROACH
Public open spaces are also crucial for health and Green-blue infrastructure promotes physical and The Strategic approach to creating A GREEN AND
wellbeing. As such, their provision is vital in support of mental health, community cohesion, learning and play, RESILIENT CITY CENTRE seeks to:
the City Centre’s ambition to become a cleaner, food growing, the effective management of surface  Create a network of high quality public open
greener and more liveable place. Green spaces and water flooding and moderation of climate change. It spaces
play spaces are essential components of liveable also supports business investment; as high quality  Adapt the urban environment to be climate
neighbourhoods to enable physical activity, workplaces increasingly desire high quality supportive
resilient through nature based solutions
engagement with nature, social interaction and quiet environments for their workforce.
 Utilise innovative solutions to become a net-zero
relaxation. The importance of green spaces and access
carbon place.
to nature for our physical and mental wellbeing has Currently, the City Centre’s urban landscape is largely
been highlighted by the Covid-19 pandemic and, grey and ‘hard’. As such, it presents significant
consequently, has brought deficiencies in provision potential for transformation by ‘greening the grey’ and
strategic outcome of Creating a Green Place that is
within urban centres in to acute focus. utilising nature based solutions to improve its
Resilient, Accessible and Attractive.
environmental performance. A comprehensive
The Infrastructure Commission for Scotland (January connected network of green - blue infrastructure that OUTCOME : A GREEN AND RESILIENT CITY CENTRE
2020 Key Findings Report) has broadened its definition is integrated and multi-functional is needed to absorb
of infrastructure to include natural assets as ‘green- surface water, absorb CO2, filter micro-particles, The City Centre will be transformed through a
blue infrastructure’. The Commission recommends that reduce urban heating and allow greater biodiversity to connected network of green blue infrastructure that
‘place’ be put at the heart of plans to address critical flourish within the City Centre. promotes health and wellbeing and moderates
natural and built infrastructure, climate resilience and climate change.

A GREEN CITY CENTRE | STRATEGIC APPROACH
2020 2050 Fig. 4d.1 Key
M8 corridor and key roads

Greening of motorway/highway corridors
Avenues and street greening – the ‘green grid’
River park
Multi-functional green-blue-grey public spaces (e.g.
pocket parks, gardens, children's play, allotments)
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WHAT WE WANT TO ACHIEVE  is inclusive and promotes health and well-being for WHERE WE ARE NOW
residents, workers and visitors through a diversity
We want to ‘green the grey’ of the City Centre and There is currently a critical lack of public space in the
of civic spaces that encourage social cohesion,
bring nature in to all areas and neighbourhoods, for the city centre, particularly green space, to meet people’s
exercise, relaxation, play and engagement with
benefit of existing and new residents, workers and needs and create a more supportive ‘post-Covid’
nature;
visitors. We want to strengthen the climate resilience environment. In addition to new spaces to be created,
of the City Centre and ensure it becomes a net zero-  respects and enhances its existing physical assets existing spaces need to be improved to make them
carbon place. In 2050, the City Centre urban landscape (core components of its identity and character), more people friendly, such as the underutilised
will have been adapted and radically transformed to including a reinvigorated riverside park and riverside and the privately-owned Blythswood Square
one that: repurposed heritage buildings; that is closed to public use. Buchanan Street - the City
 is climate resilient, green and biodiverse through  is a net-zero carbon place, that contains high Centre’s iconic and bustling pedestrian spine - retains a
integration of a connected green-blue environmentally performing buildings and public distinctive character that must be protected, while
infrastructure network that prioritises nature infrastructure that utilises renewable energy and George Square lacks the quality of a leading European
based solutions; innovative zero-carbon technologies, and city‘s main civic space. Throughout the centre, business
 is attractive and liveable, benefiting from a  builds prosperity for all, in the creation of a more environments have little public or green space to serve
network of high quality, multifunctional public attractive, inclusive and competitive place. their workforce to the detriment of the quality and
spaces linked by walkable greened streets; appeal of their locations.

A GREEN CITY CENTRE | THE WAY FORWARD
Street environments form the majority of the City potential of the River Clyde to provide renewable heat THE WAY FORWARD
Centre public realm and are currently traffic dominated and power for city centre homes remains to be fully
with little green relief; they contain very few trees, explored, and would help tackle both climate change The Avenues project has begun the transformation of
raingardens or planting (which the Avenues project is and fuel poverty. The integration of smart city the City Centre’s urban landscape to introduce green
starting to address). Such a hard grey public realm - capabilities in the development of the public realm and infrastructure and create more people-focused streets.
lacking in green-blue infrastructure - inhibits the buildings is currently being piloted in the City Centre; The more recent ‘spaces for people’ response to the
survival of nature and stunts the natural biodiversity of exploring district heating, solar PV, ducted wind Covid-19 pandemic has introduced temporary
the centre. It also inhibits surface water drainage which turbines, energy arbitrage, power storage, EV charging extensions to pavements and cycle lanes to increase
can lead to flooding during heavy rainfall, a problem and smart city controls. space for pedestrians and cyclists over cars. However,
that will be exacerbated by climate change. Therefore, the scale and pace of transformation of the public
investment in green-blue infrastructure is needed - Priority issues to address: realm needs to accelerate to create high quality public
both in new development and in the adaptation of the space that is also climate resilient and biodiverse, in
 The critical lack of public spaces and need to
public realm —to create a connected green-blue city order to adequately respond the climate and ecological
improve the quality of exiting public space
centre network that will manage surface water, emergency and meet targets for carbon reduction and
 A hard urban landscape and lack of ‘green’
promote biodiversity, contribute to the City’s zero repopulation.
throughout the centre, to the detriment of
carbon ambitions and also realise wider improvements
nature networks, environmental performance
in health, wellbeing and of quality of place.
for climate resilience, health and wellbeing and
The risk of tidal flooding remains a challenge for attractiveness of the centre
development sites adjoining the river, particularly on
 The need for surface water flood management
the Broomielaw where development of a number of
and alleviation of tidal flooding risk to riverside
vacant sites would complete the regeneration of the
 The need for greater renewable and innovative
Riverside at this location.
energy solutions, requiring early planning and
While power network capacity does not constrain better coordination of development
development in the City Centre, there is a need to  The need for better, and more carbon
coordinate development with network capacity conscious, stewardship of heritage assets
upgrades to align timescales and allow for innovative
and renewable energy solutions to be utilised. The

A GREEN CITY CENTRE | THE CREATION OF NEW AND IMPROVED PUBLIC SPACES
High quality public space - as essential neighbourhood DRFs will explore opportunities for public space green-blue infrastructure network for the City Centre
infrastructure – should be integral to the design of new creation at City Centre district level and include the that supports the SDFs ambitions for a centre that is
development proposals within a neighbourhood following opportunities: liveable, inclusive, climate resilient and competitive.
placemaking context.  The Riverside - to be reinvigorated as a new
linear park extending from Glasgow Green to the The development of public spaces, including street
Public space creation should be prioritised throughout SEC, with space for leisure, nature and culture interventions/adaptations, should seek to utilise
the City Centre, with options for provision including;  George Square - the City’s principal civic square creative, and where possible innovative, design
new multifunctional spaces within development sites, approaches to:
should be improved to be less traffic dominated
reclamation of road/street space; roof gardens;  Create a variety of distinctive spaces that are
and more people friendly
courtyards, entranceways (such as concert hall steps);
 Buchanan Street - to ensure ongoing success the safe and welcoming, encourage social
and, pocket parks at Avenue intersections and interaction and provide shelter, shade, seating
public realm should be refreshed and extension of
adjoining visitor attractions and schools (to encourage and rest areas where appropriate
pedestrian space towards George Square explored
greater social interaction and promote community).
 Blythswood Hill - this increasingly residential  Contribute towards the needs of their
neighbourhood could accommodate a new child- neighbourhood; whether reinforcing civic focal
Glasgow’s Open Space Strategy highlights the
friendly ‘urban park’ in space reclaimed from the points, creating opportunities for physical
potential of open spaces to meet a variety of functions,
street. The opening of Blythswood square to the recreational or food production and so on
such as water retention, urban greening, sport and
public should be explored  Green the city centre and promote biodiversity
play, biodiversity enhancement or food growing and
emphasise the importance of protecting open spaces  Vacant development sites – with potential exists utilising nature-based design solutions
and enhancing them to secure their continuing to provide new public spaces to serve their  Embody multi-functionality, to support
contribution to a community. Within the City Centre, it communities (including Broomielaw Riverside, integration of social functions with surface
is recognised that creating public space, particular Candleriggs, High street sites) water management, climate adaptation
green or open spaces, is challenging and will require  Redevelopment sites – such as at King Street Car measures, ecology and digital networks
the retrofit of streets, buildings and innovative Park, where new public space could bring activity  Reflect the culture of the city, e.g. through art,
solutions in new development to optimise to help connect the Merchant City and Riverside. lighting, wayfinding or events spaces
opportunities. In particular, green roofs should be  Utilise smart /digital technologies as appropriate
encouraged in the City Centre for public and resident A network of high quality public spaces and adapted
 Ensure day /night functionality and seasonality
garden space and for their ecological benefit. green streets is essential and will create a connected

A GREEN CITY CENTRE | GREEN AND BLUE INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE
 Incorporate high quality, robust materials and based solutions to increase surface water retention Environmental Engineering for Climate Resiliency
finishes that can be easily maintained through urban greening of the City Centre environment
A key proposition of this SDF is the reengineering and
(‘greening the grey’). The development of such
 Demonstrate social and cultural diversity and adaption of the urban landscape to be climate resilient
multifunctional, climate-responsive green-blue
the ability to bring people together and to enable the City’s ambitions for carbon
network will include the creation of pocket parks,
 Celebrate heritage features neutrality, particularly its 2045 targets for net-zero
green roofs, street trees, raingardens, biowalls walls,
carbon emissions to be met. An integrated and
 Ensure resource efficiency and carbon conscious water channels and other such measures. The DRFs
comprehensive approach is advocated that embodies a
stewardship of assets analysis of opportunities for local green space creation
combination of measures including;
at neighbourhood and district levels will feed to the
Activation of Public Space preparation of the Green-Blue Integrated Infrastructure  creation of a green blue infrastructure network
Strategy and support the Glasgow Open Space Strategy prioritising nature based solutions,
Public space and street frontages, especially along
Delivery Plan in providing a strategic framework for  prioritising active travel and minimising car
principal routes, should be prioritised for activity.
open space delivery in the City Centre. journeys,
Where lacking and where spaces are underutilised or
neglected, temporary interventions should be  ensuring climate responsive building design, and
Alleviating Tidal Flood Risk
encouraged – such as pop up shops, cafes, arts,  utilisation of renewable and sustainable heat
lighting, events—to stimulate interest in areas in need To address the risk of tidal flooding on the riverside, and power sources.
of rejuvenation (see section 4a. A Vibrant City Centre). the City Council is preparing an updated Flood Model
New built development should consider the
to assess the impact of flooding upon specific sites,
environmental performance of individual buildings,
Green and Blue Integrated Infrastructure Strategy setting out allowances for cumulative development on
their impact on their locale/neighbourhood,
the functional flood plain. This will inform the way
This SDF proposes that an ‘Green and Blue Integrated microclimate, wider city environment and planet. New
forward, including considerations of land raising or
Infrastructure Strategy’ be prepared for the City Centre development should employ environment-sensitive
flood plain defence, in order to unlock the strategic
that provides a joint strategy for townscape adaptation design that considers, for example, natural place-based
regeneration of the City Centre riverside and wider
and biodiversity improvement (’greening the centre’) solutions, sunlight and daylight penetration, water and
river corridor. The City Development Plan (CDP8 and
and surface water management, in order to reduce the air pollution, waste management, resource recovery,
SG8 Water Environment) provides guidance on
overall flood risk through reducing the volume of waste water and storm water management.
development within the functional flood plain and how
surface water draining in to the public sewerage
to address flooding through the planning process, with
system. Its interconnected objectives will utilise nature
further detail in the River Corridor SDF.

A GREEN CITY CENTRE | SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy Integrated Energy Plan Action(s)
Glasgow City Council is developing its first Local Heat The City Council and Energy Sector Partners will Prepare a Green and Blue Integrated Infrastructure
and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES). The LHEES will produce an Integrated Energy Plan to harmonise Strategy for the City Centre that provides a joint
succeed the Council’s existing Energy & Carbon development and regeneration timescales with the strategy for public realm / open space creation and
Masterplan and will commence in April 2020 with a delivery of network capacity upgrades. This integrated improvement, ecological enhancement and surface
target of making an absolute reduction in CO2 approach to regeneration and energy planning will water management (’greening the centre’).
emissions of 80% by 2050, whilst supporting the 2030 allow for renewable and innovative solutions to be
target of carbon neutrality and the 2045 net-zero coordinated and adopted at an early stage. Support the preparation of an updated River Clyde
target. The LHEES will seek to deploy innovative Flood Management Strategy, including work in
solutions and delivery mechanisms to improve heat Consideration should be given to the integrated partnership with SEPA on a Framework to address
generation/consumption and energy efficiency in five implementation of energy infrastructure with other immediate challenges for development in the
designated zones in the City. The City Centre is one of active travel and green-blue infrastructure. Potential functional flood plain and work with all stakeholders
the five identified zones. The LHEES will work in for ‘climate corridor’ routes, delivering multiple carbon on a responsive long-term approach to flood
partnership with existing strategies to enhance the reduction interventions, should be explored. management to enable the future regeneration of
sustainability of the City Centre. the City Centre riverfront and wider River Corridor
(see River Corridor SDF).
The LHEES will incorporate lessons from the City
Centre’s ‘Smart Street’ pilot, which aims to integrate Support the preparation of Glasgow’s Local Heat and
new development with smart city technologies for Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES).
renewable energy and storage (among other things).
Over the next 30 years, lessons from the street will be Support production of a City Centre Integrated
replicated throughout the City Centre to reduce carbon Energy Plan with energy sector partners.
emissions and maximise operational efficiency. The
potential of the River Clyde as a power source will also
be explored.

A GREEN CITY CENTRE | A NEW NETWORK OF GREEN- BLUE -GREY INFRASTRUCTURE
Fig. 4d.2 Key

M8 corridor - greened and softened
POR T DUNDAS
WOODLANDS SIGHTHILL Existing and indicative new and
extended Avenues, that creating public
space in-street, include urban greening
COWCADDENS
GARNETHILL and surface water infrastructure
(including street trees, raingardens,
planting, water channels/features)
New and improved public spaces, that

TOWNHEAD are child friendly for play, to serve
communities – indicative locations only
BLYTHSWOOD Reinvigorated riverside to become a

‘river park’ destination
Canal corridor ‘urban playground’ -

improve links to/from City Centre
ANDERSTON
Key existing development sites (vacant
land, surface car parking) with
MERCHANT CITY opportunity to create public space and
green streets and buildings (green roofs,
ST. ENOCH bio walls, multifunctional public realm,
including rain gardens etc)
Explore potential to create new park

space in streets
TRADESTON BARRAS
Improved strategic connections
LAURIESTON
between existing main greenspaces

5
MOVING FORWARD

MOVING FORWARD | DELIVERY
COLLABORATION AND ALIGNMENT functional and neighbourhood infrastructure, continue to influence and shape the development of
such as the new ‘green grid’ street network, the City Centre and so improve the everyday
This Strategic Development Framework sets out the creation of public space, community amenties experience of the City.
overarching vision and key outcomes for the next 30 and services, public transport improvements,
INCREMENTAL HOLISTIC TRANSFORMATION
year period of the City Centre’s evolution. extension of Avenues, a new green/blue
infrastructure network, digital networks, city The City Centre is already on journey of incremental
The successful delivery of the vision will depend upon deal projects and a long term solution to tidal transformation. However, to effectively respond to the
strong multi-sectoral collaboration; between flood risk management. climate emergency and address the centre’s future
Government, the City Council, key agencies, investors,  Development management, where a local and resilience (post Covid-19 pandemic) this transformation
developers, city business, institutions, local residents, neighbourhood and city level place making must accelerate and expand to ensure more
workers, visitors and all who experience the City approach must be taken, that will necessitate a comprehensive, integrated and city centre-wide holistic
Centre. Partnership working, and a greater use of strategic and integrated - and less plot based— change that will be sustainable in the long term.
masterplanning processes, will seek to address the approach to development. This approach will
complexity of issues in the City Centre, take full be informed by policies and guidance contained ACTION PROGRAMME
advantage of emerging opportunities and unlock in the CDP, associated Supplementary Guidance,
The Action Programme (Appendix A) sets out the key
creative approaches to development delivery. this SDF and more local placemaking guidance
actions, lead partners and timeframe required to
in the DRFs. The SDF and DRF action support
progress towards the vision and deliver the outcomes.
This SDF seeks to articulate the long term place creation of masterplans and local design
It is an iterative document and will be updated as new
ambitions for the City Centre around which the guidance to assist decision making for
actions and partners are identified. It will be reported
policies, plans, projects and budgets of City Council development at the local level.
on annually through the Council Committee process.
Services and partner organisations can be aligned to
 A number of further studies to inform the
ensure joined-up successful placemaking.
design and delivery of development and The action programme will be aligned with the City
infrastructure. Development Plan and City Centre Strategy Action
Integration and coordination of a range of activities,
Programmes and will be reviewed regularly. Together,
mechanisms and approaches will be required to
these programmes will provide the policy framework
progress the SDF’s vision, particularly in relation to: This SDF seeks to articulate ambitions for the city and operational programmes to enable the delivery of
centre as a place that can further empower local short, medium and long term change on the ground.
 The design and delivery of strategic, multi- people. Local residents, workers and visitors will

A
APPENDIX A | ACTION PROGRAMME

TIMESCALE
Action To 2025 To 2030 Ongoing Partners Outcome
GENERAL
Build on existing governance structures to establish GCC/tbc A multi-sectoral partnership to govern and enable
a multi-sectoral strategic partnership for the City the coordinated delivery of the placemaking
Centre to direct, drive and deliver the ambitions of ambitions of the City Centre SDF and the City
the City Centre SDF and City Centre Strategy. Centre Strategy projects across the City Centre,
and that ensures joint working with investors,
developers and key stakeholders in the process.
Support the production of District Regeneration GCC Establish a suite of local design and development
Frameworks for the 9 City Centre districts . guidance and an action programme to guide and
drive successful placemaking and neighbourhood
regeneration at District level.
Progress a masterplanning approach to GCC Establish an inclusive and collaborative
development across the City Centre, where partnership approach in areas where
appropriate, to enable the coordinated delivery of masterplanning is required to creatively explore
development and neighbourhood infrastructure. the vision for change and to coordinate the design
and delivery of development and associated
neighbourhood infrastructure.
Support the use of the Place Standard tool in the GCC Empowered communities and stakeholders to
engagement of local and sectoral communities. enable the co-design and co-production of plans
and projects affecting all aspects of the City
Centre as a place.
Work with partners to identify utility infrastructure GCC/Utility Establish a proactive approach to utility planning
(power, sewer, digital) capacity and deficits across providers to support development opportunities.
the City Centre.

TIMESCALE
A VIBRANT CITY CENTRE

Prepare a Retail, Leisure and Night time Economy GCC, Chamber of An understanding of the dynamics and needs of
Strategy and Action Plan that seeks to broaden the Commerce the sectors within the City Centre and of the
experiential offer of the City Centre and support interventions necessary to ensure their success as
the changing needs of this sector. thriving business sectors and ensure ongoing
contribution to the vibrancy and vitality of an
increasingly mulit-functional city centre.
Prepare an arts and Lighting Strategy for the City GCC Reactive spaces, promote cultural engagement
Centre to focus on installations and events that and enhance the place quality and destination
activate underutilised spaces and features. appeal of the City Centre.
Introduce a Stalled Spaces programme for the City GCC Promote the reuse of vacant and derelict and
Centre to support the activation of vacant and underused land and buildings, and promote urban
underused buildings and spaces, including the re- greening and introduction of nature to the City
use of upper floors, and encourage an emphasis on Centre.
urban greening and nature based sloutions.
Support the development of the Glasgow City GCC, Strathclyde The successful development and integration of
Innovation District, including preparation of University, the GCID and its key sites within the
masterplans to coordinate development and the Scottish Enterprise neighbourhood to provide business and research
integration of key sites within the locale. accommodation to promote collaboration,
innovation and the aims of the GCID.
Similarly support development of IFSD, including GCC, IFSD Improved, more vibrant, competitive and
ensuring greater supporting mix of uses. sustainable IFSD business neighbourhood.

TIMESCALE
A SUSTAINABLE CITY CENTRE

Support the delivery of the City Centre Living GCC A number of evidence based strategies and action
Strategy 2035 and Action Plan, which includes plans to guide investment towards improving the
proposals to undertake a number of studies to liveability of the centre, such as gaining an
explore interventions and investment needed to understanding of social infrastructure needs of
support the liveability of the centre. neighbourhoods and of the technical and other
barriers to land and building redevelopment for
new homes, including upper floors conversions.
Support the development of a new primary school GCC, NHS, CH&CP A new primary school to address a deficit in the
on the south bank to serve the growing population southern locale and enable population growth
in this locale, and the exploration of need for and retention of families within the City Centre.
further educational and community health and care
infrastructure.
Work with partners to embed the principles of GCC Aligned policies, plans and projects that will
repopulated sustainable 20 minute contribute towards the delivery of 20minute
neighbourhoods within policies, plans and projects neighbourhoods in the City Centre.
affecting the City Centre.
Prepare Urban Design Guidance at District level to GCC Promote high design quality throughout the City
guide and encourage high quality design responses Centre as a key component of the SDF’s
to development. placemaking ambition to elevate quality of place.
Produce a View Management Plan for the City GCC An understanding of the City Centre’s townscape
Centre, that should also explore the evolving urban qualities, key considerations in its evolution and
form of the centre and take account of townscape elements to be protected and enhanced (e.g.
analysis undertaken by the DRFs. views, vistas, skyline, heritage and other assets) in
order to guide design and development decisions.

TIMESCALE
A CONNECTED CITY CENTRE

Support the alignment of strategies, plans, policies GCC, SPT, Establishment of a unified, strategic and
and projects affecting city centre transport Transport integrated approach to enhancing connectivity in,
networks around SDF placemaking objectives, Scotland and around, the City Centre to ensure efficient
including the new Regional Transport Strategy, integrated delivery of connectivity and wider the
Glasgow’s city-wide Transport Strategy, City Centre place ambitions City Centre SDF.
Transformation Plan and Liveable Neighbourhoods
Plan and City Deal projects.
Support collaborative working between the City GCC/Transport A detailed understanding of the functioning and
Council, Transport Scotland, SPT, Network Rail and Scotland scope for change of the City Centre street
other key partners, operators and users to explore network and M8 corridor to inform strategies for
how the City’s transport networks and systems can their improvement to deliver the connectivity
adapt and improve to achieve the SDF’s ambitions for the City Centre that will rebalance
placemaking ambitions for the City Centre. movement in favour of active and sustainable
Specifically, collaboratively progress strategic transport modes.
assessments of the City Centre street network and
M8 to inform and the design and development of
future interventions and the preparation of the
above transport strategies.
Prepare a comprehensive movement and place GCC An understanding of the movement function and
review of the City Centre street network to feed in place contribution of City Centre streets to inform
to the above assessments of the City Centre the design, delivery and prioritisation of future
network and M8 Corridor. street interventions.
Support the development of a new ‘green grid’ for GCC Establishment of a comprehensive attractive,
the City Centre that prioritises active travel and carbon conscious ‘green grid’ for the City Centre
integrates green-blue infrastructure. Develop that enables a significant shift in walking and
street design guidance for the grid and expand the cycling and reduction in carbon and pollution -
Avenues programme towards delivery. and creation of a design guide to support its
delivery.

TIMESCALE
A GREEN AND RESILIENT CITY CENTRE

Develop a ‘Green and Blue Integrated GCC, SEPA, An integrated landscape, surface water
Infrastructure Strategy’ for the City Centre that Scottish Water management and climate adaptation strategy and
provides a joint strategy for adaptation of the (MGSDP), GCV action plan for strategic public space creation,
townscape for public open space creation and Green Network, urban greening, ecological enhancement and
enhancement, ecological improvement and surface SNH surface water management that will direct the
water management (greening the centre’), that will development of necessary green and blue
guide the development and delivery of integrated integrated multifunctional infrastructure for the
and strategic multi-functional green-blue City Centre and support the delivery of Glasgow’s
infrastructure. Open Space Strategy and objectives of the
Metropolitan Strategic Drainage Partnership.
Support the preparation of an updated River Clyde GCC, SEPA, An understanding of the updated flood levels and
Flood Management Strategy and work in MGSDP new area of Functional Flood Plain for flood
partnership with SEPA to develop a Framework to events (such as 1 in 200 year + climate change
address immediate challenges for development in events) as a basis to address immediate
the functional flood plain and on a responsive long- challenges regarding development on the
term approach to flood management that will functional flood plain and work towards the
enable the future regeneration of the City Centre establishment of a long term approach to flood
Riverfront and wider River Corridor (see River management.
Corridor SDF).
Support the preparation of Glasgow’s Local Heat GCC A Strategy and action plan that establishes the
and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) to progress a City’s approach to meeting targets for CO2
reduction in CO2 emissions of 80% by 2050 and emissions, net-zero and carbon neutrality
supporting net-zero and carbon neutrality targets.
Produce an Integrated Energy Plan to harmonise GCC/Energy An established approach to align programming of
development timescales with infrastructure providers development with infrastructure provision and
upgrades. allow for innovative solution to be planned in.

B APPENDIX B
DISTRICT PLACEMAKING GUIDANCE AND
MASTERPLANS

APPENDIX B | DISTRICT PLACEMAKING GUIDANCE AND MASTERPLANS
The general ambition for the evolution of the Districts,

within a City Centre wide context, is outlined in this
section.
The District Regeneration Frameworks (DRFs) will

define in more detail the local placemaking priorities to
be addressed in each of the Districts and develop a
response, vision and placemaking strategy in
collaboration with local stakeholders.
Cowcaddens
Each of the Districts contain a number of existing Sauchiehall & Garnethill

discrete neighbourhoods with their own identities, Townhead
character and communities. The DRFs will seek to meet
the needs of these neighbourhoods and support their Blythswood
positive and sustainable growth.
Central Learning Quarter
Similarly, the DRFs will take cognisance of cross

boundary inter-relationships in taking a placemaking
Merchant City
approach to neighbourhood development. It is
recognised that community focal points may cross Broomielaw
District boundaries, (such as High Street Cross), as will

city centre - wide transport and green-blue St Enoch
infrastructure networks.
The DRFs will articulate the strategic placemaking

principles at local area level in accordance with policies
and guidance of the City Development Plan; CDP1
Placemaking and Supplementary Guidance Parts 1&2.

N Interventions should seek to: Reinforce and complement the area’s current
identity and diversity; support and grow the resident population and enhance child-
friendliness, and galvanise the vibrant creative cluster complemented by a renewed
Glasgow School of Art (GSA) cultural campus adjoining a reinvigorated Sauchiehall
Street.
Garnethill
Primary School
Strategic Priorities:
 Provide a range of housing and community amenities to support family-

focused neighbourhoods at Garnethill and Blythswood Hill
 Extend the Avenues to further green the streetscape and improve pedestrian
friendliness
 Improve connections across the M8, green it and address poor
Charing Cross environmental quality
Station Glasgow  Restore the GSA campus and strengthen its engagement with Sauchiehall
School of Art
Street.
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Green spaces Subway Station Principle Routes
 Reinvigorate Sauchiehall Street with a mix of new civic amenities serving
adjacent residential neighbourhoods and through providing an improved
School Vacant land Listed Buildings and Structures
setting for restored GSA Campus.
Sauchiehall and Garnethill
Sauchiehall and Garnethill is home to established residential and educational

communities, a cluster of renowned arts and cultural institutions and a lively social
scene in the restaurants, bars and clubs in and around Sauchiehall Street. It is a
strategic connection to/from the west end.

Charing Cross N support city living, but latent potential to redistribute underutilised streetscape.
The Mitchell Library
Station
Interventions should seek to: Repopulate and support development of a new family
-focused neighbourhood at Blythswood Hill; improve civic amenities around
Sauchiehall and Bothwell Streets; create a new feature public space including a new
‘hill park’ exploring space reclaimed from the street, and improve connections
Blythswood
Square across an environmentally improved M8.
St Patricks RC
Primary
 Grow residential community; provide a range of new housing and encourage

reconversions
Anderston  Provide necessary supporting community infrastructure; shops, services,
Station public space
 Create new public open green space, including children's play space, to
address a critical deficit
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schools
Green spaces Rail Stations Principle Routes
 Reinforce active civic high streets with mix of shops and services at
Sauchiehall, Bothwell and Argyle Streets
 Improve the M8 environment, including greening and reducing traffic
Blythswood dominance
 improve setting/surrounds for the Mitchell Library and stations at Charing
Glasgow’s quiet former New Town comprises the elegant historic townhouses of Cross and Anderston and improve connections between them
Blythswood Hill and is increasing in popularity for residential reconversion as
businesses consolidate towards the IFSD and the M8 corridor. Blythswood’s strong
urban grid is interrupted by the M8 corridor which abruptly defines its transition
towards the west end. The District has a critical lack of public and green space to

people, density and diversity.

N
Anderston Interventions should seek to: Transform Broomielaw in to a thriving, mixed-use and
Station
world-class business and city living environment with an iconic riverfront that spans
both banks of the River Clyde and better connects the City Centre with the west.
 Realise the development of long term vacant and derelict land in the delivery
of the above vibrant neighbourhood
Broomielaw
 Increase the residential population and provide community infrastructure to
bring people and activity outside of office hours
 Introduce complementary mix of uses to IFSD – new homes, restaurants,
Springfield
cafes, bars, gyms an leisure uses - that address the riverfront to increase
Quay
activity and strengthen appeal as a high amenity business location
 Activate the riverfront and create an attractive, walkable route between the
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 Reinforce Argyle Street as a key civic street with shops, services, commercial
and leisure uses
Subway Vacant land Listed Buildings and Structures
 Exploit the unique environment under the Kingston Bridge to enhance
connectivity
Broomielaw  Reconnect Argyle Street at Anderston Cross at grade for a walking and
cycling route and improve the station and environs as a focus for civic
The flagship IFSD lies at the core of this District which spans both banks of the river. facilities
The District lacks the complimentary mix of uses and high quality feature public  Explore a new crossing at grade within the Kingston Bridge vicinity
spaces now characteristic of modern competitive global business environments and
lacks activity outside of office hours. Large vacant sites around the Kingston Bridge
and redevelopment sites throughout the area present the opportunity to bring

Central
Station
routes to the riverside.
N
Interventions should seek to: Repair, re-densify, and create a coherent liveable
district that respects its historical and cultural assets and connects to a
reinvigorated riverside.
The Briggait
 Repair the urban and historical fabric and restore strategic routes to the
riverside.
 Introduce development uses that complement but do not compete with the
retail and commercial core; residential, creative industries, hotels, visitor
attractions and leisure uses
 Ensure residential development supported by community infrastructure,
including provision of a new primary school in the vicinity to address a deficit
in the locale.
Key  Create new feature public spaces that act as stepping stones from George
Green spaces Rail Stations Principle Routes Square to an enlivened riverside and Glasgow Green, and include provision
Subway Vacant land Listed Buildings and Structures for events space
 Reduce traffic dominance along the quaysides and increase pedestrian
St Enoch friendliness
 Protect and enhance views, landscape features and historic assets.
The District connects the City Centre commercial core to creative Trongate and
extends south to encompass the oldest and most heritage rich section of the
quaysides, including Custom House Quay and Carlton Place. Its varied townscape
includes the remaining spires of historical Trongate, the grand entrance to the City’s
principal park, and the mass of St Enoch shopping centre and large gap sites,
(notably King Street car park), which fragment the urban landscape and disconnect

opportunities from vacant gap sites along its length and reinvigorate the historic
N
business and retail units. The City Innovation District covers much of the area and
offers potential for new research and business premises to be developed. The area
has a strong creative community that should be supported and strengthened.
Interventions should seek to: Ensure the success of the Merchant City spills out
across High Street and reinvigorates it as a civic spine and focus for amenities to
High St
serve an increasing surrounding population. This expanded mixed use
Station
neighbourhood will be a focus for the expansion of creative industries and business
innovation. Connections to Calton, Barras and Denniston should be strengthened.
Argyle St
Station
 Extend and reinforce community with new housing, business and creative
work space and supporting community amenities, leisure uses
St Andrews in
the Square  Address the need for new public spaces and greenspace
 Realise the development of vacant land and redevelopment of King Street
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Key
Green spaces—Including Rail Stations Listed Buildings and  Reduce traffic dominance and improve the environmental quality of High
existing temporary use Structures
Vacant and Derelict Land Street as an Avenue
of development sites as
greenspace, e.g. at Principle Routes
 Improve the fabric and setting of High Street station, linking to a restored
Barrowlands Park High Street Cross
 Support the evening leisure economy and manage day/night-time conflicts.
Merchant City
The popular mixed-use Merchant City community adjoins the more fragmented
High Street corridor, which provides a transition between the City Centre and the
East End. The recent High Street Action Plan seeks to connect development

Central
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As the commercial and civic heart of the City, optimising the economic and social
health and environmental quality of this District is crucial and will require a
broadening of uses and experiences to respond to the changing commercial and
Blythswood
Square
consumer landscape. Buchanan Street remains the centre’s prime retail street and
(increasingly pressured) principal bustling pedestrian space.
Interventions should seek to: Reinforce the vitality and vibrancy of the District and
broaden its appeal as a ‘round the clock’ destination. New leisure and cultural
George
attractions and feature public spaces alongside a greater resident, worker and
Square
visitor population will bring activity and footfall throughout the central core which
Central will spill down to the riverside.
Station
 Create of a sequence of feature public spaces to complement a refreshed

Buchanan Street and George Square, and cater for more diverse user needs,
including families/children
 Improve connections to the riverfront with strategic activated routes
 Grow the population, particularly encouraging residential conversions,
including upper floors
 Diversify uses to complement the ongoing prime retail and commercial offer
– particularly new leisure and cultural attractions and better connections to
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existing assets/attractions
 Increase the attractiveness and pedestrian friendliness of the streetscape
Subway Vacant land Listed Buildings and Structures

Abercorn Secondary School (Additional

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Support for Learning) that better serves its existing, and a future growing, resident population and local
workforce. Development should foster community cohesion and deliver civic
Pinkston amenities – shops, cafes, public space and civic ’heart’. An enlivened, attractive and
Basin more walkable streetscape should be created, that better connects the City Centre
Oakgrove Primary School M8 core to the north and with the cultural canal community at Port Dundas/Speirs
Locks.
Cowcaddens Station Strategic Priorities:
Scottish Piping Centre  Diversify and grow the housing offer

 Provide accessible everyday community amenities and focal civic space to
support an increased population and galvanise community
 Extend the Avenues and enhance key routes, particularly routes to schools
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Key
 Enhance gateways under the M8, rationalise supporting road infrastructure,
Green spaces Subway Station Principle Routes
improve surrounding environmental quality and connection between City
Centre and the north
 Better integrate the University campus and student accommodation within
Cowcaddens the district
 Capitalise on the proximity to urban sports at the canal in the creation of
On the northern traffic dominated fringes of the City Centre, the quiet core of this new open space.
district comprises areas of mono uses; established residential community to west,
low rise employment blocks and ‘depots’ towards the middle and the largely gated
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) Campus, alongside a recent cluster of student
accommodation in the east. The area lacks legibility, cohesion, activity and
community amenities.
Interventions should seek to: Create an active, people-friendly northern district

N district.
Interventions should seek to: Create a more cohesive sustainable residential

neighbourhood(s) enlivened with new civic amenities, that supports both existing
Baird St and new residents and better connects to the surrounding locale. Explore the area’s
unique urban sporting offer within the City Centre and improve links to the Canal /
Port Dundas ‘urban playground’. Better integrate the student community within the
St Mungos RC
Primary existing neighbourhood. Explore the changing role of the industrial/business area
Kennedy St
and future development potential for emerging redevelopment land.
St Mungo Ave
 Reinforce, support and grow the residential community through new housing
and provision of necessary community infrastructure; shops, services, quality
City of Glasgow
College
public and play space
Cathedral St  Create civic focal points and more coherent and activated walking and
cycling routes
Key © Crown Copyright and database right 2021. OS Licence No. 100023379  Capitalise on urban sports opportunities in the creation of new open space
Green spaces Rail Stations Principle Routes and leisure facilities
School Vacant land Listed Buildings and Structures  Improve connections surrounds; particularly across the M8, junction 15 and
to the east, and to health and school facilities
Townhead  Explore the changing role of the industrial/business area and future local
placemaking vision for the area.
The established residential community of Townhead has a quiet, insular and
fragmented townscape, with housing blocks set within a now tired public realm
with few shops or services and no civic focus. To the north, the changing industrial/
business area adjoining the M8 has seen a cluster of student residence
developments emerge that are poorly integrated socially and spatially within the

N excellence (in educational, medical and spiritual ambition) and improve its
Glasgow
Cathedral and
interconnectivity and its people friendliness. Reduce traffic dominance and the
City of Glasgow Necropolis barrier effect of main roads.
College
Strathclyde University
 Support the development of the new Glasgow City Innovation District

 Complement new housing, hotels and business innovation space with high
quality public social spaces and activated civic focal points for accessible
everyday services and amenities.
High Street
Station  Rebalance the streetscape to reduce traffic dominance and improve the
experience for walking and cycling
 Reduce the impact of Junction 15 through seeking to reduce road space,
Key improve connections across it and significantly improve environmental
Green spaces—Including Rail Stations Principle Routes quality
the existing temporary
Vacant and Derelict Land Listed Buildings and
use of sites as
Structures
greenspace
Learning Quarter
Traffic dominated routes carve this District in to largely disconnected parcels that
include; Strathclyde University and City of Glasgow College redeveloped campuses
and the new City Innovation District in the west, and the monumental structures of
the Cathedral, Royal Infirmary and the Necropolis to the east. The spaghetti of
Junction 15 in the north east continues to sever communities to the north, such as
Royston, from the City Centre.
Interventions should seek to: Galvanise and reinforce this community of

Masterplan Areas
Masterplans will be prepared for particular areas of

the City Centre that are in transition, undergoing urban
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restructuring or present particular regeneration and
development opportunities. These areas will require a
creative and multi-sectoral collaborative approach to
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explore and define their future development vision,
and coordinate delivery towards it. Such an approach 5
4
will be critical to ensure the provision of strategic and
common infrastructure, such as green-blue networks,
public space, transport and active travel networks,
streetscape and public realm enhancements. Such
areas currently include:
1. Broomielaw & Anderston Quay

2. Dobbie's Loan/ Hanover/ North Townhead
3. Custom House Quay 1
4. Charing Cross 3
5. Glasgow School of Art campus and Sauchiehall
Street locale
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6. Tradeston
Opportunities for the transformation of Tradeston and

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destination south bank neighbourhoods, will be
explored through the South Central Development
Framework being prepared by the Council.


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CITY CENTRE

STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

City Centre 2050 | City Centre Strategic Development Framework 3

1. Introduction 5. Moving Forward

2. Context Appendix A Action Programme 69

Spatial Context 13 Appendix B District Placemaking Guidance and Masterplans 75

Innovation, Reinvention and Renewal 15

3. Vision and Outcomes

4. Spatial Design Strategy 21

City Centre 2050 | City Centre Strategic Development Framework 4

City Centre 2050 | City Centre Strategic Development Framework 5

Ensure a greater blend of uses

CITY CENTRE DISTRICT PLACEMAKING STRATEGIES

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City Centre 2050 | City Centre Strategic Development Framework 7

GLASGOW CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN

City Centre 2050 | City Centre Strategic Development Framework 8

City Centre 2050 | City Centre Strategic Development Framework 9

WHAT IS A STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK? STRATEGIC

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 An International City: the City Centre is the front door of

 A Metropolitan City: the City Centre is the connected

 The Everyday City: the City Centre is the focus of daily

Approximately 4 million people live within 90 minutes travel of

Approximately Travelling Time on Public Transport (mins)

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Fig. 2.2 Key:

BROOMIELAW Higher & Further Education

Major Teaching Hospital

CALTON Vacant & Derelict Land

BRIDGETON Inner East SDF Area

GORBALS Southside Central LDF

River Clyde Development

Canal Regeneration Corridor

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City Centre 2050 | City Centre Strategic Development Framework 15

City Centre 2050 | City Centre Strategic Development Framework 16

Therefore, the SDF prioritises the following :

Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3

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City Centre 2050 | City Centre Strategic Development Framework 18

City Centre 2050 | City Centre Strategic Development Framework 19

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City Centre 2050 | City Centre Strategic Development Framework 21

DISTRICT PLACEMAKING GUIDANCE

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2020 2050 Fig. 4a.1 Key

STRATEGIC APPROACH OUTCOME : A VIBRANT CITY CENTRE

 Ensure a greater blend of development uses at

 Create more attractions across the centre,