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Hello
Some time ago you took part in a consultation on Commonplace to let us know what you liked and where you thought the opportunities were in four Glasgow City Centre Districts; Townhead, Cowcaddens, Merchant City and the Learning Quarter. The process of developing a District Regeneration Framework (DRFs) for each is now complete and we would like to get your comments on the projects that Glasgow City Council are proposing to prioritise.
The link to the draft DRFs is https://www.glasgowconsult.co.uk/KMS/dmart.aspx?strTab=PublicDMartCurrent&NoIP=1
The link to the consultation survey is https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/NE_DRF_2023/
You can choose which districts you want to comment on or you can comment on them all.
A DRF is a 10-year regeneration plan with a series of short, medium- and long-term actions that combine strategic planning and placemaking with shorter-term operational and environmental improvements. As you are aware the frameworks were developed over an 18-month period based upon an evidence base, tested throughout the process by community and stakeholder engagement.
Thank you for your earlier contribution, for taking the time to take part now. Please feel free to pass on the link on to others, the more responses we receive the better.
If you have any questions please let me know on citycentrestrategy@glasgow.gov.uk
Best regards
Ian Elder
Project Manager , City Centre Regeneration (City Centre Strategy and City Centre Avenues) , Neighbourhoods, Regeneration and Sustainability
Glasgow City Council , 229 George Street , Glasgow , G1 1RX
Dear Contributor,
The (Y)our City Centre Project team recently facilitated a series of day-long workshops in each of the 4 DRF North East Districts. The team found all the sessions greatly insightful, with a range of ideas shared and debated. As part of the preparation for these sessions the team developed a series of project cards for each of the Districts. These project cards were based directly on feedback received to date, including Commonplace contributions. These are by no means a final list of projects and are more a sense-check to gauge public opinion on emerging project ideas for each District. As a subscriber to Commonplace the (Y)our City Centre team value (Y)our Contributions and invite you to comment on the projects compiled. To view this material please go to the following webpage; https://www.glasgowcitycentrestrategy.com/city-centre-workshops
How to Review Content + leave (Y)our Feedback
Having clicked on the above website link, simply click on the District you wish to see and following the quick step guide you can review each of the projects discussed at any of the recent workshop sessions in Cowcaddens, Townhead, the Learning Quarter and the Merchant City. Once you have had the chance to review all the project cards you can provide us with (Y)our Feedback by clicking ‘ Let us know what you think’ which will take you to a short survey powered by SurveyMonkey. The survey is only 6 questions long and should take between 5-10 minutes to complete. This material will be available to comment on until Friday, 18th June , at which time both Commonplace and the Workshop survey will be closed to comment.
The (Y)our City Centre Team are currently in the process of compiling the material from all of the sessions and will share these on the City Centre Strategy website in due course ( https://www.glasgowcitycentrestrategy.com/city-centre-workshops ), following the end of the survey on 18th June.
We invite you to share any of the above information with others you feel may be interested in engaging with the project!
Thanks again for your contributions to date,
The (Y)our City Centre Team
An introduction to the project and the day’s events.
Sign up via Eventbrite: (Y)our Merchant City Proposals Workshop - Co-Design Day Launch Tickets, Thu 22 Apr 2021 at 10:00 | Eventbrite
Getting Around - Workshops (1030 - 1230)A participatory workshop considering how to make the Merchant City more accessible and better connected.
Potential projects include;
· (Y)our Thriving High Street
· Great Street – George Street / Duke Street
· Merchant City Open Spaces
· Glasgow Cross + Saltmarket
· Calton Connections (Duke Street to Gallowgate, Meatmarket to High Street)
· Open Campus Connections
· ……?
Sign up via Eventbrite: (Y)our Merchant City Proposals Workshop - Getting Around Tickets, Thu 22 Apr 2021 at 10:30 | Eventbrite
City Centre Communities – Workshops (1300 - 1500)A participatory workshop to consider how to improve the quality of life for communities in the Merchant City.
Potential projects include;
· Merchant City Open Spaces
· Community Facilities
· Creative Communities
· Open Space, Play and Activity
· ……?
Sign up via Eventbrite: (Y)our Merchant City Proposals Workshop - City Centre Communities Tickets, Thu 22 Apr 2021 at 13:00 | Eventbrite
Reimaging (Y)our Merchant City (1530 - 1730)A participatory workshop to test ideas to reimagine and transform the Merchant City and its relationship to the city.
Potential projects include;
· (Y)our Thriving High Street
· High Street Hub – Station + TIC2
· Medieval Quarter
· City Centre Communities / 20 min Neighbourhoods
· New City Centre Living
· Art, Culture + Place
· …….?
Sign up via Eventbrite: (Y)our Merchant City Proposals Workshop - Reimagining Merchant City Tickets, Thu 22 Apr 2021 at 15:30 | Eventbrite
Report Back : Priorities + Pledges (1830 - 2030)A show and tell summary of the proposals emerging from the day of workshops, culminating in a facilitated discussion and debate aiming to help identify priorities projects and actions.
Sign up via Eventbrite: (Y)our Merchant City Proposals Workshop - Report Back: Priorities + Pledges Tickets, Thu 22 Apr 2021 at 18:30 | Eventbrite
On behalf of the (Y)our City Centre team, we look forward to seeing you soon!
How would you improve the Learning Quarter?
What projects do you think would make a difference?
What would you support and like to see happen?
(Y)our Learning Quarter
The Glasgow City Centre Strategy defines the Learning Quarter District as encompassing a very interesting, diverse and historic part of Glasgow. This includes the medieval origins of the city on the High Street and the historic Cathedral and Necropolis. As the name suggests the Learning Quarter also incorporates much of Strathclyde University’s campus, as well as part of the City Innovation District and neighbours the City of Glasgow College. In addition the District is home to communities in Ladywell, the edge of Dennistoun and Townhead. It also incorporates the Wellgate Brewery and junction 15 on the M8 motorway.
An Action Plan and Framework for the regeneration of the Learning Quarter is currently being prepared by a consultant team appointed by Glasgow City Council. We want your input to help shape and influence the priority projects to improve the Merchant City.
The Learning Quarter, alongside the Merchant City, Townhead and Cowcaddens, is the focus of the current phase of (Y)our City Centre District Regeneration Frameworks. And now is the time to have your say.
How To Get Involved
Sign-up for the event on the Thursday 22 April, pick the bits that interest you most and work with the project team to develop proposals and ‘co’design’ ideas ( sign-up details below ).
All events are free to attend and will be held on Zoom.
Using the Programme of Events listed below sign-up to as many of the sessions as you like. There are a number of different workshops happening throughout the course of the day that may be of specific interest to you - these will be based on different themes, taking place at different times throughout the day, session times and details listed in Programme of Events below. For more information and content related to this event and the other districts, please visit https://www.glasgowcitycentrestrategy.com/city-centre-workshops .
(Y)our Learning Quarter Proposals Workshop Programme of Events
Co-Design Day Launch (1000 - 1030)
An introduction to the project and the day’s events.
Sign up via Evenbrite: (Y)our Learning Quarter Proposals Workshop - Co-Design Day Launch Tickets, Thu 29 Apr 2021 at 10:00 | Eventbrite
Getting Around - Workshops (1030 - 1230)
A participatory workshop considering how to make the Learning Quarter more accessible and better connected.
Potential projects include;
· (Y)our Thriving High Street
· Great Street – George Street / Duke Street
· Necropolis Paths
· High Street Hub - Station + TIC 2
· Calton Connections (Duke Street to Gallowgate)
· Open Campus Connections
· ……?
Sign up via Evenbrite: (Y)our Learning Quarter Proposals Workshop - Getting Around Tickets, Thu 29 Apr 2021 at 10:30 | Eventbrite
City Centre Communities – Workshops (1300 - 1500)
A participatory workshop to consider how to improve the quality of life for communities in the Learning Quarter.
Potential projects include;
· Open Spaces
· Community Facilities
· Creative Communities
· Open Space, Play and Activity
· ……?
Sign up via Evenbrite: (Y)our Learning Quarter Proposals Workshop - City Centre Communities Tickets, Thu 29 Apr 2021 at 13:00 | Eventbrite
Reimaging (Y)our Learning Quarter City (1530 - 1730)
A participatory workshop to test ideas to reimagine and transform the Learning Quarter and its relationship to the city.
Potential projects include;
· (Y)our Thriving High Street
· High Street Hub – Station + TIC2
· Medieval Quarter
· City Centre Communities / 20 min Neighbourhoods
· New City Centre Living
· Art, Culture + Place
· …….?
Sign up via Evenbrite: (Y)our Learning Quarter Proposals Workshop - Reimagining Learning Quarter Tickets, Thu 29 Apr 2021 at 15:30 | Eventbrite
Report Back : Priorities + Pledges (1830 - 2030)
A show and tell summary of the proposals emerging from the day of workshops, culminating in a facilitated discussion and debate aiming to help identify priorities projects and actions.
Sign up via Evenbrite: (Y)our Learning Quarter Proposals Workshop- Report Back:Priorities+Pledges Tickets, Thu 29 Apr 2021 at 18:30 | Eventbrite
On behalf of the (Y)our City Centre team, we look forward to seeing you soon!
How would you improve the Merchant City?
What projects do you think would make a difference?
What would you support and like to see happen?
(Y)our Merchant City
An Action Plan and Framework for the regeneration of the Merchant City is currently being prepared by a consultant team appointed by Glasgow City Council. We want your input to help shape and influence the priority projects to improve the Merchant City.
The Merchant City, alongside the Learning Quarter, Townhead and Cowcaddens, is the focus of the current phase of (Y)our City Centre District Regeneration Frameworks. And now is the time to have your say.
How To Get Involved
Sign-up for the event on the Thursday 22 April, pick the bits that interest you most and work with the project team to develop proposals and ‘co’design’ ideas (sign-up details below).
All events are free to attend and will be held on Zoom.
Using the Programme of Events listed below sign-up to as many of the sessions as you like. There are a number of different workshops happening throughout the course of the day that may be of specific interest to you - these will be based on different themes, taking place at different times throughout the day, session times and details listed in Programme of Events below. For more information and content related to this event and the other districts, please visit https://www.glasgowcitycentrestrategy.com/city-centre-workshops.
(Y)our Merchant City Proposals Workshop Programme of Events
Co-Design Day Launch (1000 - 1030)
An introduction to the project and the day’s events.
Sign up via Evenbrite: (Y)our Merchant City Proposals Workshop - Co-Design Day Launch Tickets, Thu 22 Apr 2021 at 10:00 | Eventbrite
Getting Around - Workshops (1030 - 1230)
A participatory workshop considering how to make the Merchant City more accessible and better connected.
Potential projects include;
· (Y)our Thriving High Street
· Great Street – George Street / Duke Street
· Merchant City Open Spaces
· Glasgow Cross + Saltmarket
· Calton Connections (Duke Street to Gallowgate, Meatmarket to High Street)
· Open Campus Connections
· ……?
Sign up via Evenbrite: (Y)our Merchant City Proposals Workshop - Getting Around Tickets, Thu 22 Apr 2021 at 10:30 | Eventbrite
City Centre Communities – Workshops (1300 - 1500)
A participatory workshop to consider how to improve the quality of life for communities in the Merchant City.
Potential projects include;
· Merchant City Open Spaces
· Community Facilities
· Creative Communities
· Open Space, Play and Activity
· ……?
Sign up via Evenbrite: (Y)our Merchant City Proposals Workshop - City Centre Communities Tickets, Thu 22 Apr 2021 at 13:00 | Eventbrite
Reimaging (Y)our Merchant City (1530 - 1730)
A participatory workshop to test ideas to reimagine and transform the Merchant City and its relationship to the city.
Potential projects include;
· (Y)our Thriving High Street
· High Street Hub – Station + TIC2
· Medieval Quarter
· City Centre Communities / 20 min Neighbourhoods
· New City Centre Living
· Art, Culture + Place
· …….?
Sign up via Evenbrite: (Y)our Merchant City Proposals Workshop - Reimagining Merchant City Tickets, Thu 22 Apr 2021 at 15:30 | Eventbrite
Report Back : Priorities + Pledges (1830 - 2030)
A show and tell summary of the proposals emerging from the day of workshops, culminating in a facilitated discussion and debate aiming to help identify priorities projects and actions.
Sign up via Evenbrite: (Y)our Merchant City Proposals Workshop - Report Back: Priorities + Pledges Tickets, Thu 22 Apr 2021 at 18:30 | Eventbrite
On behalf of the (Y)our City Centre team, we look forward to seeing you soon!
How would you improve Cowcaddens?
What projects do you think would make a difference?
What would you support and like to see happen?
(Y)our CowcaddensAn Action Plan and Framework for the regeneration of Cowcaddens is currently being prepared by a consultant team appointed by Glasgow City Council. We want your input to help shape and influence the priority projects to improve Cowcaddens.
Cowcaddens, alongside Townhead, the Learning Quarter and the Merchant City, is the focus of the current phase of (Y)our City Centre District Regeneration Frameworks. And now is the time to have your say.
How To Get InvolvedSign-up for the event on Wednesday 24 March, pick the bits that interest you most and work with the project team to develop proposals and ‘co’design’ ideas.
All events are free to attend and will be held on Zoom.
Using the Programme of Events listed below sign-up to as many of the sessions as you like. The day will kick-off with a Co-Design Day Launch at 10.00am with a series of exciting workshops taking place throughout the day (times and sign-up details for each session listed below). We will wrap up the day event with a Report Back session where the (Y)our City Centre team will report back on day's findings.
If you are unable to make the event, content from the event will be available at https://www.glasgowcitycentrestrategy.com/city-centre-workshops. This will allow you to view material discussed at the workshop sessions and leave your feedback. Material for the event will go live on the website to view, post-event. The (Y)our City Centre team invite you to take the time to go through the material, once live, and comment via the SurveyMonkey link on the website to share with us (Y)our Ideas!
(Y)our Cowcaddens Proposals Workshops Programme of EventsCo-Design Day Launch (1000 - 1030)
An introduction to the project and the day’s events.
Sign-up via Eventbrite: (Y)our Cowcaddens Proposals Workshop - Co-Design Day Launch Tickets, Wed 24 Mar 2021 at 10:00 | Eventbrite
Getting Around - Workshops (1030 - 1230)
A participatory workshop considering how to make Cowcaddens more accessible and better connected.
Potential projects include;
• Cowcaddens Cross
• Cowcaddens “High Street”: Transforming Cowcaddens Road
• Active Travel : walking, wheeling, cycling
• Junction 17 (on the M8) and the underline
• Canal Connections
• Dundasvale
• Woodside Connections
• Avenue for the Arts
• ……?
Sign-up via Eventbrite: (Y)our Cowcaddens Proposals Workshop - Getting Around (Workshops) Tickets, Wed 24 Mar 2021 at 10:30 | Eventbrite
City Centre Communities – Workshops (1300 - 1500)
A participatory workshop to consider how to improve the quality of life for communities in Cowcaddens.
Potential projects include;
• Chinatown
• Community Facilities
• Creative Communities
• Open Space, Play and Activity
• ……?
Sign-up via Eventbrite: (Y)our Cowcaddens Proposals Workshop - City Centre Communities Tickets, Wed 24 Mar 2021 at 13:00 | Eventbrite
Reimaging (Y)our Cowcaddens (1530 - 1730)
A participatory workshop to test ideas to reimagine and transform Cowcaddens and its relationship to the city.
Potential projects include;
• Cowcaddens Cross
• Cowcaddens “High Street”: Transforming Cowcaddens Road
• North Cowcaddens – Mixed Use Area
• Integrating Cowcaddens and HE/FE (GCU, GSA, RCS)
• Glasgow Caledonian University City Centre Campus
• Art, Culture + Place
• …….?
Sign-up via Eventbrite: (Y)our Cowcaddens Proposals Workshop - Reimagining (Y)our Cowcaddens Tickets, Wed 24 Mar 2021 at 15:30 | Eventbrite
Report Back : Priorities + Pledges (1830-2030)
A show and tell summary of the proposals emerging from the day of workshops, culminating in a facilitated discussion and debate aiming to help identify priorities projects and actions.
Sign-up via Eventbrite: (Y)our Cowcaddens Proposals Workshop - Report Back - Priorities + Pledges Tickets, Wed 24 Mar 2021 at 18:30 | Eventbrite
On behalf of the (Y)our City Centre team, we look forward to seeing you soon!
How would you improve Townhead?
What projects do you think would make a difference?
What would you support and like to see happen?
(Y)our TownheadAn Action Plan and Framework for the regeneration of Townhead is currently being prepared by a consultant team appointed by Glasgow City Council. We want your input to help shape and influence the priority projects to improve Townhead.
Townhead, alongside Cowcaddens, the Learning Quarter and the Merchant City, is the focus of the current phase of (Y)our City Centre District Regeneration Frameworks. And now is the time to have your say.
Work To Date has included talking to the community and stakeholders and finding out you think the priorities and opportunities are. From over 5,000 comments we have pulled together emerging priority projects listed below. You can check out what’s been said so far and contribute your thoughts online at https://yourcitycentre2020.commonplace.is/ and http://www.yourplacemap.org/ .
How To Get Involved
Sign-up for the event on the 18 March, pick the bits that interest you most and work with the project team to develop proposals and ‘co’design’ ideas.
All events are free to attend and will be held on Zoom.
Using the Programme of Events listed below sign-up to as many of the sessions as you like. The day will kick-off with a Co-Design Day Launch at 10.00am with a series of exciting workshops taking place throughout the day (times and sign-up details for each session listed below). We will wrap up the day event with a Report Back session where the (Y)our City Centre team will report back on day's findings.
If you are unable to make the event, content from the event will be available at https://www.glasgowcitycentrestrategy.com/city-centre-workshops. This will allow you to view material discussed at the workshop sessions and leave your feedback. Material for the event will go live the week before so please keep an eye for notification of this in advance of the event. The (Y)our City Centre team invite you to take the time to go through the material, once live, and comment via the SurveyMonkey link on the website to share with us (Y)our Ideas!
(Y)our Townhead Proposals Workshops Programme of Events
Co-Design Day Launch (1000 - 1030)
An introduction to the project and the day’s events.
To sign up for this session please click the following link;
Getting Around - Workshops (1030 - 1230)
A participatory workshop considering how to make Townhead more accessible and better connected.
Potential projects include;
• Connecting to ‘Townhead Island’
• Active Travel : walking, wheeling, cycling
• Junction 15 on M8
• Cathedral Street
• Stirling Road Triangle
• Canal to Cathedral : Dobbies Loan to St James Road
• ……?
To sign up for this session please click the following link;
City Centre Communities – Workshops (1300 - 1500)
A participatory workshop to consider how to improve the quality of life for communities in Townhead.
Potential projects include;
• Housing : renew, replace, add
• Community Facilities
• Creative Communities
• Open Space, Play and Activity
• ……?
To sign up for this session please click the following link;
Reimaging (Y)our Townhead (1530 - 1730)
A participatory workshop to test ideas to reimagine and transform Townhead and its relationship to the city.
Potential projects include;
• Buildings at Risk
• Heritage Buildings
• North Townhead – Mixed Use Area
• Integrating South Townhead and HE/FE (GCU, Strathclyde, CoGC)
• Connecting to Townhead to City Centre and Glasgow Royal Infirmary
• Art, Culture + Place
• …….?
To sign up for this session please click the following link;
Report Back : Priorities + Pledges (1830 - 2030)
A show and tell summary of the proposals emerging from the day of workshops, culminating in a facilitated discussion and debate aiming to help identify priorities projects and actions.
To sign up for this session please click the following link;
On behalf of the (Y)our City Centre team, we look forward to seeing you soon!
Do you live in Ladywell, Townhead or Dennistoun?
Do you study or work at the University of Strathclyde or City of Glasgow College?
Do you visit Glasgow Cathedral, the Necropolis, Drygate & Wellpark Breweries or the Glasgow Royal Infirmary?
(Y)our Learning Quarter Online Ideas Workshops (via Zoom)
Afternoon Workshop 2.00pm – 4.00pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rescheduled-your-learning-quarter-ideas-workshop-afternoon-session-tickets-139476252225?aff=erelpanelorg
Evening Workshop 6.00pm – 8.00pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rescheduled-your-learning-quarter-ideas-workshop-evening-session-tickets-139482753671?aff=erelexpmlt
Each session will be facilitated by the (Y)our City Centre project team. We hope to map out, with you issues and ideas you feel will help make the difference and improve the Learning Quarter in the future.
Sign Up on Eventbrite and join in with these Workshops. If you do not have access to the internet contact the Freephone line number listed below to enable you to #ShareYourIdeas.
(Y)our Districts
Follow-up events for the North East Districts of Townhead, Cowcaddens, Learning Quarter and Merchant City will be announced in the coming weeks, watch this space!
Project Contact Details
Freephone: 0800 1583973
Twitter: @YourCityCentre
Commonplace: https://yourcitycentre2020.commonplace.is/
Website: https://www.yourcitycentre.com/
Email: citycentrestrategy@glasgow.gov.uk https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/your-townhead-ideas-workshop-evening-session-tickets-129550574255 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/your-townhead-ideas-workshop-afternoon-session-tickets-129478201787
The Glasgow City Centre Strategy defines the Learning Quarter District as encompassing a very interesting, diverse and historic part of Glasgow. This includes the medieval origins of the city on the High Street and the historic Cathedral and Necropolis.
As the name suggests the Learning Quarter also incorporates much of Strathclyde University’s campus, as well as part of the City Innovation District and neighbours the City of Glasgow College. In addition the District is home to communities in Ladywell, the edge of Dennistoun and Townhead. It also incorporates the Wellgate Brewery and junction 15 on the M8 motorway.
If you have a passion for this area join in this event free to attend, online session Thursday 18th February (details below) and #HaveYourSay
This event is district-specific and we will be running an afternoon and evening session for each. Both sessions are free to attend and hosted online via Zoom. You can sign-up via the Eventbrite links below;
(Y)our Learning Quarter Ideas Workshop (via Zoom) | Thursday 18th February
Afternoon Session ( 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm )
Evening Session ( 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm )
If you have an interest in the Learning Quarter we would be delighted if you could find the time to attend. This is (Y)our chance to have a direct input in shaping proposals for the Learning Quarter ! We also invite you to share these event dates with your networks to ensure we get as large a turn-out as possible!
Following events in Townhead, Cowcaddens and the Merchant City the (Y)our City Centre project team are excited to inform you of our upcoming Ideas Workshop event in the Learning Quarter. Each session will be facilitated by the (Y)our City Centre project team. We hope to map out, with you issues and ideas you feel will help make the difference and improve these districts in the future.
You can check out what’s been said so far and contribute your thoughts online at https://yourcitycentre2020.commonplace.is/ and http://www.yourplacemap.org/ .
(Y)our City Centre Project Team https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/your-learning-quarter-ideas-workshop-evening-session-tickets-129885686585?aff=erelexpmlt https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/your-learning-quarter-ideas-workshop-afternoon-session-tickets-129889177025?aff=erelexpmlt https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/your-merchant-city-ideas-workshop-evening-session-tickets-129894839963?aff=erelexpmlt https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/your-merchant-city-ideas-workshop-afternoon-session-tickets-129894523015?aff=erelexpmlt
If you have an interest in the future of these districts them we have the events for you!
This is (Y)our chance to have a direct input in shaping proposals for the Merchant City and the Learning Quarter!
Join in a series of online events on in January (details below) and #HaveYourSay
Following events in Townhead and Cowcaddens, the (Y)our City Centre project team are excited to inform you of our upcoming Ideas Workshop events in the Merchant City and the Learning Quarter . Each session will be facilitated by the (Y)our City Centre project team. We hope to map out, with you issues and ideas you feel will help make the difference and improve these districts in the future.
These events are district-specific and we will be running an afternoon and evening session for each. All events are free to attend and hosted online via Zoom. You can sign-up via the Eventbrite links below;
(Y)our Merchant City Ideas Workshop, Wednesday 13th January
Afternoon Session (2pm – 4pm)
Evening Session (6pm – 8pm)
(Y)our Learning Quarter Ideas Workshop, Thursday 21st January
Afternoon Session (2pm – 4pm)
Evening Session (6pm – 8pm)
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/your-learning-quarter-ideas-workshop-evening-session-tickets-129885686585?aff=erelexpmlt
If you have an interest in either the the Merchant City or the Learning Quarter (or both) we would be delighted if you could find the time to attend. We also invite you to share these event dates with your networks to ensure we get as large a turn-out as possible!
You can check out what’s been said so far and contribute your thoughts online at https://yourcitycentre2020.commonplace.is/ and http://www.yourplacemap.org/.
Happy New Year, we look forward to engaging with you in the coming weeks,
(Y)our City Centre Project Team
Do you live, work, learn or visit the Merchant City or the Learning Quarter?
If you have an interest in the future of these districts them we have the events for you!
This is (Y)our chance to have a direct input in shaping proposals for the Merchant City and the Learning Quarter!
Join in a series of online events on in January (details below) and #HaveYourSay
Following events in Townhead and Cowcaddens, the (Y)our City Centre project team are excited to inform you of our upcoming Ideas Workshop events in the Merchant City and the Learning Quarter . Each session will be facilitated by the (Y)our City Centre project team. We hope to map out, with you issues and ideas you feel will help make the difference and improve these districts in the future.
These events are district-specific and we will be running an afternoon and evening session for each. All events are free to attend and hosted online via Zoom. You can sign-up via the Eventbrite links below;
(Y)our Merchant City Ideas Workshop, Wednesday 13th January
Afternoon Session (2pm – 4pm)
Evening Session (6pm – 8pm)
(Y)our Learning Quarter Ideas Workshop, Thursday 21st January
Afternoon Session (2pm – 4pm)
Evening Session (6pm – 8pm)
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/your-learning-quarter-ideas-workshop-evening-session-tickets-129885686585?aff=erelexpmlt
If you have an interest in either the the Merchant City or the Learning Quarter (or both) we would be delighted if you could find the time to attend. We also invite you to share these event dates with your networks to ensure we get as large a turn-out as possible!
You can check out what’s been said so far and contribute your thoughts online at https://yourcitycentre2020.commonplace.is/ and http://www.yourplacemap.org/.
Happy New Year, we look forward to engaging with you in the coming weeks,
(Y)our City Centre Project Team
Do you live, work, learn or visit Townhead, or know someone who does?
Join in a series of online events on 2 December (details below) and #HaveYourSay
Glasgow City Council have appointed a project team to prepare a District Regeneration Framework for the Townhead district. In recent months the project team have been starting initial conversations with local communities to start to consider what the priorities are for Townhead. You can check out what’s been said so far and contribute your thoughts online at https://yourcitycentre2020.commonplace.is/ and http://www.yourplacemap.org/ .
(Y)our Townhead Online Ideas Workshops (via Zoom)Afternoon Workshop 2.00pm – 4.00pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/your-townhead-ideas-workshop-afternoon-session-tickets-129478201787
Evening Workshop 6.00pm – 8.00pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/your-townhead-ideas-workshop-evening-session-tickets-129550574255
Each session will be facilitated by the (Y)our City Centre project team. We hope to map out, with you issues and ideas you feel will help make the difference and improve Townhead in the future.
Sign Up on Eventbrite and join in with these Workshops. If you do not have access to the internet contact the Freephone line number listed below to enable you to #ShareYourIdeas.
Further Workshops will be scheduled in early 2021 and we hope to arrange some events in Townhead when Covid restrictions allow.
(Y)our DistrictsFurther events for Cowcaddens, Learning Quarter and Merchant City to be announced, watch this space!
Project Contact DetailsFreephone: 0800 1583973
Twitter: @YourCityCentre
Commonplace: https://yourcitycentre2020.commonplace.is/
Website: https://www.yourcitycentre.com/
Email: citycentrestrategy@glasgow.gov.uk
Do you have a passion for Cowcaddens and an interest in the future of the area?
Do you live, work, learn or visit Cowcaddens, or know someone who does?
Join in a series of online events on 7th December (details below) and #HaveYourSay
Glasgow City Council have appointed a project team to prepare a District Regeneration Framework for the Cowcaddens district. In recent months the project team have been starting initial conversations with local communities to start to consider what the priorities are for Cowcaddens. You can check out what’s been said so far and contribute your thoughts online at https://yourcitycentre2020.commonplace.is/ and http://www.yourplacemap.org/ .
(Y)our Cowcaddens Online Ideas Workshops (via Zoom)
Afternoon Workshop 2.00pm – 4.00pm
For tickets to the event please go here .
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/your-cowcaddens-ideas-workshop-afternoon-session-tickets-129558158941
Evening Workshop 6.00pm – 8.00pm
For tickets to the event please go here .
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/your-cowcaddens-ideas-workshop-evening-session-tickets-129581542883
Each session will be facilitated by the (Y)our City Centre project team. We hope to map out, with you issues and ideas you feel will help make the difference and improve Cowcaddens in the future.
Sign Up on Eventbrite and join in with these Workshops. If you do not have access to the internet contact the Freephone line number listed below to enable you to #ShareYourIdeas.
Further Workshops will be scheduled in early 2021 and we hope to arrange some events in Cowcaddens when Covid restrictions allow.
(Y)our Districts
Further events for Townhead, Learning Quarter and Merchant City to be announced, watch this space!
Project Contact Details
Freephone: 0800 1583973
Twitter: @YourCityCentre
Commonplace: https://yourcitycentre2020.commonplace.is/
Website: https://www.yourcitycentre.com/
Do you have a passion for Townhead and an interest in the future of the area?
Do you live, work, learn or visit Townhead, or know someone who does?
Join in a series of online events on 2 December (details below) and #HaveYourSay
Glasgow City Council have appointed a project team to prepare a District Regeneration Framework for the Townhead district. In recent months the project team have been starting initial conversations with local communities to start to consider what the priorities are for Townhead. You can check out what’s been said so far and contribute your thoughts online at https://yourcitycentre2020.commonplace.is/ and http://www.yourplacemap.org/ .
(Y)our Townhead Online Ideas Workshops (via Zoom)Afternoon Workshop 2.00pm – 4.00pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/your-townhead-ideas-workshop-afternoon-session-tickets-129478201787
Evening Workshop 6.00pm – 8.00pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/your-townhead-ideas-workshop-evening-session-tickets-129550574255
Each session will be facilitated by the (Y)our City Centre project team. We hope to map out, with you issues and ideas you feel will help make the difference and improve Townhead in the future.
Sign Up on Eventbrite and join in with these Workshops. If you do not have access to the internet contact the Freephone line number listed below to enable you to #ShareYourIdeas.
Further Workshops will be scheduled in early 2021 and we hope to arrange some events in Townhead when Covid restrictions allow.
(Y)our DistrictsFurther events for Cowcaddens, Learning Quarter and Merchant City to be announced, watch this space!
Project Contact DetailsFreephone: 0800 1583973
Twitter: @YourCityCentre
Commonplace: https://yourcitycentre2020.commonplace.is/
Website: https://www.yourcitycentre.com/
Email: citycentrestrategy@glasgow.gov.uk
SETTING THE AGENDA FOR (Y)OUR FUTURE CITY CENTRE : GLASGOW | OPEN CALL FOR IDEAS
Wednesday 29 July - 1730 to 1930 (on Zoom) - register via Eventbrite (see link below)
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/glasgow-institute-of-architects-8237044502
The GIA is hosting an event inviting ideas to help collectively set the agenda for the future and explore the priority issues for Glasgow to thrive as an International, Metropolitan and Everyday city.
Glasgow’s City Centre Strategy defines nine Districts to drive future environmental, social, economic and cultural performance. Glasgow City Council have recently appointed a multi-disciplinary creative team to work in collaboration with local communities alongside local and national agencies to prepare the last four District Regeneration Frameworks for Cowcaddens, Townhead, the ‘Learning Quarter’ and the Merchant City.
As the project launches the team, led by Austin-Smith:Lord, Studio for New Realties and Urban Movement, are keen to listen and learn from anyone with proposals to help Glasgow to improve.
Members of the GIA, and anyone with a passion for Glasgow, are invited to engage and share your ideas for (Y)our City Centre; and help to translate those ideas to action.
Speakers / panelists will include members of the project team including;
Jeroen Zuidgeest - Studio for New Realities
Carrie Behar - Useful Projects
Graham Ross - Austin-Smith:Lord
Peter McCaughey - WAVEparticle
Christopher Martin - Urban Movement
Stephen O'Malley - Civic Engineers
FREE PUBLIC ONLINE EVENT : 17.00 - 19.00 Thursday 9 July 2020
For this latest online event the (Y)our City Centre team are grateful to RSA Scotland for hosting a 2 hour online discussion on Thursday 9 July about the Glasgow City Centre District Regeneration Framework. The event is free and all are welcome.
Following on from recent online webinars hosted by the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce this session with RSA Scotland will feature presentations from Christopher Martin, of Urban Movement and Peter McCaughey of WAVEparticle alongside Jeroen Zuidgeest of Studio for New Realities and Judith Sykes of Useful Projects. The event will be chaired by Graham Ross of Austin-Smiith:Lord.
Topics for discussion about the future of Glasgow city centre will include;
- how we can develop and apply sustainable development and circular design principles in planning for the future,
- the role of active travel and accessible public transport in supporting healthy and thriving communities,
- potential priorities that can transform all four city centre Districts to enhance quality of life,
- how we intend engaging with communities in the coming months to enable local residents, business and organisations to help shape future action plans.
Please follow this link to register to attend, via Eventbrite > https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/setting-the-agenda-for-your-future-city-centre-glasgow-tickets-111937373698?ref=ebtn
The event will be held on Zoom - joining details will be shared in advance of the event starting.
Please note it will be recorded. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Cooke jamie.cooke@rsa.org.uk
Tuesday 7 July at 13.00 - 14.30 - Glasgow Chamber of Commerce
In the second webinar in the (Y)our Place Matters series, hosted by Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, you are invited to help shape the agenda and share your ideas for the future of Glasgow city centre. We want to explore how Glasgow’s city centre should adapt to ensure it can thrive in future and enhance the quality of life for all Glaswegians? How can we plan for a green recovery post-Covid-19; taking this opportunity to renew and reset our ambitions for the future of (Y)our City Centre. What local solutions can we devise to address the global issues of our age - climate change, health and wellbeing, socio-economic inequalities – respecting planet, people and place?
Glasgow City Council have recently appointed a multi-disciplinary creative team to work in collaboration with local communities (resident, business, civic, cultural) alongside local and national agencies to address these issues and prepare District Regeneration Frameworks for Cowcaddens, Townhead, the ‘Learning Quarter’ and the Merchant City. These Districts, largely beyond the core city centre, present an opportunity to positively transform and adapt Glasgow for the future.
As the project launches the team, led by Austin-Smith:Lord, Studio for New Realties and Urban Movement, with Civic Engineers, Stantec, Useful Projects and others, are keen to listen and learn from all stakeholders. There’s an open call for ideas to help collectively set the agenda for the future. We invite anyone with a passion for Glasgow to engage and share your ideas for (Y)our City Centre; and help to translate those ideas to action.
Speakers incl.
Carrie Behar + Judith Sykes – Useful Projects
Jeroen Zuidgeest + Ryanne Janssen – Studio for New Realties
Stephen O’Malley - Civic Engineers
Nick Skelton - Stantec
Graham Ross – Austin-Smith:Lord
FREE ONLINE EVENT / ALL WELCOME
Details via this link > https://portal.glasgowchamberofcommerce.com/eventdetail.html?eidQS=0CF1315B-BE0B-426E-ADB3-E5DF948C30E5
Glasgow City Council has launched a consultation on the future of the Cowcaddens, Learning Quarter, Merchant City, and Townhead districts in the city centre.
The council recently appointed a team to help prepare ambitious regeneration action plans for these four districts, and the project team have launched a website and Freephone line to help engage with as many people as possible in the coming months. These distinctive city centre areas will each have a District Regeneration Framework (DRF) to guide their future development.
A DRF is a 10-year regeneration planning framework and action plan, and each DRF will guide the city centre’s physical, social and economic regeneration. The DRFs support both Glasgow’s City Development Plan and the City Centre Strategy.
The yourcitycentre2020.commonplace.is/ website invites contributors to share comments and ideas about how to improve these four districts in future. The consultation will give the opportunity to share thoughts on how these districts feel now and ideas about how they could and should be improved.
The consultation team especially want to hear views on how it can be made easier to get around the city centre; how streets and open spaces can be improved; and hear thoughts on housing and places to work and learn, and on the mix of activities required to create a thriving, active city centre in the future. The city centre plays a key role for Glasgow as a whole as well as the surrounding region beyond it, so thoughts on connectivity are also welcome.
As well as the website, a Freephone number will go live in July and August and will be staffed by the project team on specific dates. This will give those without online access the chance to share their ideas.
The Freephone line is 0800 1583973. This can be called at the following dates/times: Thursday 2 July, noon – 2pm, 5 – 7pm, Saturday 4 July, 10am – noon. Other dates will be made available in due course.
"A city centre fit to meet the challenges now in front of us"Councillor Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council, said: “The district regeneration frameworks for the city centre will play a key role in creating a city centre fit to meet the challenges now in front of us. By taking part in this consultation, everyone with a stake in these four neighbourhoods can join with the council and our expert project team can help shape a city centre that is sustainable, attractive and liveable.”
Graham Ross, architect and urban planner at Austin-Smith:Lord – part of the project team – said: “To ensure future action plans for these districts are relevant and effective we need to develop distinctive, local solutions with the people who know the place best. We’re looking for ideas, big and small, to improve the quality of life for everyone who lives, works, learns or visits here. It’s vital that we tap in to local wisdom and knowledge so we can capture the essence of the issues needing attention and set a positive agenda for regeneration and recovery the next ten years. We want anyone passionate about Glasgow to share ideas about how to enhance our everyday experiences of these districts, and help set future ambitions that will enable Glasgow to thrive as a great European city.”
The city centre is one of Glasgow’s most important assets. Glasgow City Council’s City Centre Strategy identifies nine Districts and a series of Avenues as the basis of planning and delivering sustainable regeneration across the city centre. Good progress has been made with the first five District Regeneration Frameworks (DRFs) published, and design work for the first two ‘blocks’ of Avenues is progressing, following the construction of the Sauchiehall Street ‘Avenue’ pilot.
The five city centre DRFs already adopted promote an ambitious future vision that includes a River Park along the Clyde, increased city centre living with enhanced community facilities and improvement to walking, cycling and public transport networks to create healthy, sustainable connections between communities and opportunities. The (Y)our Broomielaw DRF secured a Scottish Design Award in 2019.
For further information, go to citycentrestrategy@glasgow.gov.uk
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