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Resident 1 Q3. Do you agree or disagree Strongly agree Support noted. No modification required No with the proposed ‘Strategic Place Ambitions for the City Centre’ (Page 10)

Q4. Please use the space I think the plan to revamp high street station is brilliant as it is such a busy station for how Connectivity Support noted. No modification required No below to provide any small it is and with so many new businesses and housing being built around it, it can provide a comments you may have on hub for people to centre around. & Green The SDF advocates an improvement to the High Street the themed sections of the environment, including a reduction in traffic dominance and CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, More greenery is a must high street is two lanes wide which is unnecessary making it one lane greening. The Council’s High Street Action Plan (2019-2013) Liveable, Connected, Green & and a beautiful tree lined avenue would do wonders in connecting the cathedral to the river will take forward these improvements. Resilient’) and vice versa.

Q5. Please use the space I would love to start a business in Glasgow so it is key to me that there are business spaces Vibrant & Connectivity Comment noted. No modification required No below to provide any available as well as affordable housing. People should be able to walk to work or cycle to work comments you may have on in a green and pollutant free space. Cars should still have their place as deliveries to city centre the strategic direction for businesses are a must but a well designed combination is important. development within the Centre’s Districts or masterplan areas?

Q6. Is there anything missing The bus network at the moment is horrific. Mainly due to the ticketing system. For people to Connectivity Comment noted. No modification required No or that requires greater or use public transport more an Oyster card like system that can be used on trains and busses less emphasis in the Draft needs to be brought in. Cycle lanes connecting the centre to the west end need to be created. The SDF advocated the creation of a complete city centre CCSDF 2050? A lot of people live in merchant city and commute to the financial areas so this should be far cycle network that will extend out to connect to/from easier to commute on a bike the river side park would achieve this. communities. The Council will progress an expansion of the Avenues programme which will extend the Avenues cycle network west.

The Council is currently preparing three transport strategies; one each covering the whole city, communities and the city- centre. These will address public transport – including ticketing and cycle network - in more detail. In addition, a new Regional Transport Strategy is being produces by SPT which will explore these issues, building on their Smart card work.

Q7. Are there actions you No Comment noted No modification required No would like removed or included within the Action Plan?

Q8. Please use the space Helping young people to start businesses is the start to a thriving economy. They will be green Vibrant Comment noted. No modification required No below to provide any other businesses that have the right ethos and will employ people and inspire others. Having a

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comments you may have thriving economy with the right ethos will make Glasgow flourish so I really think helping The SDF seeks to support the needs of existing and new about the CCSDF 2050? people start businesses and bring green manufacturing back to Glasgow is key. businesses in the city centre, through ensuring the right kind of premises (including incubator space) and an improved environment within which businesses can thrive. Support for the Glasgow City Innovation District will encourage innovation in new business growth, in research and technology and foster knowledge transfer underpinned by an ethos of low carbon and climate resilience.

Resident 2 Q3. Do you agree or disagree Strongly disagree Connectivity Accessibility benefits of cars (for those who have access to a Revise draft SDF text Connectivity Yes with the proposed ‘Strategic If disagree, please provide more details car) is recognised, as is potential activity on streets at night- section to include a strategy for Place Ambitions for the City It's too anti car. The strategy must be explicit in recognising the benefits cars can bring to time on main routes. The SDF highlights the compact nature night-time transport options, as Centre’ (Page 10) nightlife, weekend shoppers, etc. Being 'pro' place, and pro cycling doesn't need to equal anti- of the city centre that cannot physically accommodate a part of the City Centre new car, but right now it reads as if it is just designed to get rid of motorists. great number of cars. The SDF does not aim to remove cars transport plan, to support the completely, however, it does aim to reduce the number and night-time economy and public dominance of cars on streets and guide cars to appropriate safety. locations/streets (following a review of the street network) in order to achieve placemaking objectives to make the centre more attractive, less polluted, with more space for pedestrians, cyclist and public space and green-blue infrastructure (trees, raingardens, pocket parks) and support repopulation of the centre. In addition, the SDF promotes better public transport to increase the number and attractiveness of transport options for people living within and outside the city centre.

The SDF supports the delivery of the key aims and outcomes of the Scottish Government’s National Transport Strategy and Scottish Planning Policy, as well as the Council’s Glasgow City Development Plan to achieve a healthier, greener, more equitable and prosperous future for Glasgow residents, workers and visitors. Walking, cycling and public transport must take precedence over private car use in order to reduce emissions, achieve zero-carbon goals and ensure healthier lifestyles and greater equity regarding travel options.

As regards night-time transport options, the draft SDF will be revised to include reference to a strategy for such to support the night-time economy and public safety.

Q7. Are there actions you Yes As above, the SDF does not seek to restrict cars in entirety, Revise draft SDF text Connectivity Yes would like removed or If yes, please provide more details however, promotes better active and public transport section to include a strategy for included within the Action An action recognising the positive effects cars bring, and how the city will continue to options to reduce dependency on private cars, in the night-time transport options, as Plan? encourage motorists to come in and shop and visit. interests of placemaking objectives to deliver a healthier, part of the City Centre new climate resilient, liveable and more prosperous city centre. transport plan, to support the

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The new Transport Plans for the City Centre, City as whole, night-time economy and public and wider City Region will address the delivery of access to safety. the city centre. A Parking Strategy is to be prepared to accompany the forthcoming City Centre transport plan. As above, the draft SDF will be revised to include reference to a transport strategy to support the night time economy as part of the City Centre transport plan.

Resident 3 Q3. Do you agree or disagree Strongly agree Comment noted No modification required No with the proposed ‘Strategic Place Ambitions for the City Centre’ (Page 10)

Q4. Please use the space Repair, restore and enhance the urban fabric: stop allowing historic buildings to fall into The SDF advocates the retention and enhancement of The SDF has been revised to Yes below to provide any disrepair and then to be demolished to make way for cheap and ugly replacements. heritage assets, both listed and not listed and will be revised emphasise the importance of comments you may have on to strengthen this message. heritage assets and their the themed sections of the Traffic, green, resilient: think about the walking routes into the city centre and the junctions retention and enhancement. CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, pedestrians have to cross to make the journey. Think about how they are currently not very The SDF advocates a transformation in the public Liveable, Connected, Green & pedetrian friendly. environment/streetscape to make it pedestrian focussed and, Resilient’) so, putting their needs first over traffic. This includes crossing Reinforce the centre's economic competitiveness: stop prioritising large multinational (see Connectivity section). chainstores for retail space and encourage more local and regional small and medium businesses. The City Development Plan policy CP4 and Supplementary The SDF has been revised to Guidance SG4: Network of Centres, outlines retail policy for clarify the role and purpose of the city and city centre. The SDF advocates that a Retail and the proposed Retail and Night- Night-time Economy Strategy be undertaken to explore the time Economy Strategy. changing retail and leisure landscape, including changing consumer patterns and needs and opportunities to support independent businesses.

Q7. Are there actions you Don't know/No opinion Comments noted No modification required No would like removed or included within the Action Plan?

Q8. Please use the space more parks, walking and protection/utilisation/revitalisation of existing urban spaces is a good Comments noted. The City Development Plan Supplementary No modification required No below to provide any other thing. Guidance SG1: Placemaking (parts 1 &2) contains policy comments you may have guidance that requires development to utilise quality building about the CCSDF 2050? stop new buildings made with cheap materials replacing beautiful, if neglected, old buildings. materials.

sort out the busses. The SDF advocates a simplification of the bus network, fleet upgrade and network improvement. The forthcoming I avoid the city centre as much as possible. The cultural output has significantly declined in Regional Transport Strategy and the City Council’s three quality and quantity over recent years. It feels jaded, unwelcoming and ugly. The best bit transport strategies, including one for the city centre, will about the city centre is you can get a train to go somewhere that isnt the city centre. comment further on this and the Council will work in partnership with agencies, bus operators and users to ensure

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future improvement.

Resident 4 Q3. Do you agree or disagree Strongly agree Support noted No modification required No with the proposed ‘Strategic Place Ambitions for the City Centre’ (Page 10)

Q4. Please use the space Reduce traffic dominance and car dependency: The SDF advocates a substantial improvement to public No modification required No below to provide any transport in the city centre. The forthcoming Regional comments you may have on You will never get the city out of cars while both Subway and Buses are in private for making Transport Strategy and the City Council’s three transport the themed sections of the money ownership. £5 for all day travel in a city this small is daylight robbery. Cheaper to run a strategies - covering the whole city, the city centre, and CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, car. Subway - nearly £2 for a 4m journey. These organisations are killing Glasgow stone dead. communities - will comment further on improvements to Liveable, Connected, Green & Take them back into Public ownership. public transport systems and networks. Resilient’) Re-populate the centre. With what? Student flats or Posh Studio apartments costing upwards of a £1k a month? Who is renting them? I will believe it when i see it. If there was a salary base The SDF seeks to ensure provision of a greater range of here that could afford that I'd maybe be on-board but this isnae that London - and we don't homes in the city centre to serve existing and new residents, want it to be either. and ensure that homes are affordable. The Council’s City Centre Living Strategy (2035) will progress this. Reconnect the centre with the river and surrounding communities: The River Clyde Development Corridor SDF, recently adopted Get the river used as a viable transport hub. Develop links to Renfrew etc and boats could get as Supplementary Guidance to the City Development Plan, you into work much quicker than the M8 - the River Clyde is almost ignored, underused as part advises on the use of the River and activating the water. of a plan? Comments noted. Green the centre and make it climate resilient

We thought this was going to happen post CW Games 2014 - but legacy sites got sold off for flats rather than green space. Pure corruption at work. Won't hold my breath for this one.

Q5. Please use the space Develop the poorer areas first, Glasgow North still sits devastated as an area following de- The City Council is preparing a Strategic Development No modification required No below to provide any industrialisation. Framework for Glasgow North to guide its regeneration and comments you may have on development. The SDF will support and connection a number the strategic direction for of current regeneration initiatives, including Canal and North development within the Gateway City Deal programme, Sighthill and other housing- Centre’s Districts or led regeneration projects and Glasgow Canal Regeneration masterplan areas? partnership projects.

Q7. Are there actions you Don't know/No opinion Comment noted No modification required No would like removed or included within the Action Plan?

Resident 5 Q3. Do you agree or disagree Strongly agree Support noted No modification required No with the proposed ‘Strategic Place Ambitions for the City

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Q4. Please use the space Vibrant - lots of dead space in city after dark The SDF advocates encouraging greater round the clock The SDF will be revised to Yes below to provide any Liveable - extend public transport network activity through promoting a greater mix of development increase emphasis on activation comments you may have on Green - utilise unused space - tree planting, Allotment’s, farming (local produce for local uses at neighbourhood level and activation of space through and addressing dead spaces. the themed sections of the businesses). More pedestrianised areas (cut traffic from central wave of city from West end to temporary or other innovative uses (pop-ups, events, arts, CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, City centre) or at least have transfer points with smaller electric vehicles taking over) lighting etc.) The SDF will be revised to clarify Liveable, Connected, Green & the role of the Council’s transport Resilient’) The SDF advocates the substantial improvement of public strategies in delivering the place transport options and a more people focussed street/public ambitions for the city centre environment. The Council’s forthcoming new City Centre outlines in the SDF and the need Transformation Plan (Transport Strategy) will provide further for partnership working in details on these issues. The SDF will be revised to make this delivery. clearer. The SDF will be revised to increase emphasis on urban Comments noted and agree that a number of options for greening. urban greening, including local food production, should be utilised. The SDF will be revised to increase emphasis on urban greening and ‘greening the grey’.

Q5. Please use the space Create opportunities for local businesses (or potential investors) and drive The SDF seeks to support the needs of existing and new No modification required No below to provide any change/improvements through them) businesses in the city centre, through ensuring the right kind comments you may have on of premises (including incubator space) and an improved the strategic direction for environment within which businesses can thrive. Support for development within the the Glasgow City Innovation District will encourage Centre’s Districts or innovation, research and new businesses. The Council will masterplan areas? work with partner agencies to support business and encourage opportunities.

Q6. Is there anything missing Green and Vibrant should be the focus (with the other points falling under them anyway) Comments noted. Responding to the climate emergency and No modification required No or that requires greater or ensuring the social and economic recovery and ongoing less emphasis in the Draft prosperity of the city centre are key priorities of the SDF. CCSDF 2050? Agree and note that action towards these will shape the future of the city centre.

Q7. Are there actions you Don't know/No opinion Comment noted No modification required No would like removed or included within the Action Plan?

Q8. Please use the space Green impacts need accelerated making the most of potential future opportunities and getting The SDF is being revised to emphasise the need to accelerate Revise the SDF to emphasise the Yes below to provide any other ahead of the curve (other Nordic countries) the pace and scale of city centre adaptation and need to accelerate the pace and comments you may have transformation in order to meet the demands of the climate scale of city centre adaptation about the CCSDF 2050? emergency. and transformation in order to meet the demands of the climate emergency.

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Business 1 Q3. Do you agree or disagree Tend to agree Support noted No modification required No with the proposed ‘Strategic Place Ambitions for the City Centre’ (Page 10)

Q4. Please use the space Architecturally significant; colourful; weather-embracing Comments noted. The SDF references the need for No modification required No below to provide any architectural and urban design quality, designing for comments you may have on microclimate and welcomes design innovation. the themed sections of the CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, Liveable, Connected, Green & Resilient’)

Q5. Please use the space Provide floating gardens on the Clyde; The River Clyde Development Corridor SDF, recently adopted No modification required No below to provide any as Supplementary Guidance to the City Development Plan, comments you may have on Plant trees in every street in the city centre. These could be in massive pots so they could be advises on the use of the River and activating the water. the strategic direction for moved if necessary and not affect pipes and cables. The SDF advocates urban greening and will be revised to development within the strengthen reference to this, including to ‘greening the grey’ Centre’s Districts or Provide shelter from rain along shopping streets masterplan areas? The SDF proposes that the Council produce a Retail and Night-time Economy Strategy to explore the changing retail and leisure landscape, including changing consumer needs/patterns and opportunities to support independent businesses. Comment proposing shelter for shopping areas will be fed in to the preparation of this Strategy.

Q6. Is there anything missing Introduction of annual ground rent would encourage owners of dilapidated or empty The City Centre Living Strategy (2035) action plan contains No modification required No or that requires greater or properties to upgrade them and bring them back into full use commitment to explore barriers to, and mechanisms and less emphasis in the Draft incentives, for conversions, especially listed building re-se CCSDF 2050? and renewal. The SDF supports this work.

Q7. Are there actions you No Comment notes No modification required No would like removed or included within the Action Plan?

Resident 6 Q3. Do you agree or disagree Tend to disagree Comments and support noted. Revised SDF to emphasise Yes with the proposed ‘Strategic If disagree, please provide more details The SDF advocates the re-use of buildings and design quality ‘sustainable densification’ and Place Ambitions for the City Please please please note one thing. “Environmentally friendly” and “sustainable” and “eco to ensure new buildings are environmentally sensitive, note that density does not Centre’ (Page 10) friendly” house designs are not what you think they are. Modernist buildings may be 3.6% or carbon conscious and sustainable, i.e. enduring buildings that equate to height in buildings. whatever more heat efficient but you have to replace the actual building after 50 years! Build are durable, low or clean energy, provide for nature and have quality and beautiful buildings and they can last for hundreds if not thousands of years. Using a low environmental footprint. The City Development Plan local materials would be truly environmentally friendly. Also please note skyscrapers (sadly we Supplementary Guidance SG1: Placemaking (parts 1 &2) have a few) are not helpful for density as they then have 2nd order effects of too many cars requires development to utilise quality building materials and for example. Plus skyscrapers are unattractive. The rest of the plan seems quite good and the ensure durability. pedestrianisation is a good step. The SDF has been revised to emphasise ‘sustainable

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densification’ and note that density does not equate to height in buildings.

Q7. Are there actions you Yes The SDF will be revised to clarify definitions, including Revise SDF to clarify definitions, Yes would like removed or If yes, please provide more details highlighting environmental responsibility in ‘enduring’ or including highlighting included within the Action Sort out what you mean by environmentally friendly and sustainable etc. with regards to durable buildings. environmental responsibility in Plan? building. This means taking a time scale of 100+ years. ‘enduring’ or durable buildings.

Q8. Please use the space None thanks - good luck Comments noted No modification required No below to provide any other comments you may have about the CCSDF 2050?

Visitor 1 Q3. Do you agree or disagree Strongly agree Support noted No modification required No with the proposed ‘Strategic Place Ambitions for the City Centre’ (Page 10)No

Q4. Please use the space I think there needs to be a genuinely segregated cycle network across Glasgow. As a weekly Comments noted. Agree that the cycle network is currently No modification required No below to provide any visitor to Glasgow I find a lot of the so called cycling infrastructure at present consists of incomplete and fragmented. The SDF recommends that a comments you may have on pretend paint on busy, death-trap roads. Segregated lanes (where bollards prevent car drivers complete, coherent safe cycle network is developed within the themed sections of the from parking on the cycle lanes) would be a good start. an overall less car traffic dominated street network. CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, Liveable, Connected, Green & Resilient’)

Q7. Are there actions you Yes The SDF advocates a significant reduction in car journeys No modification required No would like removed or If yes, please provide more details (30% then 50%) within the city centre and a reallocation of included within the Action A car free Glasgow. road space from car use to pedestrian and cycle use. Car free Plan? could be considered in future as a progression of this, however, given some residential car users may need access to a car, accessibility needs and EV advances, completely car free has not been advocated at this stage. The City Council’s forthcoming City Centre Transformation Plan (Transport Strategy) will provide more details on this.

Resident 7 Q3. Do you agree or disagree Neither agree or disagree Comment noted No modification required No with the proposed ‘Strategic Place Ambitions for the City Centre’ (Page 10)

Q7. Are there actions you Don't know/No opinion Comment noted No modification required No would like removed or included within the Action

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Visitor 2 Q3. Do you agree or disagree Strongly agree Support noted No modification required No with the proposed ‘Strategic Place Ambitions for the City Centre’ (Page 10)

Q8. Please use the space The ‘Avenues’ initiative should be accelerated and expanded as a top priority. Support for Avenues noted. The SDF advocates an No modification required No below to provide any other acceleration of street transformation. It is not the role of the comments you may have A tourist tax should be introduced with revenue ring fenced for maintenance of the new public SDF to advise on financial delivery mechanisms, however, it about the CCSDF 2050? realm. does note that creative and innovative approaches to delivery should be explored. The M8 should be covered over at Charing Cross and some slip roads closed and elevated sections dismantled to rectify severance and blight. The SDF advocated that the connection between the Mitchell and Charing Cross station be improved and that severance by The targets for reducing the number of cars coming into the city centre aren’t very ambitious. the M8 is addressed. The technical feasibility of an M8 Congestion charging and workplace parking levy should be introduced with the revenues ring Charing Cross cap is being explored by the Council and fenced for public transport and active travel improvements. Transport Scotland. The SDF advocates a reduction in car journeys (30% then New housing developments in the city are very often car centric and lack the density and retail 50%) and a reallocation of road space from car use to units required to create vibrant neighbourhoods. pedestrian and cycle use, thus creating an environment that prioritises walking and cycling, which may in turn advance We seem to have lost the ability to rebuild along original street grids, which respect scale and targets further. Car free could be considered in future as a use traditional materials. progression of this, however, given some residential car users may need access to a car, accessibility needs and EV Public transport is inadequate. All of the Connectivity Commission’s recommendations should advances, completely car free has not been advocated at this be implemented, especially the metro/tram network. The council should franchise bus stage. The City Council’s forthcoming City Centre services. Transformation Plan (Transport Strategy) will provide more details on this and public transport issues in the city centre, including progressing the Connectivity Commission recommendations, as supported by the SDF.

The SDF promotes a greater mix of development uses at neighbourhood level and creation of 20minute neighbourhoods, with civic services and amenities easily available to address the current lack of such amenities for vibrant neighbourhoods. The SDF also promotes sustainable densification and a context based design-led approach to development.

Resident 8 Q3. Do you agree or disagree Strongly agree Support noted No modification required No with the proposed ‘Strategic Place Ambitions for the City Centre’ (Page 10)

Q7. Are there actions you Yes The SDF advocates that severance and other negative The SDF advocated that the Yes

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would like removed or If yes, please provide more details environmental impacts caused by the M8 are addressed. The connection between the Mitchell included within the Action Cover the motorway, preserve all old buildings and reinstate original street proportions that technical feasibility of an M8 Charing Cross cap is being and Charing Cross station be Plan? were ripped out by the motorway. explored by the Council and Transport Scotland. The SDF also improved and that severance by promotes the retention and enhancement of heritage the M8 is addressed. The buildings and features and the urban repair of the technical feasibility of an M8 townscape, including restoring street connections where Charing Cross cap is being appropriate. explored by the Council and Transport Scotland

Resident 9 Q3. Do you agree or disagree Tend to agree Support noted No modification required No with the proposed ‘Strategic Place Ambitions for the City Centre’ (Page 10)

Q4. Please use the space I like all of the ideas but concerned about the practicalities for less mobile people. I have The SDF promotes the need for significantly better public Revised SDF to increase Yes below to provide any mobility issues but apparently not ill enough to get a blue badge. Walking for 15mins to the transport options and will be revised to increase emphasise emphasise on ensuring better comments you may have on nearest train station is not feasible, I need a station with parking and only a 5min walk either on ensuring accessibility. The City Council’s forthcoming City accessibility of public transport the themed sections of the side which actually can take me double or more. The removal of parking at Central and Queen Centre Transformation Plan (Transport Strategy) will provide and the city centre environment CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, Street stations means me and my elderly mum have to rely on expensive taxis to meet each more detail on how this may be achieved. as a whole. Liveable, Connected, Green & other at the station. The plans for walking and cycling and even using public transport assume Resilient’) able bodied citizens who can manage stairs between platforms and walks, often uphill in Glasgow through crowded streets between stops and stations.

Q5. Please use the space More focus on less abled citizens required. I like all of the ideas but concerned about the The SDF promotes the need for significantly better public Revised SDF to increase Yes below to provide any practicalities for less mobile people. I have mobility issues but apparently not ill enough to get transport options and will be revised to increase emphasise emphasise on ensuring better comments you may have on a blue badge. Walking for 15mins to the nearest train station is not feasible, I need a station on ensuring accessibility. The City Council’s forthcoming City accessibility of public transport the strategic direction for with parking and only a 5min walk either side which actually can take me double or more. The Centre Transformation Plan (Transport Strategy) will provide and the city centre environment development within the removal of parking at Central and Queen Street stations means me and my elderly mum have more detail on how this may be achieved. as a whole. Centre’s Districts or to rely on expensive taxis to meet each other at the station. The plans for walking and cycling masterplan areas? and even using public transport assume able bodied citizens who can manage stairs between platforms and walks, often uphill in Glasgow through crowded streets between stops and stations.

Q6. Is there anything missing As above Comment noted No modification required No or that requires greater or less emphasis in the Draft CCSDF 2050?

Q7. Are there actions you Yes The SDF advocates a reduction in car journeys (30% then No modification required No would like removed or If yes, please provide more details 50%) and a reallocation of road space from car use to included within the Action Accessibility in terms of those with impaired mobility. We all want to be greener but removing pedestrian and cycle use, thus creating an environment that Plan? cars per se isn't the answer for those of us who need them and need close to destination prioritises walking and cycling but not entirely car free. It is parking. appreciated that some residents may need access to a car, there are accessibility needs and also EV advances and car clubs that negate the city centre being completely car free. The City Council’s forthcoming City Centre Transformation

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Resident 10 Q3. Do you agree or disagree Neither agree or disagree Comment noted No modification required No with the proposed ‘Strategic Place Ambitions for the City Centre’ (Page 10)

Q6. Is there anything missing The document talks in several places about historic and listed buildings and about “high quality The SDF promotes a context based design-led approach to Revised the SDF to propose that Yes or that requires greater or design” but there is no sense of the aesthetic that is being sought or standards that might be development, high design quality and, where appropriate, local design guidance will be less emphasis in the Draft applied to new buildings that will ensure they are complimentary to historic buildings or in and innovative design approaches. The City Development Plan prepared at District level and CCSDF 2050? of themselves or notable architectural merit . There are a lot of large glass boxes being built Supplementary Guidance SG1: Placemaking (parts 1 &2) advise on local design parameters alongside listed or old buildings that arguable detract from the overall look and feel of the city provides policy guidance on design and placemaking for new - eg argyle st or recent office buildings on queen street . It would be good to see a vision set development, including building materials. The SDF will be (and consulted on) for the aesthetic that Glasgow is aiming for rather than just a mish mash of revised to propose that local design guidance will be whatever is the most recent fashion for cheap offices or shopping centres . prepared at District level to complement the DRFs, which will advise on local design parameters. In addition where the council proposes improvements to the public realm and or green spaces they must be sustainable in the sense that the council has the budget to maintain it . There is Comments noted. The Council’s City Centre Strategy action no point laying lovely granite paving stones for examples if when they break or are dislodged plan commits to the production of a Public Realm guide that they are repaired with tarmac or cement . There’s no point having shiny stainless steel signage will advise on quality and maintenance issues. and lamp posts etc if they are vandalised , dirty if covered in stickers . There’s no point have things that are lit up if the bulbs are out most of the time .

At the river side there has been a proliferation of tall buildings which cut across the feeling if an expanse of space that makes it feel like you are in some way out of the city , the panoramic The SDF proposes that a View Management Plan be produced views from that area should not be lost . to protect views through the city centre, including along the river.

Resident 11 Q3. Do you agree or disagree Strongly agree Support noted No modification required No with the proposed ‘Strategic Place Ambitions for the City Centre’ (Page 10)

Resident 12 Q3. Do you agree or disagree Strongly agree Support noted No modification required No with the proposed ‘Strategic Place Ambitions for the City Centre’ (Page 10)

Q4. Please use the space I agree with and am hopeful about all the strategic ambitions - the Green stuff is particularly Support noted. The SDF will be revised to increase emphasis The SDF will be revised to Yes below to provide any important to me. I was in Valencia recently and some of the huge multi-lane roads through the on ‘greening the grey’ increase emphasis on ‘greening comments you may have on centre have giant mature trees down the middle of them - the whole city is so much nicer for the grey’ the themed sections of the all the trees. I would also like to see how the proposed greening of the motorway corridor CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, looks and will be done. Liveable, Connected, Green & Resilient’)

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Q5. Please use the space I am really interested to see how the Cowcaddens, Townhead and Learning Quarter plans The District Regeneration Frameworks for these areas are in No modification required No below to provide any come out - these areas are a bit of a no man’s land at present and not very people friendly. production and will advise on their future development and comments you may have on regeneration. the strategic direction for development within the Centre’s Districts or masterplan areas?

Q6. Is there anything missing The emphasis is right I think - I think the big challenges will be in greening and re-populating Support noted No modification required No or that requires greater or and there is strong emphasis on both. less emphasis in the Draft CCSDF 2050?

Q7. Are there actions you No Comment noted No modification required No would like removed or included within the Action Plan?

Resident 13 Q3. Do you agree or disagree Tend to agree Comment noted No modification required No with the proposed ‘Strategic If disagree, please provide more details Place Ambitions for the City Not convinced the centre as it is now ever had particular connection to the river. Centre’ (Page 10)

Q4. Please use the space There is an issue promoting selfie spots, info panels and plaques in that our footways are too The Council’s City Centre Strategy action plan commits to the No modification required No below to provide any narrow to accommodate even temporarily static groups (and their baggage) within the general production of a Wayfinding Strategy which will provide more comments you may have on pedestrian circulation. Where these spots are planned, there has to be a reduction in detail on information panels and the like. the themed sections of the dedicated road space. CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, The SDF notes the significant contribution of conversions, Liveable, Connected, Green & The density for the living clusters is good but are they sufficient to achieve the overall including upper floors, throughout the city centre towards Resilient’) population doubling considering they are a small part of the 325hectares of the city centre. the creation of new homes. The Council’s City Centre Living Strategy (2035) will provide more detail on this. Super blocks are a must have. Allows the reduction in traffic lights and more personal crossing points designed for the human scale. Support for superblock concept and reducing M8 Removing and rationalising some of the tangle of M8 related roads is also essential. There are infrastructure welcomed. some junctions that should not be required as the M8 should not be a series of short cuts. Using the left over spaces for preferably social space development is a good idea.

Support regarding power sources infrastructure and heat Investigating all the power sources infrastructure and heat mitigation available and required mitigation exploration noted. before considering validating a development proposal is a great way forward. Comments regarding King Street car park site development King Street car park. An easy win to erase this eye and foot sore. Do this first as there are a noted. when of people who have already studied it and made proposals.

Q5. Please use the space The masterplans are generally well realised although the difficulties of moving the enabling Support for master-planning approach noted. No modification required No below to provide any projects to the head of the queue would appear to persist. comments you may have on The District Regeneration Framework for Townhead is in

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the strategic direction for An addition to the Townhead one would be the reinstatement of an obvious route between production and will advise in detail on connectivity through development within the the bus station/John Lewis and the hospital. We could call it Parliamentary Road maybe. the District. This comment will be passed to the DRF team. Centre’s Districts or masterplan areas?

Q6. Is there anything missing Everything requires less emphasis as there was a lot of repetition in the document which was a Comment noted. In revision of the SDF attempts will be made Reduce emphasis and repetition Yes or that requires greater or bit off putting. Some good ideas may get buried. to reduce emphasis and repetition. in revision of the SDF. less emphasis in the Draft Not sure one access line from Dunlop to Argyle is enough to repair the huge access issues CCSDF 2050? around Dunlop Street. Comment noted. The SDF seeks to advise primarily on development principles, with the detail of connectivity (specific routes on the ground) being taken forward by local or specific thematic guidance. Therefore, both the DRF of the District and the City Council’s forthcoming City Centre Transformation Plan (Transport Strategy) will provide more details on this.

Q7. Are there actions you No Comment noted. In revision of the SDF attempts will be made Reduce emphasis and repetition Yes would like removed or If yes, please provide more details to reduce emphasis and repetition. in revision of the SDF. included within the Action Just edit the thing down. Plan?

Resident 14 Q3. Do you agree or disagree Tend to agree Support noted No modification required No with the proposed ‘Strategic Place Ambitions for the City Centre’ (Page 10)

Q4. Please use the space I was most interested to read proposals to improve public transport within the Connected Comments noted. The SDF promotes the need for The SDF will be revised to Yes below to provide any section. significantly better public transport options and will be increase emphasise on improving comments you may have on There appeared to be considerable focus on a desire to "improve quality of, and access to, revised to increase emphasise on this. The City Council’s public transport options. the themed sections of the public transport" - which is of course welcome. However i was disappointed that there forthcoming City Centre Transformation Plan (Transport CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, appeared to be a complete lack of detail about how this aim is to be achieved. I acknowledge Strategy) will provide more detail on how this may be Liveable, Connected, Green & that more detail might come in the proposed City-wide Connectivity Plan. achieved. Resilient’) Without a commitment to expand public transport networks beyond that of buses - the panacea of Glasgow’s public transport problems - how do you hope to improve access to public transport? Throwing more buses on the roads is not going to solve it, even if there are less cars on the roads. There needs to be more creative thinking in this area to expand and improve the rail network. Integrate the metropolitan rail network in Glasgow with the subway and link it in with buses in the form of a locally controlled and integrated pubic transport system int he same was as Transport for London. Maintain control centrally. Put people before shareholders of the private companies who are currently contracted to run our public services.

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only way to get more people from wider metropolitan areas into the city.

Q5. Please use the space It is really positive to see maligned areas like Tradeston and Laurieston being mentioned. It is Comments noted. The SDF aims to strongly emphasise the No modification required No below to provide any worth noting however that there is a large focus on heritage buildings in these areas and using importance of retaining and enhancing heritage buildings. comments you may have on these as a backbone for regeneration. Many of the buildings in these areas feature heavily on The City Centre Living Strategy (2035) commits to producing the strategic direction for the buildings at risk register and may not actually be around for much longer in a state which a Listed Building Strategy to explore these issues further. development within the means they can be restored. Degradation is highly visible, especially in Tradeston. This is Centre’s Districts or indicative of a large scale problem across the city of absent owners allowing historic buildings masterplan areas? to fall into disrepair. Unless a solution is found to address that problem then there may be a significant flaw in this element of the masterplan.

Q6. Is there anything missing Overwhelmingly there appeared to be less mention of rail and subway public transport - with a Comments noted. Agree that rail and subway have potential No modification required No or that requires greater or greater focus on buses. More detail would have been welcomed however I daresay this will to for improvement and the SDF nightlights the need to less emphasis in the Draft emerge with the City-wide Connectivity Plan. Investment and expansion of the rail and subway increase the quality and capacity of these networks. The City CCSDF 2050? network should form any intelligent overview of attempts to overhaul public transport in Council’s forthcoming City Centre Transformation Plan Glasgow. You cannot increase the volume of buses on the roads as those outwith the city (Transport Strategy) will provide more detail on this. centre simply cannot cope with MORE buses. I realise the ambition is to alleviate vehicular traffic in the city, but this does nothing to alleviate it in the wider Glasgow area. As such, more buses will only contribute to greater congestion. The only way to create greater capacity which does not impact on contributing to congestion is through rail and light rail which is largely conspicuous by it's absence. You mention briefly about improving Charing X, Anderston and High St stations - but these appear to be mostly cosmetic.

Q7. Are there actions you Don't know/No opinion Comment noted No modification required No would like removed or included within the Action Plan?

Resident 15 Q3. Do you agree or disagree Strongly agree Comment noted No modification required No with the proposed ‘Strategic Place Ambitions for the City Centre’ (Page 10)

Resident 16 Q3. Do you agree or disagree Neither agree or disagree Comments noted. The SDF seeks to promote sustainable and No modification required No with the proposed ‘Strategic If disagree, please provide more details inclusive economic growth that will benefit all citizens of Place Ambitions for the City I agree with most of the aspects however 'Reinforce the centre’s economic competitiveness to Glasgow in bringing jobs and prosperity to be invested locally. Centre’ (Page 10) grow prosperity and boost vibrancy for the benefit of all' sounds disagreeable. Who is the city centre competing against for it's economy? If it is competing this would normally mean it has to be at the expense of other things. Economic growth invariably means being at the expense of people and environment. It creates the vast majority of economic growth for a select few stakeholders, not usually from the local area and not who usually invest in the people or environment of the local area. So I fundamentally disagree with this aspect.

Q4. Please use the space Each section has agreeable but loose aims. Comments noted. The SDF seeks to strongly support the No modification required No below to provide any retention of heritage buildings, and advocates a new way of comments you may have on However, as we continue to observe as residents; aims, targets and themes appear to thinking about delivering at scale active travel cycle

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the themed sections of the manifest into much of the same. To this day we are continuing to see beautiful Victorian infrastructure and wildlife networks, among other things, in CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, buildings left to rot and then torn down in favour of hastily planned concrete and glass blocks order to meet carbon neutral targets and create a more Liveable, Connected, Green & which are detrimental to everything except the developer's pockets. We are told we should be liveable people focussed city centre. Resilient’) happy with cycle lanes being built however when they are attempted seemingly take several years to achieve a couple of miles and are not built to the original plan, bowing to pressure from the car lobby. We have to put up with cultural centres and art spaces being closed down in favour of new developments. We witness wildlife corridors and areas vital to local biodiversity being lost to the ever increasing need for cheap and poor quality housing to boost 'economic growth'.

Q6. Is there anything missing Less emphasis on economic growth. Much more emphasis on how we can solve the climate Comments noted. The SDF will be revised to emphasise the The SDF will be revised to Yes or that requires greater or emergency while developing the city. This is incompatible with your quest for maximum need to accelerate the pace and scale of transforming the emphasise the need to accelerate less emphasis in the Draft economic growth. city centre environment to respond to the climate emergency the pace and scale of CCSDF 2050? as priority. transforming the city centre environment to respond to the climate emergency.

Q7. Are there actions you Yes Comment noted No modification required No would like removed or If yes, please provide more details included within the Action 'Reinforce the centre’s economic competitiveness to grow prosperity and boost vibrancy for Plan? the benefit of all' This is incompatible with a climate emergency and improving the city centre for the environment and benefit of it's people and residents.

Q8. Please use the space Whilst there are some admirable aims, the overall view is confused and not compatible with Comments noted. The SDF will be revised to emphasise the The SDF will be revised to Yes below to provide any other where we are now. We are in a climate emergency. Economic growth at the cost of renovating need to accelerate the pace and scale of transforming the emphasise the need to accelerate comments you may have perfectly good buildings, losing important areas of environmental significance and a transport city centre environment and transport networks to respond the pace and scale of about the CCSDF 2050? strategy that is nowhere near radical enough to cure the illness at the heart of it is not good to the climate emergency as priority. transforming the city centre enough. environment to respond to the climate emergency as priority.

Resident 17 Q3. Do you agree or disagree Strongly disagree Comments noted. No modification required No with the proposed ‘Strategic If disagree, please provide more details The SDF seeks to address many of the negative issues in the Place Ambitions for the City Pointless pie in the sky ideas, deal with realities. Existing changes killing city centre, quieter city centre to enhance its future appeal and attractiveness, Centre’ (Page 10) than it's ever been, this will make it worse. Totally at odds with amount of student flats being including providing better facilities and public spaces to serve built, families won't want to live in centre or near students and drug safe rooms. Removing existing families and all future residents and users of the city pedestrian area of Argyll street at odds. If I want to see a tree I'll go to one of the many parks, centre. not sit with my back to the road beside an empty cycle lane.

Q4. Please use the space People use cars, accept it. City centres are for more than a tiny % of population that live in it, Comments noted. No modification required No below to provide any even target number is so small it doesn't justify expense and upheaval. Existing measures to comments you may have on cut cars has just cut number of people visiting as is clearly visible every day of the week. the themed sections of the Vibrant - no and will get worse. Liveable - students only ones that will. Connected - more to CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, that than bike lanes. Green - cutting car use not the only solution, already got enough trees, Liveable, Connected, Green & bikes will never be used as much as you want so get over it and stop making traffic situations Resilient’) worse by taking away lanes for empty cycle lanes e.g. Waterloo street disaster. Resilient - will be without these measures.

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Q5. Please use the space Boulevards a waste of time and money. Cycle lanes same. Bus gates same. Incorporate cars Comments noted. The SDF promotes equitable movement for No modification required No below to provide any into the strategy rather than punishing them. Electric cars will achieve the same effect. Direct all within city centre connectivity improvement, not comments you may have on leisure use to existing parks and facilities. Get over obsession with pedestrianised George accommodating some needs over others. Similarly, the SDF the strategic direction for square, the layout of the square makes events pointless not traffic around it. Most people promotes environmentally and climate responsible development within the want to visit or work in city centre not live in it, make it easier to do that with parking, traffic improvements to the centre that will also encourage more Centre’s Districts or flow, cost. No one will cycle to go shopping, to a show, and barely any do it for work or ever active lifestyles, engagement with nature for better health masterplan areas? will. and wellbeing.

Q6. Is there anything missing Much less on trees, cycles and living in centre. Family ideas a waste of time, few would ever Comment noted No modification required No or that requires greater or want to raise family in centre now or in the future. less emphasis in the Draft CCSDF 2050? Cut the number of events in George square, one offs that provide no lasting benefit.

Q7. Are there actions you Yes Comment noted No modification required No would like removed or If yes, please provide more details included within the Action As above Plan?

Q8. Please use the space You should have asked people before publishing. Blatant SNP agenda pushing and as usual Comments noted. The production of Council documents are No modification required No below to provide any other very ill thought out. Trees, bikes and family living all completely pointless. Just a further push not party politically driven. comments you may have to kill the city centre once and for all. about the CCSDF 2050?

Resident 18 Q3. Do you agree or disagree Strongly disagree Comments noted. The SDF promotes environmentally and No modification required No with the proposed ‘Strategic If disagree, please provide more details climate responsible improvements to the centre, such as Place Ambitions for the City It's a fantasy dreamland. Every one of your pictures and impressions bar one is on a bright, creating a complete cycle network and allocating more space Centre’ (Page 10) sunny day, showing flat streets. Look out of the window. It's not blowing a gale and lashing for walking, that will encourage more active lifestyles and with sleet just now, but give it 5 minutes. City planning must be based in reality. Glasgow is not engagement with nature for better health and wellbeing. London. It is a hilly, wet, cold, windswept city. Enthusiasm for walking and cycling lasts for about 3 months a year. And I say this as a cyclist, knowing that I have the lanes to myself for half the year.

Q4. Please use the space High density cities are a behaviour sink. Crime, violence, trauma increase, quality of life Comments noted. No modification required No below to provide any plummets. This has been settled science for over half a century, and it applies regardless of comments you may have on how many withered bare shrubs you use to block the roads and pavements. the themed sections of the CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, Liveable, Connected, Green & Resilient’)

Q5. Please use the space Stop trying to cram in the most people for the most money, and that applies to residents and Comments noted. No modification required No below to provide any busineses. The SDF aims to promote more mixed neighbourhoods and comments you may have on increase population of residents to sustain the local economy the strategic direction for Glasgow needs to be lower density, not higher, because the notion that everyone will be able and enhance quality of life. The SDF notes opportunities for

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development within the to live within walking distance of their employment is delusional. There are currently 14,000 new homes exist in development of vacant sites conversion Centre’s Districts or new full-time equivalent (i.e. more than that in actual people) office spaces being created in of upper floors. The City Centre Living Strategy (2035) masterplan areas? the city centre. commits to producing a Listed Building Strategy to explore these issues further. How are the workers going to get to and from their places of work? They're not all going to cram into the Lauriston low rises, I can assure you of that. People require space and privacy for their health and sanity. Commuting isn't going to end by wishiing it away.

Q6. Is there anything missing Give up the dream of making Glasgow car free. Comments noted. The forthcoming City Centre No modification required No or that requires greater or Transformation Strategy (transport Strategy) will provide less emphasis in the Draft Understand that your residents' lifestyles are paid for by business rates. further detail of transport issues in the centre. CCSDF 2050? Businesses require commuters.

The trains are already groaning and unreliable.

Everyone hates buses. Everyone.

Private motorised transport is here to stay.

Again: I say this as a cyclist.

Q7. Are there actions you Yes Comments noted. The forthcoming City Centre No modification required No would like removed or If yes, please provide more details Transformation Strategy (transport Strategy) will provide included within the Action Don't focus just on the city centre. We desparately need park-and-cycle facilities within a mile further detail of transport issues in the centre. The city-wide Plan? of the centre in order to make mixed mode commuting practical. At the moment, you either Glasgow Transport Strategy and regional transport Strategy cycle all the way in, drive all the way in, or you're looking at somewhere like Hampden and a will also consider commuting issues. multi-mile slog through haphazard roads that have almost no cycle traffic for half the year.

Visitor 3 Q3. Do you agree or disagree Tend to agree The SDF advocates a reduction in car journeys (towards 50%) No modification required No with the proposed ‘Strategic If disagree, please provide more details within the city centre and a reallocation of road space from Place Ambitions for the City "Reduce traffic dominance and car dependency" - don't think this is much of a problem given car use to pedestrian and cycle use to allow greater active Centre’ (Page 10) the amount of pedestrianised streets and squares. With the current street layout and traffic travel choice. However, given potential needs of residents for management there is little reason to drive through the city for the sake of it. Vehicular access access to a car, accessibility needs and EV advances, to the city centre should be considerate to people with movement difficulties (which includes, completely car free has not been advocated at this stage. The but isn't limited to blue badge holders) - availability of on-street parking and access routes is City Council’s forthcoming City Centre Transformation Plan crucial for them to be able to feel included and enjoy Glasgow City Centre Public transport (Transport Strategy) will provide more details on this. improvements, such as addressing the issues created by the removal of the bus station in Anderston Centre and metropolitan ticketing system that works also for people in satellite towns will be welcome to give people choice between public transport and driving

Q4. Please use the space A CONNECTED CITY CENTRE Comments noted. No modification required No below to provide any Disagree with the statement that Glasgow City Centre is car dominated. It used to be prior to The city centre contains a higher proportion of land space for comments you may have on the M8 construction, nowadays it provides the right amount of vehicular access and parking roads and cars than in most of its UK and European the themed sections of the which means the city can be enjoyed by those who can access public transport easily from counterpart cities. CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, where they live and those who are reliant on car to travel to places alike.

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Liveable, Connected, Green & As above, the SDF advocates greater public and active Resilient’) Likewise, creating the dichotomy of public transport as socially inclusive and demonising cars transport choice, promotes more sustainable and is dishonest and clearly thought up by someone who lives in an area of transport overprivilege. environmentally responsible transport patterns and a There are many parts of Glasgow and Clyde Valley which can be reached from the city centre reduction in, not an abolition of, car journeys. The SDF seeks by car in less than 30 minutes, meanwhile using public transport it'd take two or three times as to address the negative environmental impacts of the much and multiple transfers. Likewise, the cost to the user can be greater and offer far less M8.The feasibility of a motorway cap will be explored with flexibility than driving. Therefore, excessive disruption to the current transport model will turn Transport Scotland. the city centre into a no-go area for many people who live elsewhere in the city and the region and create wealthy ghettos within the city centre boundary, where only those with a lot of The City Council’s forthcoming City Centre Transformation resources to pay to access the city (by public transport or car) can afford to visit Plan (Transport Strategy) will provide more details on transport and connectivity in and around the city centre. "Reassessing the M8 Strategic Road Network": "To minimise road infrastructure overall - rationalise slip roads and junctions" - disagree, the current amount of access points is appropriate. Removal or rationing of access to the city centre will adversely impact the neighbouring communities outwith the city centre, especially in the north of Glasgow

"Reconfigure crossings for pedestrian and cycle priority" - only if demand based, so that traffic light cycles don't artificially create congestion when there is no cyclists or pedestrians using the junction - and vice versa

"To green the motorway corridor and minimise its environmental impact, including reducing air and noise pollution" - The motorway cap in front of the Mitchell is a poorly thought out idea and the amount of money needed to implement it would be better spent elsewhere, rather than on building something that would create little benefit and few would use. Because of the required clearances and the railway tunnel within the site, this is going to cost a fortune and create years of misery and disruption. Likewise, if this was to happen, it'd have a huge impact on the road network throughout the west of the city centre as the streets indicated for pedestrianisation currently act as emergency diversion for the M8 and form part of the Charing X motorway junction. Street closures through there will disperse the traffic throughout the area, creating new congestion and pollution spots

"To promote a ‘managed motorway’ for greater public transport usage, such as bus priority" - must be done very sensibly, although I believe there are few places this could work and little chance of it being a coherent system given the discontinuous hard shoulders and the layout of the motorway infrastructure on the M8. It is likely to end up creating artificial congestion, making for a disadvantage for both the buses and the private vehicles

Q5. Please use the space I appreciate the desire to densify the city centre and increase the population of it. There are The SDF advocates a range of new homes (type, size, tenure) No modification required No below to provide any still multiple gap sites that can be used for residential and mixed-use development and and aims to ensure affordability for existing and future comments you may have on opportunities for reconfiguring of the existing buildings and sites. Greater provision should be residents. The City Centre Living Strategy (2035) will explore the strategic direction for made for social and affordable housing so the city centre isn't a ghetto of the rich these issues further. development within the Centre’s Districts or masterplan areas?

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Q6. Is there anything missing Less emphasis on traffic reduction, more consideration towards protecting the existing Comments noted. No modification required No or that requires greater or residents from the effects of gentrification of the city centre which is likely to occur as part of less emphasis in the Draft this process CCSDF 2050?

Q7. Are there actions you Yes Comments noted. As above, the feasibility of a motorway cap No modification required No would like removed or If yes, please provide more details will be explored with Transport Scotland. included within the Action Remove the M8 cap at the Mitchell Library - huge waste of money, extremely difficult to Plan? achieve given the engineering challenges

Resident 19 Q3. Do you agree or disagree Strongly agree Support noted No modification required No with the proposed ‘Strategic Place Ambitions for the City Centre’ (Page 10)

Resident 20 Q3. Do you agree or disagree Tend to agree Support noted No modification required No with the proposed ‘Strategic Place Ambitions for the City Centre’ (Page 10)

Q4. Please use the space Laudable ambitions, but needs to be much stronger on removing private cars from the city. Support noted. The SDF advocates a reduction in car journeys No modification required No below to provide any (towards 50%) within the city centre and a reallocation of comments you may have on road space from car use to pedestrian and cycle use to allow the themed sections of the greater active travel choice. However, given potential needs CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, of residents for access to a car, accessibility needs and EV Liveable, Connected, Green & advances, completely car free has not been advocated at this Resilient’) stage. The City Council’s forthcoming City Centre Transformation Plan (Transport Strategy) will provide more details on this.

Q5. Please use the space I’ve been a Glaswegian for a long time and have seen many such documents, all with the best Comments noted. As above, the SDF does not advocate No modification required No below to provide any of intentions. I hope this time more will be realised.two areas that are important to me - total completely car free, however, the reconfiguration of the comments you may have on removal of privately owned cars from the city and bringing the river into our daily lives. street space away from cars and towards active travel may the strategic direction for engender behaviour change to advance car reduction targets development within the further in future. Centre’s Districts or Reconnecting the centre with the river is a key place masterplan areas? ambition of the SDF.

Q7. Are there actions you Don't know/No opinion Comment noted No modification required No would like removed or included within the Action Plan?

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Q4. Please use the space The water front will be a fantastic place. It's the heart of the city and has been important to its Comments noted. The SDF advocates strongly the retention No modification required No below to provide any character. I think the development should be careful to keep some older buildings, and their and enhancement of listed buildings and heritage features. comments you may have on fronts. The River Park project and the Broomielaw and St Enoch the themed sections of the District Regeneration Frameworks will advise on the detail of CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, I think some sort of references to the history of the area would be worthwhile. the riverside’s development. Liveable, Connected, Green & Resilient’) It would be great to see a mix of housing incorporated too into the development.

Q7. Are there actions you No Comment noted. No modification required No would like removed or included within the Action Plan?

Resident 21 Q3. Do you agree or disagree Strongly agree Support noted No modification required No with the proposed ‘Strategic Place Ambitions for the City Centre’ (Page 10)

Q4. Please use the space Overall the strategy and vision is very good. I particularly support the emphasis on greening Support and comments noted. No modification required No below to provide any the city centre environment and create more quality public space and rebalancing the priority comments you may have on between cars and pedestrians/cyclists. Green, walkable and cycle friendly environments will the themed sections of the be vital for attracting more city centre residents, businesses and will improve the tourist CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, experience. I feel that Glasgow City Centre has a lot of untapped potential and doesn't have Liveable, Connected, Green & the 'wow' factor at present which attracts visitors - we are never going to be Edinburgh and we Resilient’) have a different offering, however quality of place and first impressions matter (and increasingly so). I like the focus on developing creating clusters at Garnethill and Merchant city/Barras/High Street. The creative sector is a Glasgow strength that can be built upon. Greening the M8 corridor is also a vital project and could have a major positive benefit for the city centre and surrounding communities - improved connectivity for communities across the M8 corridor is vital and bus transport priority measures on the M8 itself would be a good development.

Q5. Please use the space Support the focus on creative clusters and for expanding the IFSD across the river - Tradeston Support noted and comments welcomed. No modification required No below to provide any feels neglected and unsafe and extending activity to this area would be a positive step comments you may have on forward. the strategic direction for development within the Centre’s Districts or masterplan areas?

Q6. Is there anything missing I think amenities and facilities could be just as important as environment, housing mix etc to The SDF highlights the importance of community The SDF will be revised to Yes or that requires greater or attract more people to city centre living. Schools, sports facilities, health centres etc, and safe infrastructure for ‘sustainable communities’, however, it will increase emphasis on community less emphasis in the Draft connectivity to them on foot/cycle all need to be in the mix and this could be given a bit more services and facilities and to CCSDF 2050? emphasis. specifically reference the ’20

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be revised to increase emphasis on this and to specifically minute neighbourhood’. reference the ’20 minute neighbourhood’.

The Council’s City Centre Living Strategy (2035) will explore these issues further and proposes preparation of a social infrastructure strategy.

Q7. Are there actions you No Comment noted No modification required No would like removed or included within the Action Plan?

Q8. Please use the space Exiting strategy and I hope it comes the fruition. Support noted No modification required No below to provide any other comments you may have about the CCSDF 2050?

Visitor 5 Q3. Do you agree or disagree Neither agree or disagree Comments noted. No modification required No with the proposed ‘Strategic If disagree, please provide more details Place Ambitions for the City It is long and complex, very hard to follow. As far as I can see not enough on reducing traffic The SDF advocates a reduction in car journeys (towards 50%) Centre’ (Page 10) increasing pedestrian areas and improving transport. Very important this plan is linked to within the city centre and a reallocation of road space from improving rail to satellite towns such as East Kilbride car use to pedestrian and cycle use to allow greater active travel choice. However, given potential needs of residents for access to a car, accessibility needs and EV advances, completely car free has not been advocated at this stage.

The City Council’s forthcoming City Centre Transformation Plan (Transport Strategy) will provide more details on transport issues in and around the city centre. In addition, the Council’s forthcoming city-wide Transport Strategy and the forthcoming new Regional Transport Strategy will advise on city centre rail connectivity throughout the region and beyond.

Q4. Please use the space Too complicated. Comment noted. The SDF proposes an Integrated Green-Blue The SDF will be revised to clarify Yes below to provide any Infrastructure Strategy that will include a surface water the approach to managing comments you may have on Resilient not enough on addressing flooding. Particularly surface water. management strategy. The SDF will be revised to clarify the surface water and tidal flooding the themed sections of the approach to managing surface water and tidal flooding in the in the city centre. CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, city centre. Liveable, Connected, Green & Resilient’)

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Q7. Are there actions you Don't know/No opinion Comment noted. No modification required No would like removed or included within the Action Plan?

Visitor 6 Q3. Do you agree or disagree Strongly disagree Comment noted. The SDF advocates greater public and active No modification required No with the proposed ‘Strategic If disagree, please provide more details transport choice, promotes more sustainable and Place Ambitions for the City The ambition around transport 'reduce dominance of car' is far too anti-motorist. There needs environmentally responsible transport patterns and a Centre’ (Page 10) to be a recognition of the positive aspects cars bring to the city (such as enabling the night reduction in, not an abolition of, car journeys. time economy , tourist and leisure visits, etc). The City Council’s forthcoming City Centre Transformation Plan (Transport Strategy) will provide more details on transport and connectivity in and around the city centre.

Q4. Please use the space The 'Connected' section is extremely anti-car, and I fear it will turn Glasgow into Edinburgh- The SDF advocates a reduction in car journeys (towards 50%) No modification required No below to provide any lite, where a previously free flowing and relatively congestion free road system becomes within the city centre and a reallocation of road space from comments you may have on gridlocked on the basis of ensuring 'pedestrian dominance' (a phrase that feels rather car use to pedestrian and cycle use to allow greater active the themed sections of the aggressive). travel choice and encourage healthier lifestyles and more CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, environmentally responsible travel patterns. A completely car Liveable, Connected, Green & Glasgow has a massive commuter belt, and for many public transport, walking or cycling is not free centre has not been advocated at this stage. The SDF Resilient’) an option so I would like to see some recognition of ensuring continued access for cars, seeks a significant improvement in public transport options. reducing congestion and ensuring the city is still open for leisure visitors arriving by car. The City Council’s forthcoming City Centre Transformation This is particularly important as Glasgow is ringed by out of town retail locations with free Plan (Transport Strategy) will provide more details on parking and right next to the motorway with the city centre in decline. Pushing out cars, transport issues in and around the city centre. In addition, causing delay where there was none, and ensuring travelling to the city by car is expensive is the Council’s forthcoming city-wide Transport Strategy and an easy way to speed up the decline and ensure people continue to choose shopping the forthcoming new Regional Transport Strategy will advise elsewhere. on city centre connectivity throughout the region and beyond.

Q6. Is there anything missing As above, there must be a recognition of the benefits cars bring, and a more balanced Comments noted. Agree better commuting options are No modification required No or that requires greater or approach. For example, there should be lines on providing affordable car parking on the needed. As above, the City Council’s forthcoming City Centre less emphasis in the Draft outskirts of the city, ensuring people can come off the motorway straight into a car park rather Transformation Plan (Transport Strategy) will provide more CCSDF 2050? than going around or through the city centre, etc. details on transport issues in and around the city centre. In addition, the Council’s forthcoming city-wide Transport Strategy and the forthcoming new Regional Transport Strategy will advise on city centre connectivity throughout the region and beyond.

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Q4. Please use the space I strongly agree with the aim to reduce traffic dominance in the city centre - the first thing we Comments and support noted No modification required No below to provide any noticed when we visited prior to moving here was how awful having 3 or even 4 lanes of traffic comments you may have on right through the city centre is. There should be absolutely no on road parking in the city for the themed sections of the anything other than deliveries and for the disabled and the car parks should be much less CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, central too. Public transport could always be improved but we've always been able to use it to Liveable, Connected, Green & access the centre, its not as dire as people make out. Also strongly agree with making more of Resilient’) the river - we should aspire to a south bank style riverside and more parkland. Finally it is good to see the emphasis on reassessing the M8 which is an absolute blight on the city. There should be speed cameras across the entire city centre length to enforce the 50mph speed limit (it is terrifying to join the eastbound carriageway at J17 from the outside lane with people bombing along at 70.)

Q5. Please use the space These are all good and sensible plans. I would like to see a bit more emphasis on promoting / Comments noted. Agree the city centre should connect The SDF will be revised to Yes below to provide any using the canal more in the Cowcaddens plan - the Forth and Clyde is a hidden gem in this city better with the canal and the SDF aims to highlight this. The increase emphasis on connecting comments you may have on and we use it all the time to walk from Kelvindale into the City Centre. Its a green corridor for District Regeneration Framework for Cowcaddens will with the canal. the strategic direction for wildlife and it should be preserved and promoted as a safe route into the city, with more provide more detailed information on this and the SDF development within the access points along its length and the route from Speirs Wharf into the city centre made more revised to increase emphasis on connecting with the canal. Centre’s Districts or inviting. masterplan areas?

Q8. Please use the space I would really like to live in the city envisaged in this plan and I think many more people would Support noted and welcomed No modification required No below to provide any other too. comments you may have about the CCSDF 2050?

Resident 23 Q3. Do you agree or disagree Tend to agree Comment noted No modification required No with the proposed ‘Strategic Place Ambitions for the City Centre’ (Page 10)

Q4. Please use the space The city centre had developed but compared to competitor cities and destinations is lacking. It Comments noted. The SDF advocates a simplification of the No modification required No below to provide any is dirty and full of gap sites that make it unattractive. Traffic is to heavy on union street. street grid to separate out modes and alleviate traffic on comments you may have on pressurised streets. the themed sections of the CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, Liveable, Connected, Green & Resilient’)

Q5. Please use the space Overall, can GCC fulfil the plan or does it need external private partners to work to build Comment snored. The SDF highlights the need to work No modification required No below to provide any housing and fill gap sites. None of this is new - why hasn’t it happened? What’s stopping collaboratively with Government, key agencies, landowners, comments you may have on development? developers and citizens to progress the ambitions for the city the strategic direction for centre and unlock creative approaches to delivery. development within the

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Q6. Is there anything missing Action! Get on with it! Comment noted No modification required No or that requires greater or less emphasis in the Draft CCSDF 2050?

Q7. Are there actions you Yes Comments noted. The City Centre Strategy oversees No modification required No would like removed or If yes, please provide more details operational issues in the management of the city centre. included within the Action Clean the pavements, they are filthy. Coordinate how the city feels to a tourist. It’s too Plan? disjointed.

Q8. Please use the space 2050? Why not 2025? We need to MOVE! Comment noted. The SDF will be revised to emphasise the The SDF will be revised to Yes below to provide any other need to accelerate the pace and scale of improvement. emphasise the need to accelerate comments you may have the pace and scale of about the CCSDF 2050? improvement.

Resident 24 Q3. Do you agree or disagree Tend to agree Support noted. No modification required No with the proposed ‘Strategic Place Ambitions for the City Centre’ (Page 10)

Q4. Please use the space Glasgow City - and the health of the inhabitants - would benefit immensely from buses going Comments noted. The City Centre Low Emission Zone seeks No modification required No below to provide any electric. With Scotland producing so much clean energy, it would be a shame not to use it to to advance transition of bus fleet to electric vehicles. comments you may have on improve the lives of its inhabitants. The City Council’s forthcoming City Centre Transformation the themed sections of the Free public transports have been shown to have a tremendously positive impact in reducing Plan (Transport Strategy) will provide more details on CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, pollution and traffic congestion as well as reviving urban areas thanks to easy movement as transport issues in and around the city centre. In addition, Liveable, Connected, Green & well as the economic and class inclusiveness afforded. the Council’s forthcoming city-wide Transport Strategy and Resilient’) the forthcoming new Regional Transport Strategy will advise on city centre connectivity throughout the region and beyond

Q5. Please use the space I'm glad there are plans to address the impact of the M8 corridor, in terms of pollution Support noted No modification required No below to provide any primarily, and noise. comments you may have on the strategic direction for development within the Centre’s Districts or masterplan areas?

Q6. Is there anything missing Also happy to see that retail and leisure patterns are being looked at - for now it is difficult to Support noted. Agree that creating quality public spaces for a No modification required No or that requires greater or find spaces that are sheltered (or outdoors, even), safe, and pleasant and not focused on variety of uses and for a variety of users is critical within the less emphasis in the Draft consuming and shopping. city centre. CCSDF 2050? Such spaces are very important for visitors, workers on their breaks, students, families on a day out or living in the area, everyone really - to be able to rest, eat, connect, contemplate, feel part of the city, without shopping.

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Resident 25 Q3. Do you agree or disagree Tend to agree Support noted No modification required No with the proposed ‘Strategic Place Ambitions for the City Centre’ (Page 10)

Q8. Please use the space Majority of the plan looks good, but preservation of Glasgows buildings should be absolute Comments noted. The SDF seeks to strongly advocate the The SDF will be revised to refer Yes below to provide any other priority with no exceptions made. Too many older buildings have been left to private owners retention and enhancement of listed buildings and other explicitly to the proposed M8 cap comments you may have who let it rot and decay in order to demolish and raise some fairly out of place and soulless heritage assets. The City Centre Living Strategy (2035) to be explored in partnership about the CCSDF 2050? buildings. They are what gives the city its character and pride. commits to producing a Listed Building Strategy to explore with Transport Scotland. these issues further. The Avenue projects and greening of areas is good, pedestrianisation is key. Plans around high street station/collegelands/high street and along the Gallowgate look good as a lot of that area isn't utilised well.

More needs to be done about the M8 - simply reducing traffic on it or making it less noisy The SDF seeks to improve the environment of and around the wont help. There needs to be more ambition - covering some of the M8 sections at Charing M8. The SDF highlights the need to improve connections Cross/Anderston/Blytheswood/Garnethill should be looked into, allowing the city to truly across the M8, including at Caring Cross- Mitchell Library. The reconnect. It would provide space and remove a pretty sizeable eye sore in itself, help increase SDF will be revised to refer explicitly to the proposed cap in footfall in the area and provide much needed space to a city centre that is being squeezed this locale to be explored in partnership with Transport upwards rather than outwards. Scotland.

Resident 26 Q3. Do you agree or disagree Strongly agree Support noted No modification required No with the proposed ‘Strategic Place Ambitions for the City Centre’ (Page 10)

Q4. Please use the space Why will this take 30 years. Electric buses and green spaces can be brought in much more Comments noted. The SDF will be revised to advocate that The SDF will be revised to Yes below to provide any quickly. Stop granting planning permission to so many student flats and hotels and encourage the scale and pace of improvement of the city centre must advocate that the scale and pace comments you may have on renovation of all the wonderful old buildings that are sitting empty and rotting in the centre of accelerate. of improvement of the city centre the themed sections of the town. must accelerate. CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, The SDF seeks to strongly advocate the retention and Liveable, Connected, Green & enhancement of listed buildings and other heritage assets. Resilient’) The City Centre Living Strategy (2035) commits to producing a Listed Building Strategy to explore these issues further.

Resident 27 Q3. Do you agree or disagree Strongly agree Support noted No modification required No with the proposed ‘Strategic Place Ambitions for the City Centre’ (Page 10)

Q4. Please use the space In the main, I am in support of the plans in each themed section but have a few specific Comments noted. The SDF will be revised to Yes below to provide any comments below: emphasise the need for radical

comments you may have on transformation to effect modal the themed sections of the Vibrant The City Council’s forthcoming City Centre Transformation sift and the need to accelerate CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, Plan (Transport Strategy) will provide more details on

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Liveable, Connected, Green & As part of these ‘Enhanced Civic Spaces’, I think it’s imperative to relocate the car parking by transport issues and infrastructure design in and around the the scale and pace of such Resilient’) the Finnieston Crane to somewhere away from the riverfront; in today’s culture, it sends a city centre. The SDF seeks to set the strategic placemaking transformation. rather sad and disappointingly backward message that one of the major historical treasures of ambitions. A separate city centre parking strategy will be

the city, in a prime location beside the river, is still a car park. Glasgow can do better than this! prepared by the Council and will explore the detail of parking provision. Connected The SDF advocates a reduction in car journeys (towards 50%) Imperative to include walking and cycling in the traffic modelling to gain a full understanding within the city centre and a reallocation of road space from of the route usage. car use to pedestrian and cycle use to allow greater active travel choice. However, given potential needs of residents for - Walking and cycling along the river should not only be viewed as a historical leisure route, access to a car, accessibility needs and EV advances, but also taken seriously as a major commuter route (or provide a high-quality, safe, segregated completely car free has not been advocated at this stage. alternative path which runs parallel). However, it may be a progression in future.

- In the city centre grid (referring to your diagrams on page 28), if the SDF is to have any The SDF will be revised to emphasise the need for radical meaningful and serious placemaking impact, how about having no private vehicles in the city transformation to effect modal sift and the need to centre by 2030 or 2050? It would be really great to see this level of ambition being proposed. accelerate the scale and pace of such transformation. There is still plenty of movement for shown for private vehicles on the outer grid, disabled users could have blue badge access (or indeed take advantage of the safer streets and use bike infrastructure for wheelchair/mobility scooter access) and residents parking could be situated at specific points on the outer grid with free bike use (or cargo-bike for heavier loads) to connect them to their flats in the centre.

- To continue from the last point, still referring to grid on page 28, the green area in the middle ‘free passage of bicycles’ – how about also having ‘free passage of pedestrians’ too, and rather than pedestrian light push-buttons, have vehicle-push buttons (similar to car park ticket buttons), so the lights are always green for pedestrians and people on bikes (because these are the modes of travel we want to encourage), and they only change when someone driving wants to get through and presses the button. How about a trial to test this? Let’s start trying out these shifts in hierarchy!

- Pay close attention and measure impact of current new schemes (particularly new junction designs on Sauchiehall street Avenues project and South City Way segregated cycle paths) to inform the next stages of development with regard to walking/cycling infrastructure. From personal experience of junctions along both routes as a pedestrian and cyclist, they are still very much shaped to encourage motor vehicles turning at speed – a safer alternative would be to install proper ‘closed side-street/continuous footway’ junctions which are clearer to all road users that pedestrians and cyclists have priority. Please take this on board!

In short, if walking and cycling are to be adopted in a safe and significant way and if the SDF is going to have a truly meaningful impact in improving the city centre connections for walking and cycling, we sorely need a level of ambition over and above what is currently provided by the new developments on the ground, and I would say, what is proposed in terms of transport connections in this SDF for 2030 and 2050.

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below to provide any comments you may have on the strategic direction for development within the Centre’s Districts or masterplan areas?

Q6. Is there anything missing I think it needs to be more ambitious towards a completely private car-free centre by 2030, The SDF advocates a reduction in car journeys (towards 50%) No modification required No or that requires greater or and certainly 2050, to make a healthier area and have a more meaningful environmental within the city centre and a reallocation of road space from less emphasis in the Draft impact. car use to pedestrian and cycle use to allow greater active CCSDF 2050? travel choice and encourage healthier lifestyles and more environmentally responsible travel patterns. A completely car free centre has not been advocated at this stage, given accessibility needs, EV advances, needs of existing and future residents and car club options. The SDF seeks a significant improvement in public transport options.

The City Council’s forthcoming City Centre Transformation Plan (Transport Strategy) will provide more details on transport issues in and around the city centre.

Q7. Are there actions you Don't know/No opinion Comment noted No modification required No would like removed or included within the Action Plan?

Q8. Please use the space It is quite a detailed and long document for most people to digest. Comment noted No modification required No below to provide any other comments you may have about the CCSDF 2050?

Resident 28 Q3. Do you agree or disagree Tend to agree Support noted No modification required No with the proposed ‘Strategic Place Ambitions for the City Centre’ (Page 10)

Q4. Please use the space There must be more priority given to active travel including strong priority at side streets The SDF advocates a reallocation of road space from car use No modification required No below to provide any which is a serious problem on new routes like the south city way. Vehicles should yield to to pedestrian and cycle use to allow greater active travel comments you may have on cycles on protected cycle routes. choice and encourage healthier lifestyles and more the themed sections of the environmentally responsible travel patterns. A complete and CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, coherent cycle network is also proposed. Liveable, Connected, Green & Resilient’) The City Council’s forthcoming City Centre Transformation Plan (Transport Strategy) will provide more details on transport issues in and around the city centre.

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Q6. Is there anything missing More focus on green spaces and car free public realm spaces. Comments noted No modification required No or that requires greater or less emphasis in the Draft CCSDF 2050?

Q7. Are there actions you Yes Forthcoming City Centre Connectivity Plan (Transport would like removed or If yes, please provide more details Strategy) included within the Action An ambitious target for active travel and particularly cycle participation directly correlated to a Plan? reduction in private car use.

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Resident 30 Q3. Do you agree or disagree Strongly agree Support noted No modification required No with the proposed ‘Strategic Place Ambitions for the City Centre’ (Page 10)

Q4. Please use the space Vibrant: Support noted and welcomed. No modification required No below to provide any I like living and working in the centre. And I like what I am reading in the draft plan and agree comments you may have on with a lot of it. The increase of the IFSD is very welcomed. Already a lot of development is The City Council has produced a City Centre Lanes Strategy to the themed sections of the going on and hoping this continues. explore opportunities of the improvement of lanes in the city CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, An area that isn’t mentioned in the documents which Glasgow should utilise is the lanes in the centre. Liveable, Connected, Green & centre. My property backs out into a lane, and its not as bad as it was when I moved into my Resilient’) flat, however, it is still somewhere where I do not go at night. I’m glad I’m on the top floor, as if I was on the lower floors I would definitely be scared with what happens at night. Something needs to be done in the lanes, more lighting, cctv, etc. They are all very grey and often full of rubbish and fly tipping. Many people still use it for drugs and other anti social activities – I witness it often. People who have visited me in Glasgow often comment about the ‘sketchy’ lanes they walk past while getting to my accommodation. Which is a bit embarrassing. Sustainable: The SDF seeks to promote housing affordability and I live in the city centre, so I totally agree with getting more people into the city centre. attainability for the city centre through provision of a broader However, I think it will be hard to provide affordable accommodation, especially as the city range of housing types, in order to support existing residents centre becomes more and more desirable. Especially if there are plans to follow other cities in within the centre and encourage more people to live in the the UK in terms of growth (Manchester and Birmingham). Their city centres are more centre. The City Centre Living Strategy (2035) provides more expensive. detail on this. Tying into other sections such as ‘connected’. As the connections in the city centre increase (for example, less cars, more cycle lanes etc) people will start wanting to live more in the city. I most likely fall into the ‘young professional working age’ specified in the document. I would The City Centre Living Strategy (2035) contains an action to love to be convinced to stay in the city centre once I get older and consider suburban explore the barriers and incentives to residential conversions, relocation. However just now, that’s not the case. particularly upper floors. It also contains an action to produce There are a lot of empty buildings in the city centre – a lot of gorgeous Victorian and Georgian a strategy for listed buildings in particular. Both of these architecture that are currently set up for offices. These need to be converted to flats, it’s the pieces of work will help unlock the delivery of such easiest way to grow the city centre population. Across Bath street from me, there is a whole conversions to new homes.

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building that is empty in its upper floors, currently up for let as offices. If there were converted to flats, it would be snapped up immediately. There are big buildings popping up in the IFSD (which is also a good thing) – So business in good in Glasgow, but businesses are clearly not wanting ‘old’ city centre buildings. Connected: There is a lot I agree within the connected section of the strategy. The reliance of cars in the city centre needs to be reduced. Support for connectivity objectives welcomed and comments The more cars that are discouraged from driving in the city centre, the more chance people noted. will be walking and cycling places. As an example, I often go to Strathclyde Uni for swimming The SDF promotes the expansion of ‘avenues’ as a concept, and the Royal Infirmary and would love to cycle there and back from my home on Bath St near albeit design may vary, and the completion of a complete, Blythwood Sq. however the thought of cycling up and down Cathedral Street and Bath Street safe and joined up cycle network. Cathedral Street is with the cars puts me off it. I did it once and the amount of times I was almost hit with cars committed for redesign as part of the current Avenues was ridiculous. Streets such as Bath street would benefit from removing traffic / parking lanes programme. The SDF is also inspired by the Netherlands cycle completely. You can access the motorway / west end from the city centre by larger streets network ad culture and seeks to promote that for the city such as St Vincent St – so streets like Bath St don’t really need to be full of cars. I was recently centre. in the Netherlands, and they have whole streets dedicated to cycling and walked with amazing greenspace. I was very jealous. It would be great to replicate this here. Going forward, the cycle lanes need to be better marked, serrated better from the pavement. There are always people walking on the new Sauchiehall street cycle lane, which is shame because, as a cyclist, it puts me off cycling on it.

Green & Resilient: I agree with the need for more trees and I’m glad to see this is working alongside the avenue project. One good part of the avenue project already completed on Sauchiehall St is the Trees added. Looks much better than it did previously in that respect. Something that is mentioned in the strategy is the ‘civic space’ over the M8 – or the garden Support for urban greening welcomed and comments noted. cap. I know this has been discussed for a long time now, but it would be good to see this come to fruition. While the M8 is very convenient for important for the city; its looks and the noise The SDF advocates that severance and other negative aren’t great (granted, yes it’s a motorway, they aren’t usually pretty / quiet!). However I think environmental impacts caused by the M8 are addressed. this garden would really help increase the desirability of the Charing cross / Anderson area. Measures to improve the environmental quality of the M8 Just now, nobody would like to go there, however if there was a park there, I would happily corridor, including the technical feasibility of an M8 Charing spend time there. Cross cap – the green garden cap - is being explored by the Something else that is mentioned very briefly is having green /bio / living walls. Currently in Council and Transport Scotland and must be placed in the city there are quite a lot of unattractive sides of buildings left exposed – covering these context of impacts on the wider transport network. with green walls would be a win / win – cover them and make them prettier and increase the Therefore, the SDF recommends an assessment of the M8 green space throughout the city. Even buildings such as the old BHS building – if that was network be undertaken to identify improvement revamped and covered with green living walls it would increase the look of it massively opportunities and seeks to enable the transformation of the M8 city centre corridor to be greener and more people friendly.

Q6. Is there anything missing I know it is mentioned in the document. But I think the emphasis on getting rid of cars in the Support for car reaction in the city centre welcomed and No modification required No or that requires greater or city centre is important. Of course, there will always be exceptions to the rule of ‘no cars’. But comments noted. The SDF advocates a reduction in car less emphasis in the Draft realistically – people don’t REALLY need to drive into the city centre. There is a Dutch model journeys (30% then 50%) and a reallocation of road space CCSDF 2050? that has been used in a city there that has bus lanes / canals etc across the city that blocks off from car use to pedestrian and cycle use, thus creating an cars and creating 4 sections of the city. If you want to get out of one section and in to another, environment that prioritises walking and cycling, which may you have to go out of the section you are in, round the ring road and back into the section you in turn advance targets further. Car free could be considered

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want to get into. This kind of approach will stop people driving straight through the city centre. in future as a progression of this, however, currently, given some residential car users may need access to a car, accessibility needs and EV advances, completely car free has not been advocated at this stage. The City Council’s forthcoming City Centre Transformation Plan (Transport Strategy) will provide more details on this and public transport issues in the city centre. The progression of the ‘superblock’ concept within the city centre may further reduce the ease and appeal of car travel.

Q7. Are there actions you Yes While the City Centre Lanes Strategy provides an action plan SDF will be revised to include Yes would like removed or If yes, please provide more details for improving the lanes in the centre, the SDF will be revised specific reference to improving included within the Action As mentioned in the questions before, there needs to be some actions on the future of the city to include specific reference to improving and (positively) and (positively) activating the Plan? centre lanes. They could be utilised so well and provide a great area for activities / events and activating the Lanes Lanes made to look cleaner / nicer– however currently, they are viewed as a place not to go

Q8. Please use the space I like this strategy. It is very forward thinking and in line with a lot of progressive cities. If it is Support noted No modification required No below to provide any other carried out as this document suggest it will build on Glasgow’s reputation and make it a nicer comments you may have place to live, work and visit. about the CCSDF 2050?

The Diversified Q3. Do you agree or disagree If disagree, please provide more details Support for Place Ambitions noted. The ambition to No modification required No Property Fund for with the proposed ‘Strategic Six ‘Strategic Place Ambitions’ are identified on Page 10 of the DCCSDF. The Strategic Place ‘reinforce the centre’s economic competitiveness’ is a Charities (“DPFC”) Place Ambitions for the City Ambitions are very much high level and broad in nature and so are generally agreeable. A strategic city centre-wide ambition and the body of SDF Centre’ (Page 10) central aspiration of the DCCSDF is to double the City Centre population by 2035. Like other provides spatial development priorities towards its city centres, the City Centre is compact and given the obvious lack of greenfield sites there will achievement. The ambition currently supports growth being be a requirement to redevelop parcels of land to deliver this ambition and it is inevitable that directed towards SEILs, of which the city centre is one. The some of these sites will be sites that are protected for employment purposes. Whilst It is not CDP policy CDP3 and IPG3 (SG3) : Economic Development, necessarily suggested that the Ambition to “Reinforce the centre’s economic competitiveness” recognises that some areas safeguarded for economic is removed, it should be reworded to recognise that there may be a need to allow for appropriate releases of some land and buildings currently in use for employment purposes and development may incorporate alternative uses as part of to state that the economic strategy will be achieved by looking to direct growth towards the managed change (EDAs with Potential for Managed Change) Strategic Employment Investment Locations. following an initial review of CDP2 Industrial and Business land. SG3 notes that a further, more detailed review will be undertaken and provides the policy context for guiding development within such areas. The SDF provides spatial guidance that will influence the development of such policy and promotes a greater mix of uses across the centre and at neighbourhood level.

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Liveable, Connected, Green & The Approach to Housing Resilient’) Perhaps the most striking aspiration of the DCCSDF is the aim of doubling the City Centre’s population by 2035. This aspiration is supported by the DPFC and it is positive to see that the benefits of locating housing within town and city centres is well recognised.

To achieve this aspiration, Page 22 the DCCSDF states that:

“The main opportunities for the creation of new homes in the centre lie in the redevelopment of vacant land and buildings, conversions of former/redundant commercial buildings and conversion of upper floors as part of vertically mixed-use buildings.”

Whilst the above measures will increase the City Centre’s residential population, given the The CDP policy CDP3 and IPG3 (SG3) : Economic quantum of new housing that GCC wish to see delivered there is perhaps a need for this Development, recognises that some areas safeguarded for approach to be broadened to identify that there may be a need to redevelop certain non- economic development may incorporate alternative uses as redundant and non-vacant parcels of land and buildings for either housing or as mixed use part of managed change and designates ‘Economic developments. In that sense, there is a need to take a more flexible approach where land is Development Areas with Potential for Managed Change’. The safeguarded for certain uses and in that sense designations such as “Economic Development CDP and the SDF advocates a place-making approach to Areas with Potential for Managed Change” are useful. development that builds sustainable neighbourhoods, therefore, new development will be assessed within the As well as the general desire to increase the City Centre population, the DPFC also support context. what appears to be the approach of identifying the northeast of the City Centre and the area around Townhead as one such area where this is to be the case. This is evident in the identification of the Townhead area as suitable for ‘Tenemental Residential, infill and conversion’ on the diagram on Page 19.

There is however some concern as to whether the DCCSDF is perhaps too prescriptive in places. Much of the focus of this section is on broadening the range of different types of housing (with a particular focus on larger and family housing rather than studios and one The draft SDF does not prescribe housing mix at local area bedroom apartments) and, whilst this aspiration is understood, it is essential that the level but advocates that new development proposals - requirements of the market are fully realised and that overly prescriptive housing mix including those for new homes - should be assessed within requirements do not prevent the delivery of housing altogether. their urban context, mindful of the contribution they will make to the sustainability and liveability of their Mixed Use Developments neighbourhood and wider city centre. Page 18 includes the

aim to provide “A choice of attainable and affordable homes Given the aspiration to substantially increase Glasgow’s city centre population, the DPFC that provide greater variety in housing size, type, tenure and suggest that the DCCSDF could perhaps be more proactive in encouraging mixed use developments. The approach taken in the New London Plan (which has recently been subject cost” and page 19 highlights the current dominance of to examination) is notable and a similar approach could be taken in this case. Policy E7 smaller one bedroom homes in the centre and the need to (Intensification, Co-Location and Substitution of Land for Industry, Logistics and Services to broaden the range of housing offer across the centre. Support London's Economic Function) encourages the co-location of housing with industrial The draft SDF promotes a greater mix of uses and increases in and manufacturing uses, offering support for the introduction of housing when an population density, which will see the introduction of more employment element is retained and it is demonstrated that the two uses can operate homes to areas of employment. New policy approaches together. which may have a bearing on the integration of uses city –

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It is positive to see that the DCCSDF identifies that there is a general need for the better integration of the student population, even going as far as identifying on Page 24 areas around Support for the aim of the SDF to ensure better integration of the the Glasgow Caledonian University campus where this is particularly the case on the diagram. student population within the centre is noted. The draft SDF Whilst this approach is understood and welcomed, the DPFC suggest there is a need for these highlights this on page 19 as a centre wide issue. The diagram on areas to be extended in order to address the aspiration for the Townhead area which is set out page 24 does not seek to denote areas of demand for student in the Spatial Strategy for Townhead that is contained on Page 58. The demand for purpose accommodation but highlights an area where there is a need to built student accommodation extends beyond those areas identified on Page 24 as address the currently poor integration of student accommodation demonstrated by the recent approval of a 536 bed scheme at 210-218 Kennedy Street. within its neighbourhood. Page 58 also highlight that this is also an issue in Townhead. The recently revised section on Student Building Heights Accommodation of CDP SG10: Meeting Housing Needs will be published for public consultation before incorporation within the Included on Page 46 is a map showing what appears to be indicative building heights for SG10, subject to Council approval. Key driver behind the guidanceDelete diagram on p46‘Indicative Yes existing buildings rather than indicating what building heights could be supported. Assuming is to improve standards in new student accommodation and Building Heights’ that this is the case (and if it is not then it is suggested that this needs to be revised in light of ensure a more positive impact either in integrating within existing what is said on Page 48), it is suggested that this could perhaps be clarified in the text. communities or supporting the creation of new communities.

‘Peripheral Densification Area’ (an area considered suitable for buildings of height) where The diagram on p46 denotes indicative exiting building heights and there is an aim to create liveable neighbourhoods and a tenemental density and it is evident seeks to demonstrate the current urban context. However, the that DPFC’s site, and the broader Townhead area, is one such location where the five ‘tests’ diagram will be deleted to avoid ambiguity and given coverage is set on Page 47 are satisfied. Given that we actively consider long term proposals for the not comprehensive. The SDF notes (p49) that further studies areRevise spatial strategy section redevelopment of the Inner City Trading Estate, the approach taken by GCC is welcomed. required to inform assessment of development – including scalereading densification of the and height - relating to townscape morphology and view centre to avoid duplication of Next, Page 47 identifies five characteristics of locations where tall buildings are appropriate. It Management analysis and the production of local design guidance.CDP1 and SG1: Placemaking, states that tall buildings should be located in areas of urban repair, locations where the urban regarding the location of tall fabric lends itself to tall buildings, in area that are less sensitive in terms of heritage, where Support for the approach to peripheral densification areas is buildings. strategic views would not be compromised, and where they are accessible. noted. The SDF will revise this section to avoid duplication of CDP policy CDP1 and SG1: Placemaking, which guides the Page 48 goes a step further identifies on a diagram those areas considered suitable for tall location of tall buildings. buildings and categorises them into three typologies. The land under the DPFC’s ownership is identified as being within a ‘Peripheral Densification Area’ (an area considered suitable for buildings of height) where there is an aim to create liveable neighbourhoods and a tenemental density and it is evident that DPFC’s site, and the broader Townhead area, is one such location where the five ‘tests’ set on Page 47 are satisfied. Given that we actively consider long term proposals for the redevelopment of the Inner City Trading Estate, the approach taken by GCC is welcomed.

Q5. Please use the space Chapter 6 of the DCCSDF divides the City Centre into nine ‘Districts’ before providing a The draft SDF identifies the spatial development priorities for Revise draft SDF text to improve below to provide any masterplan for each that is then supported by commentary. It is understood that it is the 9 City Centre ‘Districts’ that were created in the City clarity around the relationship comments you may have on envisaged that a District Regeneration Framework will be prepared for each district4 and Centre Strategy 2014, and that will each be the subject of a between District DRFs and the strategic direction for therefore the status of the masterplan is not clear though presumably it will inform the District District Regeneration Framework (DRF). The draft SDF masterplans. development within the Regeneration Framework. DPFC’s site is within the ‘Townhead’ district and hence comments provides strategic placemaking priorities that the DRFs will Centre’s Districts or are limited to this district only. explore at more local ‘District’ level. It is not intended to masterplan areas? provide a masterplan for each District, however, masterplans Reflecting the aspiration in the DCCSDF to double the City Centre population by 2035 and that will be proposed where necessary to define and coordinate the Townhead area is identified as one such area to facilitate this increased population, much change at a more local area neighbourhood level. The draft

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of the strategy for Townhead focusses on increasing its residential population. Specifically, the SDF text will be revised to make this relationship clearer. ambition is:

“To create sustainable residential neighbourhoods enlivened with new civic amenities and develop a unique urban sporting offer within the city centre that better integrates the student Support for growing the population in Townhead District community and capitalises on proximity to university campuses, emerging redevelopment land noted. within the adjoining industrial/business area and synergy with adjoining urban sports uses, including the Canal /Port Dundas ‘urban playground’”

The ambition also comes through in the first ‘Priority Outcome’ which talks of the desire to ‘Reinforce and grow residential community’. As a starting point, DPFC support this ambition and welcome the aspiration to increase the number of people (and presumably students) within the area.

The masterplan map alongside the text then provides a visual indication of how this aspiration The draft District placemaking is to be delivered, identifying, amongst others, areas for ‘Urban Repair’ and ‘Key Gap Sites’. diagrams will be revised to make From the text on Page 24 it appears that these two types of sites are earmarked for potential The diagram on p58 is not a masterplan as such but attempts them more conceptual and less new development but it is not clear how they have been identified given that the Key Gap to visually outline the spatial priorities to be addressed in the site specific, in conveying simple Sites consist of a mix of vacant and occupied sites and the frontages for ‘Urban Repair’ seem to District. The diagram is intended to convey placemaking placemaking priorities. include all frontages on the southern and eastern side of the junction between Kyle Street and principles and not be site specific which will be the role of the Baird Street with the exception of the Inner City Trading Estate. District Regeneration Frameworks. Therefore, the diagrams do not intend to provide a comprehensive assessment of The DPFC suggest that there is a need for this to be revisited and believe that the Inner City urban fabric issues. However, it is acknowledged that this Trading Estate demonstrates many of the characteristics that would make it suitable for could convey a disproportionate representation of designation as either a Key Gap Site or frontage for Urban Repair both due to the way the site townscape issues, therefore, the draft diagrams will be is used and its location. Ultimately, the current use of the site is inefficient given its sub- revised to make them more conceptual and remove site optimal layout, much of its area given away to surface car parking, and its height being less specificity. The attributes of the Inner City Trading Estate site than surrounding buildings. In terms of its location, the site has a strategic location within the in this regard are noted. Townhead area given the site has a long frontage onto Kyle Street and is bound to the east by North Wallace Street, which is designated as an ‘Indicative Improved Strategic Pedestrian Route’ that will provide connections to Sighthill.

Q8. Please use the space Whilst it is acknowledged that the DCCSDF will not make land use allocations and that the Call Comments regarding land interests noted, as is the desire to No modification required. No below to provide any other for Sites to inform the preparation of the Glasgow City Development Plan 2 took place in engage with the City Council to explore the future comments you may have January 2019, it is nevertheless relevant to this consultation to identify DFPC’s interests locally. redevelopment of the area. The city council will include DPFC about the CCSDF 2050? in the preparation of any planning studies affecting the DPFC is the owner of the Inner City Trading Estate which forms part of an island site bound by locality, including the preparation of the forthcoming District Kennedy Street to the south, North Wallace Street to the east, Kyle Street to the north, and Regeneration Framework for Townhead. Couper Street to the west. Their ownership excludes the two units in the southeast at the corner of Kennedy Street and North Wallace Street. A Site Location Plan is enclosed alongside this letter with the DPFC ownership outlined in red.

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owned (by DPFC) road, which connects Couper Street to the west and North Wallace Street to the east. The northern part of the site has a total area of 0.5ha and comprises of a single retail warehouse occupied by Graham Tiso Ltd (an outdoor clothing and goods retailer) and areas of surface car parking to the west (accessed from Couper Street) and to the north (accessed from North Wallace Street). The southern part of the site under the DPFC’s ownership is roughly ‘L’- shaped and has a total area of 0.45ha. It is occupied by three industrial, manufacturing, and distribution warehouse units fronting onto Couper Street which are connected to three units which front onto Couper Place.

Townhead is evidently an area subject to change and this is reflected in a number of recent permissions for the redevelopment of nearby parcels of land to deliver alternative uses, particularly purpose built student accommodation on sites formerly protected for employment purposes. A Land Use Plan is enclosed alongside this letter which identifies the use of surrounding parcels of land. The redevelopment of Sighthill has the potential to have a transformative impact on this part of Glasgow. As well as delivering almost 1,000 homes across a range of tenures, the scheme includes retail and commercial uses, student accommodation, and an education/community campus. A new pedestrian footbridge over the M8 will connect the new neighbourhood to North Wallace Street, which runs along the eastern boundary of the DPFC’s site.

DPFC is aware of the changing nature of the surrounding area and, whilst not preparing a planning application and having not entered into dialogue with GCC to date, the consultation has alerted them to the opportunity to explore the potential for suitable redevelopment to deliver housing, purpose built student accommodation, or a mixed use development. The DPFC would welcome the opportunity to discuss this opportunity further.

Drum Property Q3. Do you agree or disagree Strongly agree Place Ambitions Support noted/welcomed. No modification required. No Group Ltd with the proposed ‘Strategic Place Ambitions for the City Centre’ (Page 10)

Q4. Please use the space The themes are considered appropriate at strategic level however more emphasis is required Sustainable /Living Comments noted. The repopulation of the city centre is Revise city living section to reflect Yes below to provide any relating to the re-population of the centre. Whilst we acknowledge there is a separate included as one of six strategic place making ambitions that publication of the draft City Living comments you may have on consultation on the City Centre Living Strategy on-going reference should be made to the the SDF prioritises and promotes. Agree that brownfield Strategy and its new timeline to the themed sections of the urban context and the opportunity to increase the density of development. The current CDP opportunities for building new homes should be maximised - 2035. CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, has a number of policies that could be viewed to limit density and if brownfield city centre and development of sites optimised -along with other Liveable, Connected, Green & sites are to be developed and deliver new housing, this opportunity should be maximised, conversion opportunities for new homes creation referenced Revise SDF text to emphasise the Resilient’) particularly given the target to double the city centres population by 2030. on p22. importance of optimising brownfield development Agree that new development on brownfield land should be densities and maximising their appropriate to the urban context. Furthermore, the SDF contribution to city. requires it to be of high design quality and to contribute towards the building of sustainable neighbourhoods and the enhancement of the overall liveability of the city centre.

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example, Page 22 highlights the objective for the city centre to transition towards “denser, diverse and more sustainable communities.” However, it is important that densification is not equated with development height/tall buildings and the need for human scale is recognised. The density of development on sites should be optimised – not maximised – given the variety of spatial issues to be balanced.

The SDF will be revised to reflect the publication of the draft City Living Strategy and its new timeline to 2035.

Q5. Please use the space We have no specific comments on the direction of these areas but one Drum Property Groups Spatial Strategies - Comment and support noted. No modification required. No below to provide any key interests in the site at Candleriggs in the Merchant City. In this regard the Merchant City Districts comments you may have on framework has not yet been published. the strategic direction for development within the The Framework sets out that the Merchant City/Trongate as vibrant mixed use creative Centre’s Districts or neighbourhoods will continue to grow their residential, cultural industries and evening masterplan areas? economy offer. We consider this strategic direction is appropriate.

Page 51 shows the Merchant City in more detail and in particular the development site at Candleriggs. This identifies the site as a key gap site for future development of new housing, business and creative work spaces. A planning application has been lodged on the site for housing, hotel and office uses together with public realm and public spaces. This is in line with the strategy

Q6. Is there anything missing Community Infrastructure requires more emphasis. Whilst there is identified need to increase Sustainable/Living The SDF City Centre Living section p20 highlights that The wording on p20 will be Yes or that requires greater or family accommodation in the city centre, this requires investment in new city centre school “Community Infrastructure and a safe, attractive and child- revised to highlight the Council’s less emphasis in the Draft provision. The strategy needs to include a program for new urban schools to be provided. friendly public environment are essential components for a ongoing commitment to quality CCSDF 2050? Without this the City Centre is unlikely to attractive to families. liveable city and sustainable neighbourhoods” and goes on to of all schools (following Glasgow highlight a gap in primary school provision for a growing City Council refurb programme population in the south and east. P23 proposes that, and commitment to quality standard) but note their often “Improved routes to local schools should be prioritised and a poor situation/environment and new primary school should be provided to serve the growing routes to from them. population to the southeast.” Agree that investment in new school provision – and The wording in the SDF p23 will improvement in existing school provision and routes to/from be revised to increase emphasis them – is crucial for successful, cohesive communities and on new school provision attracting and retaining families in the centre. The wording commitment and improvement on p20 will be revised to highlight the Council’s commitment of existing schools’ environments to quality of all schools (following refurb programme and on periphery and their routes commitment to quality standard) but note their often poor to/from them. situation/environment and routes to from them. The wording on p23 will be revised to increase emphasis on the commitment to provide a new school (on the south bank) to serve a growing population in the southeast and

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improvement of existing schools environments, particularly those on the periphery and the routes to/from them.

Q7. Are there actions you Yes The SDF City Living (p23) highlights the proposed provision of The wording in the SDF p23 will Yes would like removed or If yes, please provide more details a new primary school to serve a deficit in the south east area be revised to increase emphasis included within the Action Included - a strategy for city centre schools Included - a strategy to allow higher density of the city centre and the prioritisation of improved routes to on new school provision Plan? development. Reference is made to 100 units per hectare - this is not urban city centre dense schools. The revision of this section will increase the commitment and improvement when compared to other major cities. The ambition to double to city centres population emphasis on this. of existing schools’ environments requires a specific action to allow much higher densities to be promoted. The City Centre on periphery and their routes Living Strategy notes that there were new units of 1800 between 2011 and 2019. Whilst those Comments noted regarding the diagram on p35, which is not to/from them. dates include years of economic downturn it does highlight the scale of development required. intended to be site specific for open space, rather indicative To increase the population by 20,000 people in 10 years, this in simple terms requires 570 of the creation of a greater breath of such space across the Revise 2050 diagram and key p35 units per year. This is a significant task given to date what has been achieved is 225 units per centre to serve local neighbourhoods. The diagram will be to make spaces smaller and link annum. amended to make spaces smaller, not site specific, and public gardens, parks, multi- Remove - 2050 diagram on page 35. This appears to indicate public gardens on the Candleriggs indicative of creation of multifunctional civic space in the functional civic space and pocket development site which is identified on page 24 as a vacant site with potential for new housing locale. parks in to one - so as not to be and other uses site prescriptive. Revise to: Remove - Figure X on page 46. This relates to the Urban Densification Plan and the policy on The draft City Centre Living Strategy extends its repopulation “multifunctional green-blue-grey page 49 that relates to assessing buildings of scale. This diagram therefore appears to attempt target date to 2035 and will provide more information on civic space which may include to pre-determine the appropriate scale of development although this is unclear. If the plan is how this will be achieved. The SDF promotes the ambition to pocket parks, gardens, children’s simply showing existing building heights then that should be made clear within the title of the repopulate and densify the city centre – both overall and formal/informal play)” figure. However if not we consider this approach is flawed as it removes the correct approach within individual ‘internal’ and adjoining neighbourhoods - to determine proposals in the urban context and setting. In particular, this diagram is not of a and notes that this will be progressed through development scale that is easy to identify sites but the Merchant City is identified as 3-5 storeys. This area of its vacant land and buildings, infill and residential includes the vacant site at Candleriggs which is identified as a opportunity site and which conversions, including upper floors. However, it is important already has planning permission for 16 story buildings. In that context it is difficult to that density and scale are not equated with height. understand the context of this diagram and how it could be relevant to an assessment of Furthermore, increased densities should not be achieved Revise City Centre Living diagram buildings of scale. It also lacks ambition for urban scale and is therefore is not really a through provision of smaller homes/units with smaller on p24 to delete reference to densification plan. As noted elsewhere to double the population by 2030, densities will need rooms, as this is not building for a sustainable future. The density target (100dpha) to increase and this diagram (Figure X) simply runs counter to that ambition as it appears to focus of densification should be on achieving sustainable seek to limit building heights when scale should be getting encouraged densities and acceptable living and working standards that contribute to the liveability and sustainability of the centre. 100dwelling per hectare is considered dense within the Glasgow urban residential context (higher tenemental scale), although ascribing a density can be misleading as the density of homes per hectare will vary across city centre The SDF criteria on p49 relating neighbourhoods depending on the mix of uses and open to ‘Assessing proposals for space creation, therefore reference to a specific central-wide buildings of scale’ will be deleted target will be deleted. and text revised to emphasise assessment within the urban The SDF does not seek to prescribe densities for specific sites context. nor does it preclude higher density development on particular sites where appropriate, subject to satisfying criteria relating to sustainable densification in the SDF and the CDP policy CDP1 and CDP Supplementary Guidance SG1:

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Placemaking Part 1 & 2, guidance. As above, the SDF aims to promote a placemaking approach to density across a neighbourhood. As such, new homes and commercial spaces should be matched with social amenities and a high quality public environment, including a variety of public spaces, to create the social and ecological diversity needed for cohesive, healthy and climate resilient neighbourhoods. The mixed use nature of city centre neighbourhoods – incorporating businesses, residential, retail, commercial uses and so on – will inevitably lower residential densities across a neighbourhood. Given this, the approach “to determining Delete diagram on p46 relating to proposals within the urban context and setting” that you ‘Indicative Building Heights’ highlight is fully supported. Therefore, the SDF criteria on p49 relating to ‘Assessing proposals for buildings of scale’ will be deleted and emphasis placed on assessment within the urban context.

The diagram on p46 denotes indicative exiting building heights and seeks to demonstrate the current urban context. However, the diagram will be deleted to avoid ambiguity and given coverage is not comprehensive. The SDF notes (p49) that further studies are required to inform assessment of development – including scale and height - relating to townscape morphology and view Management analysis and the production of local design guidance.

Resident 31 Q3. Do you agree or disagree Tend to disagree Comments noted. The SDF will be revised to more Yes with the proposed ‘Strategic If disagree, please provide more details Traffic reduction and green space creation are priorities clearly outline the proposed Place Ambitions for the City I believe that plans to reduce traffic and offer more green spaces should be prioritised and promoted by the SDF and delivery has started with the roll assessment of the M8 network to Centre’ (Page 10) happen first, particularly around the Charing Cross/Woodlands stretch of M8. This should be out of the Avenues programme and stalled spaces for green be undertaken to identify the first phase of any plan as it will encourage more residents into areas such as Blytheswood space creation. Agree that such measures will increase the improvement opportunities and Garnet Hill, Woodlands and Charing Cross. It is well established that urban motorways have an appeal for city centre living. to be done in partnership with impact on health in addition to reducing the attractiveness of the area. Transport Scotland. The SDF advocates that severance and other negative environmental impacts caused by the M8 are addressed. Measures to improve the environmental quality of the M8 corridor, including the technical feasibility of an M8 Charing Cross cap, is being explored by the Council and Transport Scotland and must be placed in context of impacts on the wider transport network. Therefore, the SDF recommends an assessment of the M8 network be undertaken to identify improvement opportunities. The SDF will be revised to more clearly reflect this.

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Q5. Please use the space I believe that plans to reduce traffic and offer more green spaces should be prioritised and Comments as above. Modification as above. Yes below to provide any happen first, particularly around the Charing Cross/Woodlands stretch of M8. This should be comments you may have on the first phase of any plan as it will encourage more residents into areas such as Blytheswood the strategic direction for Garnet Hill, Woodlands and Charing Cross. It is well established that urban motorways have an development within the impact on health in addition to reducing the attractiveness of the area. Centre’s Districts or masterplan areas?

Q6. Is there anything missing I believe that plans to reduce traffic and offer more green spaces should be prioritised and Comments as above. Modification as above. Yes or that requires greater or happen first, particularly around the Charing Cross/Woodlands stretch of M8. This should be less emphasis in the Draft the first phase of any plan as it will encourage more residents into areas such as Blytheswood CCSDF 2050? Garnet Hill, Woodlands and Charing Cross. It is well established that urban motorways have an impact on health in addition to reducing the attractiveness of the area.

Q8. Please use the space I believe that plans to reduce traffic and offer more green spaces should be prioritised and Comments as above. Modification as above. Yes below to provide any other happen first, particularly around the Charing Cross/Woodlands stretch of M8. This should be comments you may have the first phase of any plan as it will encourage more residents into areas such as Blytheswood about the CCSDF 2050? Garnet Hill, Woodlands and Charing Cross. It is well established that urban motorways have an impact on health in addition to reducing the attractiveness of the area.

Glasgow Q3. Do you agree or disagree Tend to agree INTRO & Vibrant Comments and general support noted. The SDF ‘Vibrancy Increase emphasis on knowledge Yes Caledonian with the proposed ‘Strategic If disagree, please provide more details section section’ on Page 12 is headed ‘A Contemporary and Diverse city and the role and contribution University Place Ambitions for the City We are broadly in agreement with the Strategic Place Ambitions for the City Centre. We would Knowledge City’ and highlights the ‘renowned higher and of Universities in Vibrancy Centre’ (Page 10) welcome reference to Glasgow City Council’s transition to a ‘Knowledge City’ and the role that further education establishments’ that contribute to the section. the cities universities can have in delivering this aim for the City Centre. success and appeal of the centre. However, this section will be revised to be more explicit about the knowledge city Include reference to ‘knowledge city’ within SDF introduction. transition and importance of H&FE institutions within this.

The SDF Introduction will be revised to include specific reference to ‘Knowledge City’ and educational Institutions.

Q4. Please use the space A Vibrant City centre with a Growing Economy Vibrant Support for theme noted. Figure 2.1 of the draft SDF notes P16 Figure 2.1. legend to be Yes below to provide any We are supportive of this theme and the reference made to the importance of higher the introduction of a ‘leisure economy’ to the north of the revised to clarify introduction of comments you may have on education establishments. We welcome the strategic development priority to support the campus, and it is noted that it does not define what that may local amenties (grocery shops, the themed sections of the ongoing development of the centre’s Universities and College Campuses. We note that figure include, therefore, creating ambiguity. The diagram aims to cafes etc) around Dobbies CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, 2.1 promotes a leisure economy adjacent to the Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) campus. support the introduction of local shopping, cafes, dining, Loan/Hanover Street. : Liveable, Connected, Green & Whilst not opposed to this in principle, it should not restrict the future aspirations for the other local services (e.g. health care) etc to address a lack of Resilient’) development of the university, and should respect the existing learning and teaching such uses and to support the resident and working environment of the campus, and take cognisance of future development aspirations. population, including the educational institution. Therefore,

A Sustainable Liveable City Centre the SDF figure 2.1 diagram will be revised to make this more Page 19 text to be revised to We welcome the over-arching principles of this theme, but would seek assurance that the City Living explicit. include greater emphasis on the proposed “Civic High Street” on North Hanover Street would not compromise the future contribution of students to the Support for theme noted. The introduction of a ‘civic high development of the GCU Campus. We would also seek greater emphasis on the role that the

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student population has in supporting the success of the City Centre and role the universities street’ around the North Hanover Street area seeks to population and vibrancy of the and colleges, including GCU, play in terms of encouraging population growth in the City support the local population with the necessary everyday centre. Centre. GCU are supportive of the aim to improve connections to educational establishments shops and services within a short walking distance and and public transport nodes. provide a social focus to assist community cohesion. The Council looks forward to working with the GCU on the A Connected City Centre development of their campus in line with the aims of this GCU are supportive of the key principles of this theme. We welcome the aims of the Avenues SDF. The text on Page 19 will be revised to include greater Project, which includes North Hanover Street, but would seek assurance that any proposal for reference to the student population and their attraction to the future development of this avenue would reflect the current uses and future aspirations of GCU. We note the proposal includes extensions of the avenues project along both the centre by the H&FE institutions. Cowcaddens Road and Dobbies Loan. As above, the principle of this is supported but the Support for theme and extension of Avenues noted. The Avenues Project should take into consideration the aims and ambitions of GCU. detailed design of each Avenue will be carried out in

consultation with local stakeholders at the relevant time and A Green and Resilient City Centre Whist supportive of the overarching principles of this theme we would question the the Council would welcome the participation of GCU in this appropriateness of a “Pocket Park” within the GCU campus (corner of North Hanover Street process. and Cowcaddens Road) and would seek the removal of the proposed park in this location. Revise key of strategic diagram

GCU’s campus already has a high quality of public realm, and any future development or on page 35 to merge ‘gardens, reconfiguration would seek to respect and improve upon this. Any proposed open space in this Support for theme noted. The ‘pocket park’ noted on the parks, multi-functional civic space location would need to respect the learning and teaching environment as well as the aims and strategic transition diagram on page 35 is not intended to be and pocket parks’ in to one, e.g. ambitions of GCU; as such the explicit reference to a proposed park is not considered site specific, rather to show the conceptual transition over 'multifunctional green-blue-grey appropriate in this location and the reference should be removed. time and a greater distribution of multifunctional public civic space which may include pocket parks, gardens, children’s space across the centre and serving neighbourhoods. The formal/informal play’ nature and type of space will be determined by further studies and may include retrofit of existing public space from grey-to incorporate green and blue elements. Page 42 highlights that the Council will produce an Integrated Green and Blue Infrastructure Strategy will which inform the type and distribution of public open space throughout the centre.

Q5. Please use the space GCU are supportive of the core ambitions of the spatial strategy but would seek clarity on a Spatial Strategy: Support for spatial strategy ambitions and comments The spatial strategy townscape Yes below to provide any number of details contained within this section of the SDF. Townscape Evolution regarding restriction on scale noted. section will be revised to be comments you may have on clearer about its message of the strategic direction for The spatial strategy identifies an area within which the GCU campus is located as a “Peripheral The SDF seeks to manage densification through a place- sustainable densification and development within the densification area”. While supportive of the growth and densification of this area we do not making approach that considers the holistic sustainable need for urban repair. The Centre’s Districts or support the restriction on scale. The reference to tenement human scale (Diagram X, page 48) functioning of a community. The section will be revised to be approach to scale will be clarified masterplan areas? should be removed. This will allow for a placemaking approach to be implemented, clearer about its message of sustainable densification and and signposting provided to CDP considering each site on an individual basis. Overarching restrictions on scale, such as this, are need for urban repair. Text will remove reference to Supplementary Guidance SG1: not considered appropriate in this locale, nor in the context of the SDF. ‘tenemental’ and emphasise a context-responsive approach Placemaking Part 1 & 2. which recognises the need for urban repair in this locale Reference to ‘tenemental scale’ through human scale development that introduces cohesion will be removed. to the townscape. The revisions will recognising that greater scale may be applied to define University/educational campuses and where a proposed development meets tall building criteria in the SDF and City Development Plan policy OFFICIAL

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Districts &Masterplans The approach to guiding the location of tall buildings in the city centre will be refined and further informed following the Cowcaddens completion of recommended further studies, including a view Page 57, which considers the Cowcaddens area includes a figure which identifies areas for management plan and local area design guidance. “New multipurpose public spaces which include provisions for children and play” whilst supportive of this in principle it is unlikely to be appropriate to include areas for children and Child friendly design should be applied to public spaces Revise all Districts’ keys ro be less play within the GCU campus and surrounding areas. Therefore we would request that the rather than formal provision of dedicated play areas is an site specific and more wording on the key is changed as follows: “New multipurpose public spaces which may include approach promoted by the SDF. Agree to revise text of the conceptual. Note “Indicative provisions for children and play”. key to remove prescription for children’s play provision. opportunities for new multifunctional green-blue-grey public Townhead spaces that may incorporate Page 58 which considers the Towhead Area identities a site on Kyle Street as a “Key Gap Sites formal/informal children's play” for future development of new housing, business and work spaces”. Whilst supportive of the identification of this site as a key gap site it is not appropriate to identify potential uses on this site as this may restrict development opportunities, which could impact the aims and The SDF promotes the development of this site for uses that ambitions of the development of the university. We would seek a change to the key of this will bring people and vitality to the neighbourhood. However, Revise District diagram keys to figure to read “Key Gap Sites for future development”. agree that restriction the range of uses on this site without highlight development clear rationale is not appropriate and further detail on opportunity sites without As above this figure/map identifies areas for “New multipurpose public spaces which include development parameters should be provided in the prescription. provisions for children and play” whilst supportive of this in principle it is unlikely to be Townhead DRF. Agree to revise the District diagrams appropriate to include areas for children play within the GCU campus and surrounding areas, accordingly. including gap sites that may be suitable for further campus expansion. Therefore we would request that the wording on the key is changed as follows: “New multipurpose public spaces As above, regarding new public spaces, the SDF advocates which may include provisions for children and play”. that child friendly design should be applied to public space rather than all new spaces to include formal play areas per North Townhead Masterplan se. Agree to revise District diagrams to remove prescription. GCU are supportive of a masterplan in this area which will reflects the current uses and future ambitions of the GCU campus. GCU would welcome the opportunity to work collaboratively with the Council in the development of this masterplan. Support for masterplan and noted and request for joint working welcomed. The University will also be engaged in the preparation of the Townhead and Cowcaddens District Regeneration Frameworks which explore in more detail local placemaking ambitions.

Q6. Is there anything missing The Draft CCSDF 2050 should place greater emphasis on Glasgow City Council’s transition to a INTRO & Vibrancy As above, Page 12 section titled ‘A Contemporary and Diverse Include reference to ‘knowledge Yes or that requires greater or knowledge city and the role the universities and colleges play/have played in this transition. Knowledge City’ highlights the ‘renowned higher and further city’ within SDF introduction. less emphasis in the Draft education establishments’ that contribute to the success and CCSDF 2050? appeal of the centre. This section will be revised to be more Include revisions as above in explicit about the knowledge city transition and role of H&FE Vibrancy section to increase institutions in this. emphasis on knowledge city and the role and contribution of The SDF Introduction will be revised to emphasise its status Universities towards this, in

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as a contemporary ‘Knowledge City’ and highlight Knowledge Vibrancy context introduction. Institutions.

Q8. Please use the space GCU would welcome all opportunities to participate and shape the District Regeneration Support for collaboration in preparation of DRFs welcomed. No modification required No below to provide any other Frameworks for Cowcaddens and Townhead. It is essential that GCU are consulted as a key comments you may have stakeholder in the development of these DRFs and that both the SDF and the DRF for this area about the CCSDF 2050? reflect the current land uses and aims and ambitions of GCU.

Paths for All Q3. Do you agree or disagree Strongly agree Support noted No modification required No with the proposed ‘Strategic Place Ambitions for the City Centre’ (Page 10)

Q4. Please use the space We particularly welcome the intention to create a walkable city centre. Our vision is for Support noted. The SDF will be revised to increase emphasis The SDF will be revised to Yes below to provide any walking and cycling to be the natural choice for short journeys, creating a healthier, socially on ‘urban greening’ to further increase the appeal of the increase emphasis on ‘urban comments you may have on inclusive, economically vibrant, environmentally friendly Scotland. Active Travel is about streetscape for walking and cycling and to promote explicitly greening’ to further increase the the themed sections of the improving quality of life and quality of place. the ‘20minute neighbourhood’. appeal of the streetscape for CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, walking and cycling and to Liveable, Connected, Green & Walking is key to getting more people choosing to not use the car as it is ideal for shorter trips promote explicitly the ‘20minute Resilient’) and walking forms part of much public transport use – walking to and from buses and trains. neighbourhood’. Positive impacts include:

• Reduced congestion • Reduced air pollution • Higher quality public realm • Better physical, mental and social health

Those walking and cycling tend to spend more money locally than drivers. Increasing walking and cycling can stimulate economic growth in urban areas and benefit local shops. Investing in infrastructure and support for walking and cycling can increase economic growth and vibrancy.

Attractive and well-designed streets and places encourage people to travel actively. Increased walking and cycling also make for safer, more appealing public spaces. With less motor traffic, people interact more and feel a greater sense of community. The Glasgow Centre for Population Health (GCPH) has done excellent relevant work on active and sustainable travel in the context of Glasgow and public health.

55% of Scottish adults walk every day and 26% walk several times a week. https://www.pathsforall.org.uk/resources/resource/public-opinion-survey-2018

Infrastructure is important, but people also need encouragement to take up active travel. Smarter Choices, Smarter Places (SCSP) is Paths for All’s behaviour change programme, grant- funded by Transport Scotland. It aims to get more people walking, cycling and using public transport as part of their everyday travel to make Scotland a healthier, happier country.

If they were moving house, having local shops & facilities and a regular bus service within

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walking distance would be important to the majority of Scottish adults (74% and 64% respectively). In contrast, far fewer stated that convenience of routes to drive to the nearest town centre (33%) or to retail parks (26%) would be important. https://www.pathsforall.org.uk/resources/resource/public-opinion-survey-2018

Q5. Please use the space Paths for All welcomes the opportunity to respond to this consultation. We do not have the Support noted No modification required No below to provide any necessary local knowledge to be able to give detailed comments, but we do support this is an comments you may have on opportunity to be bold and improve options for active travel in this part of the city and to the strategic direction for make the area a more attractive place to live in and visit. development within the Centre’s Districts or We particularly welcome the intention to improve walking opportunities and create attractive masterplan areas? pedestrian links. The integration of public transport will be important for promoting walking.

Q6. Is there anything missing We welcome the emphasis on climate change. The SDF will be revised to make explicit reference to the The SDF will be revised to make Yes or that requires greater or carbon contribution of vehicle traffic and the need to address explicit reference to the carbon less emphasis in the Draft Recent months have seen significant change that is relevant to the Framework. Since the IPCC this to tackle climate change. contribution of vehicle traffic and CCSDF 2050? Special Report was published last October, the public mood on climate change has been the need to address this to tackle transformed. The report points to transport emissions as a cause of climate change and the climate change. need for system change in transportation as part of the solution.

Transport is now Scotland’s biggest sectoral challenge in relation to climate. Emissions from transport have increased each year since 2010. The Scottish Government has announced an ambition to cut emissions from road transport – phasing out petrol and diesel vehicles by 2032.

Addressing these issues should be a focus for the Framework.

Q8. Please use the space We would be happy to discuss these more general points further if that would be of help. Support welcomed No modification required No below to provide any other comments you may have For more information, or to discuss Paths for All’s comments, please contact: about the CCSDF 2050? [email protected]

Visitor 7 Q3. Do you agree or disagree Strongly agree Support noted No modification required No with the proposed ‘Strategic Place Ambitions for the City Centre’ (Page 10)

Q6. Is there anything missing Public transport's role in this city centre rejuvenation is not given enough weight. The idea of Comments noted. The SDF notes that there needs to be a Revise SDF to include Central Yes or that requires greater or High Street being converted into a HS2 terminus is ridiculous - connections to onward trains significant improvement in public transport options in the station, not high Street, as the less emphasis in the Draft and the Subway are vital. Convert Glasgow Central into a high speed terminus, it makes far city centre. preferred location for any future CCSDF 2050? more sense. Focus more on clever use of streets in 'tartan' superblocks, build the Eastern Central station, not high Street as highlighted, is the HS2 terminus and increase Circle of the Subway, and please consider including trams in the city centre, to link it internally preferred location for any future HS2 terminus and the SDF emphasis on the ‘superblock’ - or and branch out to areas of the city otherwise not served by train and subway. will be revised to reflect this. The revised SDF will also simplified grid - concept and the increase emphasis on the ‘superblock’ - or simplified grid - need for greater public transport concept and the need for greater public transport including including tram/metro. tram/metro.

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Resident 32 Q3. Do you agree or disagree Tend to agree Support noted No modification required No with the proposed ‘Strategic Place Ambitions for the City Centre’ (Page 10)

Q4. Please use the space Good. A lot of points were repeated, but all this illustrates is that solutions lie in the core areas Support noted No modification required No below to provide any of climate change/resiliance, active travel, greening, public transport, affordable housing, comments you may have on accessibility and mixed use. the themed sections of the CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, Liveable, Connected, Green & Resilient’)

Q5. Please use the space Generally very good, though some work towards creating a longer-term standard plan for the Comments noted. The SDF will be revised to Yes below to provide any issues covered such as streetworks (creating a standard cycle lane design), what classifies as emphasise accelerating the scale comments you may have on affordable housing, and green/blue space maintenance (smart bin collection coupled with the The City Centre Strategy provides more information on and pace of transformation of the strategic direction for recent removal of trade bins from the streets have been good starts). Would like to see more operational and maintenance issues in the management of city centre infrastructure to development within the standardisation, regulation, and enforcement to get the city up to a good standard and have the city centre. address the climate emergency. Centre’s Districts or that standard maintained as well as district frameworks for area-specific planning. masterplan areas? Some specifics:

Page 16: “Clyde Riverfront -...the city’s primary active travel corridor” - How are you going to avoid active travel/pedestrian conflict when making it both a city destination/multifunctional space AND the primary active travel corridor? As useful as Broomielaw is for E-W and S Comments noted. connections, the cycle network needs to be of a high quality in the centre too. The SDF proposes creation of a comprehensive cycle

Page 20: “There is substantial potential to improve walking and cycling routes to existing network. The forthcoming City Centre Transformation schools, to make them safer and more attractive, particularly where they cross the M8 and Strategy (transport Strategy) will provide further detail of busy roads.” - The old bridge to Nowhere cycle path and surrounding connecting cycle infra transport issues and design of infrastructure in the centre. isn't great for kids (BtN can be ungritted and is always STEEP, conflict with peds highly likely,

higher volume during commuting times).

Page 23: “Improvements to noise and air quality should be promoted” - I would change “promoted” to “enforced”. Idling cars are a huge problem that some printed banners on a fence isn’t going to fix.

Page 29: “to encourage greater use of the M74 and M73 link for M8 east-west journeys to

remove vehicles from the city centre M8 corridor.” - This is a false ambition - induced demand never works, plus there should be fewer cars on the road in 2050, so why emphasise these The SDF notes that an assessment of the M8 corridor routes which are just as destructive on the built and ecological environment as the M8? movement needs to be undertaken and will explore how cars can be removed from this area. Page 29: “Every opportunity should be taken to redress the severance caused by the M8. Crossings should be reconfigured and junctions rationalised to remove or reduce vehicle traffic where possible and prioritise pedestrian and cycle movement.” - The wording around the M8 recognises just how destructive the road is, and yet the proposals in this document are in no

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way as ambitious as they could be - see how other cities have filled in motorways for an Comments noted. The SDF will be revised to emphasise example of the direction to go in. The “managed motorway” plan should be one of managed accelerating the scale and pace of transformation of city decline in terms of size (the bus priority lane idea is good though, and one that can make quick centre infrastructure to address the climate emergency. gains if done properly).

Page 37: Canal Corridor - While this is a good active travel corridor, it can only take so many users before it gets crowded and therefore unsafe as users (pedestrians, cyclists, dogs on and The SDF seeks to rebalance road space towards pedestrians off the leash, kids running about) come into conflict. Ideally, you want more active travel on and cyclist throughout the centre. main road routes, which are more direct and with good planning can be pleasant and safe to use.

Q6. Is there anything missing Greater emphasis on climate change Comment noted. Agree and the SDF will be revised to The SDF will be revised to Yes or that requires greater or emphasise accelerating the scale and pace of transformation emphasise accelerating the scale less emphasis in the Draft Greater emphasis on forcing behaviour change (design to induce demand in a positive of city centre infrastructure to address the climate and pace of transformation of CCSDF 2050? direction) emergency. It will also increase emphasis on behaviour city centre infrastructure to change, citizen engagement and promoting health address the climate emergency Greater emphasis on public involvement and how citizens can participate at all stages improvement. and also increase emphasis on

behaviour change, citizen Greater emphasis on air quality and public health benefits engagement and promoting

Clarification of what counts as affordable in terms of housing and how strongly GCC will aim to The Council’s City Centre Living Strategy (2035) will comment health improvement. further on affordability in the city centre. provide truly affordable housing (know this might be outwith this framework, but it has to be . said)

Less emphasis on economy (I know you don’t want to scare the investors, but capitalistic economy is the biggest factor in climate collapse, and the ‘sharing economy’ isn’t an answer)

Q7. Are there actions you Yes Comments noted. No modification required No would like removed or If yes, please provide more details The City Development Plan CDP Supplementary Guidance included within the Action Sustainable construction - would like a guarantee that sustainable building practice will be SG1: Placemaking Part 1 & 2 provides guidance on Plan? used in all projects Unified cycle network design - Sauchiehall Street is great, but very short sustainable building materials. and has few proper junctions, and doesn’t link with the rest of the cycle network in a As above, the SDF proposes creation of a comprehensive significant way yet. Problems with junction design in the South West City Way project coupled cycle network. The forthcoming City Centre Transformation with the overall difference in aesthetics and user experience (partially sighted groups and Strategy (transport Strategy) will provide further detail of individuals have pointed out basic design errors with Sauchiehall Street) make the current transport issues and design of infrastructure in the centre. cycle network frustrating to use.

Q8. Please use the space Here are a few typos I noticed: Comment noted. The SDF will be revised to address Yes below to provide any other The draft will be revised to address typo errors and the typo errors and the diagrammatic comments you may have Page 31: “Pedestrian access form Central Station to the riverside” - change “form” to “from” diagrammatic issues raised. issues raised. about the CCSDF 2050? Page 31: “...physical fabric to drive productivity and innovation and all residents digitally connected.” - change to “innovation, with all residents” to make it easier to read Comment regarding Lion Chambers noted. The SDF seeks to Page 35: “...redundant (often formerly commercial) listed buildings” - either a full stop at the strongly support the retention and enhancement of listed end or further text that got cut off? Buildings and heritage assets. Page 36: “...need to improve the quality of exiting public space assets” - Change “exiting” with

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“existing” Page 37: “spaces demonstrating need for formalised open space in that“ - sentence gets cut off Page 38: “...building on its success as temporary events space.” - change to “as a temporary” Page 46: “...evolves over the next 30years,” - space between 30 & years Page 48: “...buildings of scale due to: their courser…” - Is “courser” supposed to be “coarser”? Page 61: “This area is can become a mixed use…” - remove the “is” Page 67: “A established strategy fr townscape change…” - change to “An established strategy for townscape change…”

Design-wise, I have a couple of comments:

Page 38: This section looks rushed and has mixed consistency in regards to dashes and spacing after the Area names in the first section (top left) Pages 39, 40 & 41 are difficult to read, and have very poor graphic representation, with maps that have no actual relation to Glasgow. A bit jarring after the rest of the report has a standard design for representation of potential projects (see page 24 for example). Page 41 is especially out of place, and not as readable as the rest of the framework.

This is just personal, but please save the Lion Chambers

Urban Union Ltd Q3. Do you agree or disagree Tend to agree General support noted. No modification required No with the proposed ‘Strategic Place Ambitions for the City Centre’ (Page 10)

Q4. Please use the space Page 7 Agree that strategic infrastructure provision, to support The SDF text will be revised to Yes below to provide any • This “strategic infrastructure provision” needs to include Schools, Nurseries and Health Care sustainable communities, should include schools, nurseries strengthen the Council’s comments you may have on and health care and the Council will work with stakeholder commitment to the quality of all the themed sections of the Page 8 parts to deliver such. The draft SDF (p20) highlights that schools and, specifically, to the CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, • Looks like half of Laurieston in a TRA / half in the SDF? “Community Infrastructure and a safe, attractive and child- provision of a new school on the Liveable, Connected, Green & friendly public environment are essential components for a south bank to serve a growing Resilient’) • Edge of St Enoch DRF is Norfolk Street. However the Civic park / Linear park are included in liveable city and sustainable neighbourhoods.” The Council’s population in the southeast. the strategic document. City Centre Living Strategy 2035 proposes the production of Social Infrastructure Strategy that will create “a road map” to Page 15 the delivery of such infrastructure. • Public spaces need to be maintenance point of considered from a view e.g. Linear Park!

Page 8 includes a diagram for the 9 Districts. The SDF Page 16 provides centre wide strategic guidance with a porous • This is the Laurieston phase 3 site – can we use inclusion in this document to “encourage” boundary that includes the TRA area. The TRA is a planning to respond quickly? designation while the SDF is policy guidance. The linear River Park opportunity is included with this SDF and those for the • Who is driving this desire? River and Govan Partick and the boundary covers a greater area than that for the riverside DRFs.

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Page 18 • Needs to be supported by planning. As regards planning department performance, the SDF provides strategic guidance to aid clarity on spatial ambitions Page 19 for the city centre and so inform and aid decision making. The • The following diagram showing lack of schools explains this. ambitions are informed by an evidence base of local and national policy, socio-economic research, physical analysis, good practice guidance and feedback from stakeholder engagement. The SDF, once adopted, will become Supplementary Guidance to the Glasgow City Development Plan.

The draft SDF highlights a gap in primary school provision for a growing population in the south and east. P23 proposes that, “Improved routes to local schools should be prioritised and a new primary school should be provided to serve the growing population to the southeast.” Agree the draft SDF text lacks clarity regarding the delivery of a new school, therefore, the text will be revised to strengthen the Council’s commitment to the quality of all schools and, specifically, to the provision of a new school on the south bank to serve a growing population in the southeast.

Scottish Natural Q3. Do you agree or disagree Strongly agree ALL Comments and support noted. No modification required. No Heritage with the proposed ‘Strategic If disagree, please provide more details PLACE AMBITIONS Place Ambitions for the City We strongly welcome and support the ambition to create a “people-focussed, holistically Centre’ (Page 10) sustainable, climate resilient, socially inclusive and diverse” city centre (p. 10). The six strategic place ambitions set out are also strongly supported. In particular, the ambitions to “Reconnect the centre with the river and surrounding communities”, “Reduced traffic dominance and car dependency” and “Green the centre and make it climate resilient” (p. 10).

Q4. Please use the space The identification of themes to achieve the wider city centre ambition is strongly supported, Support noted. The SDF will be revised to be Yes below to provide any particularly those themes focusing on creating a Connected, and Green & Resilient city centre. explicit about regional comments you may have on collaboration and the themed sections of the A Vibrant City Centre with a Growing Economy interdependencies in relation to CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, Support for masterplanning approach noted and desire for active and other travel networks. Liveable, Connected, Green & We support the ambition to create a “better connected, people-focussed, walkable and green further engagement in these welcomed. Resilient’) public environment containing a greater mix of development uses” (p. 12) and we consider that the masterplan approach identified on page 15 will be instrumental in achieving this. We think that we could usefully contribute to their preparation. Increasing the number of residents living in the city centre also contributes to a more sustainable city centre through reducing the need to travel and is in line with the compact city model in Clydeplan.

Additionally, vacant land has been identified as a priority issue to address (p. 14) and we Comments noted. The SDF proposes the preparation of an strongly support a brownfield-first approach to development. We note that the biodiversity Integrated Green-Blue infrastructure Strategy that will value of these sites can be high which should be taken into consideration with developments provide detail on nature networks and biodiversity

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maximising opportunities to enhance this. enhancement and net gain in the city centre, with reference to brownfield sites and managing their redevelopment. Site development briefs which set out the principles of development, including the role and location of urban green infrastructure, should be utilised. Additionally, we advise that renewed Comments noted regarding revisions of City Development planning policy approaches at the Local Development Plan (LDP) level, setting out clear Plan policy and support for development briefs in articulating requirements for the delivery of urban greening standards or ‘bio-diversity net gain’ green infrastructure. approaches on individual sites, should also be considered as an integral tool which can support the delivery of the stated aims of this strategy through the planning system.

A Sustainable, Liveable City Centre Support noted. We strongly welcome the intention to create a “Compact and Dense City Centre” in which new development adopts a “comprehensive and strategic place-based approach” (p. 18).

A Connected City Centre

In relation to the theme “A Connected City Centre”, we strongly support the ambition to Support noted. create “an outstanding pedestrian environment that is well connected, safe and a pleasure to use” and “a joined up, coherent cycle network” in line with the sustainable transport hierarchy (p. 26).

The emphasis given to green/blue infrastructure in this section is welcomed, enhancing the Support for green/blue infrastructure noted. The proposed “multi-functionality of streets” and contributing “towards a climate resilient environment” (p. Integrated green/blue Infrastructure Strategy will ensure it is 28) including the incorporation of “street trees, rain gardens and attractive green spaces” (p. integrated within the wider green/blue network as 26). This provision of green/blue infrastructure should be integrated to contribute to the wider recommended. green/blue network, particularly the River Clyde corridor, and active travel network. We would be more than happy to provide advice on this if required.

We strongly support the intention to prepare a City-wide Connectivity Plan and highlight that consideration should be given to any work being carried out by Clydeplan on the strategic Comment noted. The SDF will be revised to be explicit about active travel network. regional collaboration and interdependencies in relation to active and other travel networks. A Green & Resilient City Centre

We agree with the ambition to create a city centre urban landscape which is “climate resilient, biodiverse and green; incorporating an integrated network of green/blue infrastructure, high Support noted. environmentally performing buildings and public infrastructure that utilises innovative low carbon technologies” is (p. 34). We consider that the River Clyde Corridor and the ambition to create a linear park presents an excellent opportunity to deliver this ambition, ensuring coherent connections between the city centre and the river. The inclusion of “Climate responsive design” in masterplans will also be instrumental in achieving this ambition, incorporating “innovative and sustainable multifunctional and nature-based solutions” (p. 38). We would be happy to advise on this where required.

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Q5. Please use the space In order to achieve the vision, we consider that the masterplan approach identified will be Comments noted. Comments will be passed to the DRF team The SDF delivery section will be Yes below to provide any critical. Preparing urban design guidance at District level to complement the DRFs is strongly and recommendations incorporated in to the preparation of revised to include specific comments you may have on supported and we think that a character area typology approach in relation to Districts could local District design guidance. reference to development briefs. the strategic direction for work well (p. 49), ensuring cohesion within and between Districts. We suggest the setting out development within the of specific design principles and materials palettes for both buildings and public spaces would Centre’s Districts or be beneficial. District Regeneration Frameworks (DRFs) which clearly set out the vision and masterplan areas? objectives for each district in line with the city centre strategy will be key to delivering the vision of the City Centre 2050 Strategic Development Framework (SDF).

As mentioned under question 4, we consider LDP policy and site briefs should also play a The SDF has established the place ambitions and strong and clear role in establishing the contribution individual developments will make to the development principles for the city centre, with further

stated aims of the strategy. We advise that adoption of a metrics based approach to securing studies and strategies in the Action Plan to progress delivery. urban greening and bio-diversity net gain through the planning process will be useful and The SDF action plan/delivery section will be revised to include should help drive consistent delivery of green, liveable and high quality developments. We are specific reference to development briefs. The proposed aware of emerging good practice for policy-led delivery of urban greening in other UK and Integrated Green-Blue infrastructure Strategy will pick on the European cities and we would strongly advocate the benefits of studying policy-led delivery of suggested policy-led delivery of urban greening. urban greening elsewhere. We have been impressed by the City of London policy approach to urban greening and consider this approach is of relevance for Glasgow city centre area (https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/planning/london-plan/new-london-plan/draft-new- london-plan/chapter-8-green-infrastructure-and-natural-environment/policy-g5).

More generally, we support the strategic placemaking principles for the city centre districts set The SDF will be revised to clarify out on page 50, particularly in relation to providing “multifunctional infrastructure and climate The District Regeneration Frameworks, through their more that District Regeneration responsive/resilient development”, greening the public realm, and creating a “walkable and detailed local area analysis, will provide detail on Frameworks will provide detail on cycle-friendly streetscape” (p. 50). However, whilst the district (p. 51-59) and masterplan areas opportunities for urban greening, (p. 60-61) set out ambitions for ‘indicative street greening’ we consider that greater detail opportunities for urban greening, open space and other open space and other green/blue could be provided in relation to the intended nature of the multifunctional green/blue green/blue infrastructure creation. The proposed Integrated infrastructure. Clarity on these issues will help demonstrate that the strategic placemaking Green-Blue infrastructure Strategy will incorporate these infrastructure creation that will principles can be delivered in specific locations. local opportunities within a city wide network context. The be incorporated within the SDF will be revised to clarify this. proposed Integrated Green-Blue infrastructure Strategy as part of a city wide network.

Q7. Are there actions you No Support and request for ongoing joint partnership working is No modification required. No would like removed or If yes, please provide more details welcomed. included within the Action We support many of the actions set out in the Action Plan. In particular, the preparation of Plan? District Regeneration Frameworks (DRFs), masterplans, a City-wide Connectivity Plan, and a City Centre Integrated Green and Blue & Green Infrastructure Strategy. We would be happy to advise on these where relevant. The collaborative approach through building on “existing structures to establish a multi-sectoral strategic partnership” is welcomed. We consider that this partnership will have a key role to play in delivering the ambitions for the city centre. Building on our earlier engagement and joint-working, we would welcome contributing expertise and advice to this partnership.

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Q8. Please use the space We consider that the SDF is a critical first step towards delivering the vision to create a city Support noted No modification required. No below to provide any other centre which is “more vibrant, inclusive, sustainable and liveable” (p. 3) and we strongly comments you may have welcome and support the Council’s ambitions. We would be happy to work with the Council to about the CCSDF 2050? further develop and deliver these.

Sovereign Q3. Do you agree or disagree Tend to agree Support noted for the ambitions to reinforce the city centre’s No modification required. No Centros with the proposed ‘Strategic If disagree, please provide more details economic competitiveness, make the city centre a more Place Ambitions for the City Agree with the ambitions to reinforce the city centre’s economic competitiveness. Agree with attractive place to live, work, visit and to re-populate the Centre’ (Page 10) make the ambitions to make the city centre a more attractive place to live, work, visit. Support centre and grow sustainable communities. The draft SDF the desire to increase the city centre’s population and grow sustainable communities. Suggest that any proposals to de-pedestrianize Argyle Street would have a detrimental impact on does not include proposals to de-pedestrianise Argyle Street businesses located along here and should not be progressed. Further consultation is required and the future design of the street will be considered as part with the business community in relation to any proposals to de-pedestrianize Argyle Street. of the Avenues project, which seeks stakeholder engagement in the design and implementation process.

Q4. Please use the space In relation to the Vibrant and Liveable themes, Sovereign Centros agree with the desire to Support for Vibrant and Liveable themes noted. The draft SDF text will be revised Yes below to provide any increase the city centre’s population and to grow sustainable communities. to clarify that development comments you may have on The draft SDF promotes the sustainable densification of the proposals (and their density, the themed sections of the Sovereign Centros, as managers of the St Enoch Centre, support the desire to enhance city centre within a context responsive neighbourhood height, scale, form, mass etc) CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, pedestrian linkages through the St Enoch East car park site and the St Enoch Centre. placemaking approach to development. It also seeks to must take account of their urban Liveable, Connected, Green & outline the strategic spatial priorities and opportunities for context and the positive Resilient’) Sovereign Centros are supportive of the designation of the St Enoch East car park as a gap site the centre’s future densification and townscape repair. As contribution proposals can make with development potential for a mix of uses including residential. It is requested that the site such, it does not designate or prescribe site specific to their immediate locale, is allocated in the CCSDF as a site which can support high density residential development of interventions, such as for density or height or scale of neighbourhood and the wider approximately 350 dwellings per hectare. development. The draft SDF does highlight areas that may be city centre. more suited to buildings of height and scale due to their It is suggested that the Council need to give further consideration to the infrastructure townscape context, which does not, however, preclude such The wording in the SDF Liveable requirements to support new residential development within the city centre. A strategic buildings in other areas of the centre subject to satisfying theme( p20& p23 particularly) approach should be adopted to the provision of community infrastructure facilities in light of design quality criteria in the SDF and CDP Supplementary will be revised to increase the small-scale size of some sites and the limitations posed by the conversion of buildings to Guidance SG1: Placemaking Part 1 & 2. The approach to emphasis on commitment to new residential use. For example, the draft report suggests that new school provision may be density must take account of a development site’s urban school provision (on the south required but at present it is not clear where or how new school provision would be delivered. context and the positive contribution proposals can make to bank) and the improvement of their immediate locale, neighbourhood and the wider city existing school environments and centre. The draft SDF text will be revised to clarify this. their routes to/from them.

The draft SDF (p20) highlights that “Community Infrastructure and a safe, attractive and child-friendly public environment are essential components for a liveable city and sustainable neighbourhoods” and goes on to highlight a gap in primary school provision for a growing population in the south and east. P23 proposes that, “Improved routes to local schools should be prioritised and a new primary school should be provided to serve the growing population to the southeast.” Investment in new school provision – and improvement in existing school environments and the routes to/from them – OFFICIAL

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is crucial for successful, cohesive communities and for attracting and retaining families in the centre. Agree the draft SDF text lacks clarity regarding the delivery of a new school, therefore, the text will be revised to strengthen the Council’s commitment to the quality of all schools and, specifically, to the provision of a new school on the south bank to serve a growing population in the southeast.

The City Centre Living Strategy 2035 proposes the production of Social Infrastructure Strategy that will create “a road map to deliver the features and infrastructures (including schools provision) necessary to support thriving city centre communities.”

Q5. Please use the space We request that the St Enoch Centre and St Enoch car park east be identified as an Urban As above, the draft SDF seeks to outline strategic spatial The draft SDF text will be revised Yes below to provide any Intensification / Opportunity area on the Urban re-densification map on page 48. This site is priorities and opportunities for the centre’s future to clarify that development comments you may have on centrally located and is in close proximity to public transport links. This site could support a densification and not ascribe (or designate) site specific proposals (and their density, the strategic direction for high density of development, of approximately 350 dwellings per hectare and we would interventions, such as for density. The draft SDF, however, height, scale, form, mass etc) development within the request that it be designated as such in the CCSDF. does highlight areas that may be more suited to buildings of must take account of their urban Centre’s Districts or height and scale due to their townscape context, which (as context and the positive masterplan areas? We would suggest there needs to be some flexibility in the application of City Development above) does not preclude their location elsewhere in the contribution proposals can make Plan policies where the conversion of Listed Buildings and buildings within the Conservation centre subject to design quality criteria in the SDF and CDP to their immediate locale, Area are concerned in order to support the provision of more residential accommodation in Supplementary Guidance SG1: Placemaking Part 1 & 2 being neighbourhood and the wider the city centre. met. This section will be revised to clarify this message and city centre. Revision should remove any ambiguity around ‘Urban Intensification areas’ remove any ambiguity around being the only location for higher density or taller the draft SDF ‘Urban development. Notwithstanding, higher densities should not Intensification areas’ being the be equated with height and new proposals should respond to only location for higher densities the needs and conditions of their neighbourhood. or higher scales of development.

Regarding conversations of historic buildings and within the Conservation Area, the Glasgow City Development Plan policy CDP 9: The Historic Environment and Supplementary

Guidance SG9: Historic Environment aim to ensure the appropriate protection, enhancement and management of Glasgow’s heritage assets. The City Centre Living Strategy 2035 proposes to produce a Listed Building Strategy to “promote the creation of support mechanisms to enable and support residential conversions of historic/listed buildings.” The strategy’s action plan also commits to a review of policy,

incentives and best practices, in collaboration with key stakeholders, to understand constraints and opportunities regarding the conversion of commercial space to residential use.

Q6. Is there anything missing We request that policy support and identification of opportunities for the development of Agree that new rooftop extensions, where appropriate, can No modification required. No

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or that requires greater or roof-top extensions to buildings within the city centre, including Listed Buildings should be potentially contribute to new residential development, less emphasis in the Draft considered. Creation of new rooftop extensions could assist in supporting new and mixed uses improved amenity and can also contribute to city centre wide CCSDF 2050? within the city centre including providing amenity for residential accommodation. green-blue infrastructure through roof gardens. However, given the strategic nature of the SDF - in providing centre- wide guidance on spatial ambitions, priorities and development principles – individual site opportunities are not identified. The SDF promotes a context responsive design approach to new development proposals, which should also respond to design quality criteria Glasgow City Development Plan policy CDP1 : Placemaking and CDP Supplementary Guidance SG1: Placemaking Part 1 & 2 . The SDF recommends that Local Design Guidance be prepared at District level, to support the District Regeneration Frameworks and to informed by a View Management Plan that explores townscape evolution. This Guidance will provide further detail on roof-top extensions.

Q8. Please use the space Sovereign Centros welcome the opportunity for ongoing engagement with the Council and to Request for ongoing engagement is noted, in particular in No modification required No below to provide any other input to the creation of a retail strategy and pedestrian connectivity strategy for the City relation to the preparation of the SDF’s proposed Retail comments you may have Centre. Strategy and any pedestrian connectivity strategy. Detail about the CCSDF 2050? regarding pedestrian connectivity will be included as part of the District Regeneration Frameworks preparation and that of the Council’s forthcoming City Centre Connectivity Plan (former Transport Strategy).

Theatres Trust Q3. Do you agree or disagree Tend to agree Comment noted. No modification required No with the proposed ‘Strategic If disagree, please provide more details The SDF requires a greater population to sustain shops, Place Ambitions for the City We would urge some caution around 're-populating the centre' - while there are many services and cultural venues. The SDF refers to the Agent of Centre’ (Page 10) opportunities for new residential development within the area it must be ensured that it does Change principle as a tool for managing potential conflicts not undermine Glasgow's cultural and performance venues due to conflict primarily arising between residential amenity and the night time economy, from noise. We would recommend some guidance is provided on this issue; the 'Agent of such as relating to noise. Change' principle came into law through the Planning (Scotland) Act in 2019.

Q4. Please use the space Within 'Vibrant' city we are supportive of the encouragement of new leisure, arts and cultural Comments noted. No modification required No below to provide any attractions. There is also an opportunity to utilise this document to support and promote the comments you may have on continued success and development of existing facilities of this nature, which play a huge part the themed sections of the in Glasgow's offer and reputation. There are opportunities within this area, for example full CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, restoration of the Britannia Panopticon which is one of the oldest remaining music halls in the Liveable, Connected, Green & UK and a Category A listed heritage asset. Resilient’)

Q5. Please use the space Within St Enoch we are supportive of indicative strategic pedestrian routes illustrated around Comments noted. No modification required No

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below to provide any the Britannia Panopticon, which would help re-establish connectivity and movement between The revision of the City Development Plan policy CDP12 and comments you may have on Trongate, Bridgegate and the Clyde. As noted on the diagram there are also opportunities in its Supplementary Guidance SG12: Delivering Development the strategic direction for this area to bring in new development and better utilise and activate existing units. As cited will advise further on these issues. development within the previously, one of these opportunities is the restoration of the Panopticon which could be Centre’s Districts or partially facilitated through planning obligations collected from new developments in the area. masterplan areas? Similarly, such receipts could be used to support other arts and cultural uses in the area.

Q7. Are there actions you Yes Comment noted. The SDF will be revised to No would like removed or If yes, please provide more details The SDF will be revised to propose a Retail and Night-time propose a Retail and Night-time included within the Action Under the Vibrant City Centre action programme there may be benefit in widening the Economy Strategy that will explore diversification of uses in Economy Strategy that will Plan? strategy to cover all uses which contribute towards footfall and vibrancy within Glasgow rather the centre. explore diversification of uses in than purely retail. the centre.

Artisan Real Q3. Do you agree or disagree Tend to agree Comment noted No modification required No Estate Investors with the proposed ‘Strategic If disagree, please provide more details Place Ambitions for the City Please refer to rep dated 17th January 2020 submitted to Fiona Campbell Centre’ (Page 10)

Porter Planning Ltd are planning advisors to Artisan Real Estate Investors (Artisan) on their Comments noted No modification required No existing land holdings in Glasgow:- ▪ Custom House, Clyde Street – redevelopment of Category A listed building and new development to accommodate Dalata Clayton hotel and Adagio serviced apartments; ▪ 292 – 298 St Vincent Street – planning application pending for demolition of existing building making way for new hotel development with associated public realm; & ▪ Cotton House, Cochrane Street – existing office with conversion potential. Artisan are actively pursuing other opportunities to invest in Glasgow with a particular focus on city centre residential living. As a company, Artisan are committed to undertaking developments in a sustainable way that leave completed schemes, contributing positively to improving sustainable life from the previous use of the site. To do so, Artisan are committed to the following objectives in all developments:- ▪ Brownfield, reused land and buildings, located in city and town centres well served by public transport and close to most facilities required of the occupiers of the development; ▪ Recycle and reuse existing buildings and waste materials on site, to retain heritage that could be lost, reducing transport and processing of waste and re-use of new materials; ▪ Encourage improved landscape and wellbeing around the development by better use of landscape for the amenity and benefit of the long-term new occupiers; ▪ Respect local history and heritage in considering design so the past is not forgotten and embraced in the new uses of the development; ▪ In terms of reducing carbon, work from a design and technical philosophy of “less first “– focus on fabric, the need to use less energy, water from the fabric of the buildings first; ▪ Encourage use of green roofs for the benefit of surfaces water retention, insulation and improvement of opportunity for ecology; ▪ Undertake extensive light modelling of the designs to ensure daylight is maximised for the occupiers, and the exterior amenity spaces modelled also for quality of sunlight and wind; ▪ Seek to encourage reduction in car use, by choosing well public transport served locations, encouraging car sharing, adequate secure bike storage, personal Green Travel plans for regular

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commutes. Inclusion of electric charging points for cars and bikes; ▪ Encourage by design, rooms to work from home with well-connected homes with best broadband available; ▪ Leave a legacy of a community development, leaving an estate community website. a location for occupiers to meet externally informally, by good design encourage secure and neighbourly layouts by natural surveillance; & ▪ Reducing carbon, working from using less first and reducing waste.

Strategic Place Ambitions for the City Centre Comments noted No modification required No In view of the above, Artisan welcomes the six Strategic Place Ambitions subject to what this means in practice. Our client is fully supportive of the ambition to reinforce the centre’s economic competitiveness. We agree re-population of the centre is key to achieving this, with it being important to ensure the city centre is liveable and sustainable, creating neighbourhoods that promote health, wellbeing and social cohesion. This is in keeping with Artisan’s desire for city centre living in well-designed, sustainable developments with well-being and legacy at its heart. Artisan welcome the ambition to reconnect the centre with the riverside and surrounding communities. Indeed, it is hoped their Custom House development on Clyde Street will go some way to re-connecting Buchanan Street with the River Clyde by drawing footfall to this new destination. As outlined in their commitments, Artisan welcome a reduction in traffic dominance and car dependency. Custom House and 292 St Vincent Street are car-free developments with the emphasis being on active travel. We agree with the ‘greening’ of the centre to make it climate resilient. In all developments, Artisan seek to make a positive contribution in public realm and landscaping. Both Custom House and 292 St Vincent Street include public realm and roof terraces. In doing so, this adds to the quality of the development whilst also giving opportunity for biodiversity enhancement.

With regard to repair, restore and enhancing the urban fabric to reconnect streets and The SDF seeks to strongly support the repair and No modification required No reinforce the city’s distinctive heritage and character, as demonstrated on their Custom House enhancement of heritage buildings, both for reasons of development, we agree with the principle of SDF ambition. However, emerging policy must maintaining their legacy to city, including the city’s identity, recognise that it is not always commercially viable to repair, restore or enhance all listed and for carbon minimisation. buildings. In some instances, unfortunately demolition is sometimes required and new build development can be the mechanism to repair, restore and enhance the urban fabric. The tone The City Centre Living Strategy 2035 proposes to produce a of emerging policy does not appear to acknowledge this. Listed Building Strategy to “promote the creation of support mechanisms to enable and support residential conversions of historic/listed buildings.” The strategy’s action plan also commits to a review of policy, incentives and best practices, in collaboration with key stakeholders, to understand constraints and opportunities regarding the conversion of buildings to residential use.

Themed Sections (Vibrant, Liveable, Connected, Green & Resilient) Comments noted. No modification required No The 4 key themes are generally in accordance with Artisan’s own commitments for development. Therefore, we welcome these subject to how this translates into policy.

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Strategic Direction within Centre’s Districts / Masterplan Areas The SDF action plan contains broad timeframes within which No modification required No It is noted the SDF will sit alongside the City Centre Strategy and inform 9 District Regeneration the preparation of further studies and infrastructure Frameworks that will establish principles for place-making and development at a more local strategies is shown to commence within the first period. The level. It is understood the SDF contains action plans for future studies, masterplans and Council will work with developers, landowners and investors projects to progress delivery of the vision. on the preparation of such strategies. The draft SDF outlines the place ambitions and aspirations for the future It would be helpful to understand a timeframe for preparing such documents, and whether development of the city centre to which development applications submitted in advance will be considered premature. Our concern is that the City proposals can respond. miss another development cycle whilst preparing the action plans, masterplans, etc. For example, the development of the riverside from Broomielaw to Lancefield Quay has suffered by missing at least one development cycle. We believe good quality proposals on such sites must be able to come forward with planning applications determined without delay. Enabling schemes to commence at an appropriate point in the development cycle is vital and in doing so, in real terms they will deliver the vision of the SDF.

Additional Comments Comments noted. As above, the Council will work with No modification required No Further information on mechanisms for delivery of infrastructure referred to within the SDF developers, landowners and investors on the preparation of would be helpful. For sites which have been vacant for some time, significant additional infrastructure strategies. The SDF highlight that collaborative contributions have the potential to impact commercial viability and in turn stymie working between all sectors, agencies, Government and the development. Clarification on this would be much appreciated. public will be required to unlock creative approaches to delivery.

As mentioned in paragraphs above, the tone in relation to development in the Central Comments noted. As above, The SDF seeks to strongly No modification required No Conservation Area, heritage and tall buildings could be of concern. Currently, we believe this support the repair and enhancement of heritage buildings, reads negatively and in conflict with the vision for the SDF and the ambition of the city. both for reasons of maintaining their legacy to city, including To deliver the vision and ambition of the SDF to 2050, we believe emerging policy documents the city’s identity, and for carbon minimisation. should put forward a more balanced position in this regard with removal of statements such as:- The City Centre Living Strategy 2035 proposes to produce a “It is vital that heritage buildings and features are protected, enhanced and reinvigorated to Listed Building Strategy to “promote the creation of support continue their legacy to the city. Their sensitive integration to new development will be mechanisms to enable and support residential conversions of required” historic/listed buildings.” The strategy’s action plan also Many other examples similar to the above can be provided if required. commits to a review of policy, incentives and best practices, The planning authority will be aware of a number of recent planning applications have in collaboration with key stakeholders, to understand demonstrated this not to be financially viable. Emerging policy documents must reflect, and constraints and opportunities regarding the conversion of enable, such instances. Please note, this is one of many examples in respect of heritage assets buildings to residential use. where a more balanced approach is adopted.

With regard to the SDF Urban Densification Plan, with specific reference to the core CBD Comments noted. The draft SDF seeks to guide taller The SDF text will be revised to Yes within the Central Conservation Area, in its current form, this could be seen to be in conflict buildings to appropriate areas, however, taller buildings are emphasise a contextually with for growth. It is fully acknowledged there are cases where existing datums should be not precluded in other areas conditional on high design responsive approach to retained. However, as can be seen in many UK cities, tall buildings and heritage assets can sit quality criteria; including architectural merit, environmental development proposals. comfortably alongside one another. Whilst emerging policy allows for this subject to an enhancement and positive contribution to neighbourhood. appropriate evidence-base being provided, we would request the tone of emerging policy is The draft SDF notes that further studies are required to more positive and ambitious in this regard. inform and refine this approach (including view management

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We trust this is in order. In the meantime, if there are any queries with the application, please assessment). The text will be revised to emphasise a do not hesitate to contact Teri Porter on 07832 207 326 or at [email protected]. contextually responsive approach to development proposals.

Scottish Property Q3. Do you agree or disagree Strongly agree Support noted No modification required No Federation with the proposed ‘Strategic Place Ambitions for the City Centre’ (Page 10)

Q4. Please use the space We support the themes identified by the CC SDF 2050. We welcome the emphasis upon place Support noted, particularly as regards place, sustainability No modification required No below to provide any and sustainability, as well as the opportunity of the heritage stock within Glasgow. It is very and the positive opportunity heritage presents for comments you may have on welcome to see heritage viewed as a positive force for place-making and regeneration within a placemaking and regeneration. the themed sections of the modern city strategic development framework. CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, Liveable, Connected, Green & Resilient’)

Q5. Please use the space We support the broad thrust of the city's development plans. We would add that the city Support and comments noted. The SDF seeks to outline The draft SDF Masterplans Yes below to provide any should be prepared to be flexible and adapt plans should new opportunities arise to promote strategic placemaking ambitions and principles for section will be revised to outline comments you may have on sustainable growth with different forms of development to those identified in the more development, and allow for more detailed plans to be the masterplanning approach and the strategic direction for detailed development plans to come. There will be a need for continued pragmatism on the responsive in the delivery of said ambitions. The draft SDF note the need for plans to development within the re-use of older stock. The entry of build to rent in scale to the city centre will support the Masterplans section will be revised to outline the respond to emerging challenges Centre’s Districts or wider strategy of re-populating the centre. A new approach to transport and consumer masterplanning approach and note the need for plans to and opportunities. masterplan areas? demands should also be accommodated via the related transport strategies. The importance respond to emerging challenges and opportunities. of the city's higher education institutions retaining their international status and success will The SDF (p12) will be revised to be a key driver for Glasgow and the wider region. This will need the city to continue to support The importance of the city’s higher educational institutions is strengthen reference to the investment in the higher education sector, including accommodation, leisure and connectivity. highlighted within the draft SDF ‘Vibrant’ section and importance of the city’s higher reference to this will be strengthened in the SDF revision. educational institutions.

Q6. Is there anything missing We support the ambitions and strategies identified by the CC SDF 2050. Our members have Strong support for SDF ambitions and strategies noted. The draft SDF (liveability) text will Yes or that requires greater or added that while we support the proposals strongly there will be a consequent focus on be revised to strengthen the Comments regarding consequent need to focus on delivery of less emphasis in the Draft delivering the key infrastructure essential to re-populating the city centre. For example, Council’s commitment to the infrastructure to support repopulation noted. The City Centre CCSDF 2050? schools and healthcare provision in a more heavily populated city centre will need to be quality of all schools and, Living Strategy 2035 proposes the production of Social provided to the appropriate level. specifically, to the provision of a Infrastructure Strategy that will create “a road map to deliver new school on the south bank to the features and infrastructures (including schools provision) serve a growing population in the necessary to support thriving city centre communities.” southeast. The draft SDF text will also be revised to strengthen the

Council’s commitment to the quality of all schools and, specifically, to the provision of a new school on the south bank to serve a growing population in the southeast.

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Q8. Please use the space The city is about to take control of Empty Property Rates, including EPR for vacant listed Comments regarding Empty Property Rates, including EPR for No modification required No below to provide any other buildings. The city has had a number of successes with returning older stock to improved uses vacant listed buildings, and the request for a pro- comments you may have in recent years and we would encourage the authority to take a pro-development approach to development approach to their application, are noted. about the CCSDF 2050? the application of EPR policy. It will be little use seeking to promote the historic stock in Glasgow as part of the CC SDF 2050 if inflexible approaches mean that developers are deterred The City Centre Living Strategy 2035 proposes to produce a from investing in this stock. Listed Building Strategy to “promote the creation of support mechanisms to enable and support residential conversions of historic/listed buildings.” The strategy’s action plan also commits to a review of policy, incentives and best practices, in collaboration with key stakeholders, to understand constraints and opportunities regarding the conversion of commercial space to residential use. The application of EPR will be considered within this context.

Scottish Q3. Do you agree or disagree Tend to agree Support noted No modification required No Enterprise with the proposed ‘Strategic If disagree, please provide more details Place Ambitions for the City Our comments and response on the Strategic Place Ambitions is set out in our supporting Centre’ (Page 10) cover letter sent to Fiona Campbell on Friday 17th January 2020 by email.

Savills Planning is pleased to submit this representation on behalf of Scottish Enterprise to the Comments noted No modification required No Draft City Centre Strategic Development Framework 2050 (SDF) consultation. Scottish Enterprise is responding to this consultation to set out their support for the Strategic Place Ambitions identified in the SDF, which promote the regeneration of Broomielaw. Scottish Enterprise own two sites in Broomielaw, 220 Broomielaw and 236 Broomielaw/McAlpine Street (see Site Plan in Appendix 1). As such, they welcome the ambition of the SDF to, ‘transform Broomielaw in to a thriving, mixed-use and world-class business and city living environment with an iconic riverfront that better connects the west with the city centre’ (page 53). Scottish Enterprise also wish to comment on the Requirements for New Buildings criteria and the Locating Buildings of Height and Scale criteria, set out in the Spatial Strategy section of the SDF.

Scottish Enterprise’s vision for Scotland is to create an economically vibrant country making a Comments noted No modification required No positive impact on the world. They have four key ambitions which include: building vibrant economic communities across Scotland, spreading increased wealth and wellbeing, building Scotland’s reputation and reach in strategically important markets, building resilience and growth in Scotland’s businesses, sectors and regions and building future economic opportunities that will drive our international advantage. As such, Scottish Enterprise want the ability to maximise the capacity for office development on their sites in Broomielaw. Hotel use would be secondary to this to support the tourism sector.

Scottish Enterprise wish to pursue a Masterplan at Broomielaw. The purpose of the Comments noted No modification required No Masterplan would be to deliver a vision for Broomielaw as a new city quarter/place to be promoted by public and private partners. Scottish Enterprise’s drivers are as follows:

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a) The creation/promotion of a consented masterplan that is integrated and covers the sites owned by Scottish Enterprise as well as other surrounding sites under different ownership. b) Promoting a masterplan that is underpinned by the Scottish Governments Fair Work Principles, low carbon infrastructure and an accessible mixed use community. c) The creation of Place to support the promotions and attraction of new and quality jobs to Glasgow, and in particular Foreign Direct Investment.

Scottish Enterprise submitted representations to Glasgow City Council’s Call for Sites in Comments noted No modification required No January 2019. Through this process the two sites were promoted for high quality mixed use development that will provide new employment opportunities and inclusive economic growth to Broomielaw. In addition, Scottish Enterprise submitted representations to the Broomielaw District Regeneration Framework (DRF) consultation. Within their representations, Scottish Enterprise set out their support for the vision of the DRF to guide physical, social and economic regeneration within Broomielaw. They advocate Glasgow City Council’s vision within the DRF that Broomielaw should be one of Glasgow’s signature 21st century urban destinations; a revitalised, mixed use waterfront district that secures Glasgow’s position as a leading European city.

The sites in Broomielaw are strategically significant as they are prominent vacant riverside city Comments noted No modification required No centre sites located within the Clyde waterfront regeneration area. Development on these sites would be in line with the Clydeplan Strategic Development Plan’s (2017) Spatial Development Strategy for the Clyde waterfront as it would reuse vacant and derelict land and assist with the large scale mixed use community regeneration and restructuring of the Clyde waterfront (page 24). Any future development on these sites would act as a catalyst for the regeneration of the Clyde waterfront, in line with the Strategic Place Ambitions and the general ambitions for the evolution of Broomielaw within the SDF.

This response provides a review of the relevant planning policy context. It then sets out the Comments noted No modification required No response from Scottish Enterprise and comments on the vision of the SDF, the SDF’s Strategic Place Ambitions and the general ambitions for the evolution of Broomielaw over the next 30 years set out in the SDF. Planning Policy Considerations National Planning Framework 3 (2014) The Scottish Government published the National Planning Framework 3 (NPF3) in June 2014. This document sets out the long-term vision for development and investment across Scotland for the next 20 to 30 years. NPF3 states that the Scottish Government’s central purpose is ‘to create a more successful country, with opportunities for all of Scotland to flourish, through increasing sustainable economic growth’ (Paragraph 1.1). The NPF3 states that Glasgow City Centre is the ‘key economic asset for the region, and contains a number of significant opportunities for investment, most notably its waterfront area’ (page 10). It then advises that regeneration is the central focus of planning across this city region and the Urban Regeneration Companies at Clyde Gateway, Clydebank and Riverside Inverclyde are continuing to transform some of Scotland’s most extensive post-industrial areas. It is essential that we build on the success already achieved to address nationally significant and longstanding issues of disadvantage and the development of Scottish Enterprise’s sites in Broomielaw can help achieve this (page 10).

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The Clydeplan Strategic Development Plan (SDP), was approved in July 2017. The SDP contains Comments noted No modification required No a Spatial Development Strategy and the main focus of this Strategy is a Development Corridor which runs west to east through the city region paralleling the River Clyde and the M8 corridor and includes transformational mixed use projects including the Clyde Waterfront. The SDP states that the Development Corridor, with its significant reserves of vacant and derelict land, provides opportunities for a range of co-ordinated actions by public and private sectors and the opportunity to: • reconnect the adjacent communities with the River Clyde, and connections across it; • recycle and reuse vacant and derelict land; • support increased development densities so as to lower the unit cost for infrastructure and public transport and to support local services and facilities, including schools, retail, healthcare and recreation; and, • generate large-scale economic activity maximising the opportunities for sustainable travel between work and home.

Scottish Enterprise’s sites in Broomielaw are strategically significant as they are prominent Comments noted No modification required No vacant riverside city centre sites located within the Clyde waterfront regeneration area. Development on these sites would be in line with the SDP’s Spatial Development Strategy for the Clyde waterfront as it would reuse vacant and derelict land and assist with the large scale mixed use community regeneration and restructuring of the Clyde waterfront. Furthermore, the Spatial Development Strategy identifies 22 Strategic Economic Investment Locations (SEILS) which will support the long-term vision of a rebalanced low carbon economy, boosting competitiveness and tackling inequality. The SEILs have been selected because they are the priority locations to promote the Scottish Government’s key economic sectors and Scottish Enterprise’s locational priorities, and are in sustainable locations (Page 37). Scottish Enterprise’s sites in Broomielaw are situated within a SEIL area. Future development on these sites in Broomielaw would assist in promoting the Scottish Government’s key economic sectors as a primary objective of the development of these sites is to attract Foreign Direct Investment to Glasgow. As such, any future development on these sites would act as a catalyst for the regeneration of the Clyde waterfront.

Glasgow City Development Plan (CDP) was adopted by Glasgow City Council in March 2017. Comments noted No modification required No Within the context of the CDP, Scottish Enterprise’s sites in Broomielaw are identified as being within an International Financial Service District SEIL and a City Centre SEIL where Policy CDP3 Economic Development, Policy CDP2 Spatial Strategy and Policy CDP1 Place Making Principle apply. Policy CDP3 Economic Development states that the CDP will support proposals that direct industry and business uses to the city’s Economic Development Areas and safeguard the city’s SEILs and Areas of City-Wide Economic Importance for these uses (page 48). Policy CDP2 Sustainable Spatial Strategy states that the Council will support new developments that focus economic activity in SEILs. In addition, the Spatial Strategy map in the CDP identifies that the site is located within the River Clyde Development Corridor Strategic Development Framework indicative area. Policy CDP2 Sustainable Spatial Strategy states that the Council will support the regeneration of the River Clyde Development Corridor. Further guidance on the River Clyde Strategic Development Framework is yet to be prepared by the Council.

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As previously mentioned, Scottish Enterprise submitted representations to Glasgow City Comments noted No modification required No Council’s Call for Sites for their two sites in Broomielaw in order to promote the sites for high quality mixed use development, to provide new employment opportunities and inclusive economic growth to Broomielaw. Scottish Enterprise is in discussions with landowners of adjoining sites to explore the provision of a larger masterplan area to deliver regeneration. This would assist in presenting a coherent vision for this city quarter.

The Executive Summary within the SDF states that the vision for the SDF is as follows: Support noted No modification required No ‘In 2050, the city centre will be a more vibrant, inclusive, sustainable and liveable place. A green, attractive and walkable city centre will create a people friendly place that fosters creativity and opportunity and promotes social cohesion, environmental sustainability and economic prosperity’ (Executive Summary). Scottish Enterprise fully support the vision for the SDF, particularly the desire to promote economic prosperity, as Scottish Enterprise’s primary objective for their sites in Broomielaw is to attract Foreign Direct Investment to Glasgow.

The Executive Summary within the SDF then states that: Support noted and request of engagement welcomed No modification required No ‘The city centre is a key driver of the national economy and its ongoing economic competitiveness and vibrancy is of national significance. Collaborative working, that places people at the heart of the decision making process, will be required in order to deliver the step change necessary to transform the city centre’s urban environment to address climate change, improve its liveability, ensure its ongoing economic competiveness and address prevailing social inequalities. Multi-sectoral collaboration… will be needed to ensure creative, joined-up and integrated change’ (Executive Summary). Given their desire to attract Foreign Direct Investment to Glasgow, Scottish Enterprise welcome Glasgow City Council’s statement within the SDF that the city centre is a key driver of the national economy and that its ongoing economic competiveness and vibrancy is of national significance. Scottish Enterprise supports the Council’s strategy for multi-sectoral collaboration to achieve integrated change. It will be important for the Council to allow for meaningful engagement and collaboration with stakeholders, including landowners and developers, to ensure that the vision and objectives within the SDF are achieved. Scottish Enterprise look forward to engaging in this process.

The SDF proposes a number of strategic interventions under the 4 key CDP themes to make Comments noted No modification required No the city centre more ‘Vibrant, Liveable, Connected and Green and Resilient’. It then proposes six Strategic Place Ambitions in response to priority issues raised by city stakeholders for improvement of the city centre. The SDF prioritises the following six strategic place ambitions to: • Reinforce the centre’s economic competiveness to grow prosperity and boost vibrancy for the benefit of all. • Re-populate the centre and create a series of liveable and sustainable neighbourhoods that promote health, wellbeing and social cohesion. • Reconnect the centre with the river and surrounding communities to improve access to opportunities in and around the centre and encourage the enjoyment of the river for all. • Reduce traffic dominance and car dependency and create a pedestrian and cycle friendly centre, with improved public transport, that is healthier and cleaner.

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• Green the centre and make it climate resilient with a network of high quality public spaces and green/blue infrastructure that caters for a variety of human and climatic needs. • Repair and restore and enhance the urban fabric to reconnect civic streets and reinforce the city’s distinctive heritage and character (Executive Summary).

The below sets out Scottish Enterprise’s response to the six Strategic Place Ambitions Comments noted No modification required No discussed above, under the section headings within the SDF. Section 2 - A Vibrant City Centre with a Growing Economy Section 2 – A Vibrant City Centre with a Growing Economy states that the Council wants to achieve a city centre that will be an even more attractive place to invest, work and do business. Towards this, the SDF promotes a number of strategic development priorities. The below lists the strategic development priorities that Scottish Enterprise wish to comment on: • Promote a greater mix of uses at neighbourhood level and ensure the provision of supporting ‘amenity’ uses (including high quality public space) within business focussed locations, particularly IFSD/Broomielaw. • Deliver business premises to satisfy demand with a focus for Grade A office space in the IFSD. • Support the expansion of the IFSD and the diversification of uses to create a high quality, mixed use environment spanning a vibrant riverfront. • Target activation projects towards areas in need, particularly Broomielaw riverside (page 15). As discussed, Scottish Enterprise’s primary objective for their sites in Broomielaw is to attract Foreign Direct Investment to Glasgow and as such want the ability to maximise the capacity for office development to this end. Scottish Enterprise therefore supports the strategic development priority to deliver business premises with a focus on Grade A office space within the IFSD. Scottish Enterprise also support the expansion of the IFSD.

Hotel use within the Broomielaw area would be secondary to this to support the tourism Support noted. No modification required No sector. Scottish Enterprise is fully supportive and understands the reasoning behind Glasgow City Council’s desire to see a mix of uses developed within the surrounding area to support the regeneration of Broomielaw and create the required balance in that regard. Scottish Enterprise therefore support the above strategic development priorities.

The SDF states that Masterplans will be prepared for areas of the city centre that present Comments noted. The SDF advocates collaborative multi- No modification required No particular development opportunities and/or urban restructuring, and require a coordinated sectoral partnership working to realise the ambitions of the approach to delivery, such as Broomielaw (page 15). Scottish Enterprise welcome and support SDF and explore creative approaches to design and delivery the intention of the Council to progress a Masterplan for Broomielaw. It will be important for of development. the Council to allow for meaningful engagement with landowners and developers during the Request for engagement welcomed. preparation of the Masterplan to ensure that the process and eventual outcome is robust and achievable. Scottish Enterprise request the opportunity to take part in future engagement with the Council on this matter.

Section 3 – A Sustainable, Liveable City Centre Support noted No modification required No Section 3 – A sustainable, Liveable City Centre states that the Council want to achieve a city centre that is highly liveable and an attractive place containing a variety of successful, diverse, inclusive and sustainable neighbourhoods that promote health and wellbeing (page 18). The SDF sets out a vision for city centre neighbourhoods and states that the, ‘city centre

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neighbourhoods that are currently in transition, (including Broomielaw), have potential to strengthen their identity’ (page 21). within Broomielaw, ‘redevelopment of vacant land for expansion of IFSD, new homes and commercial uses will create a vibrant new riverfront neighbourhood’ (page 21). Scottish Enterprise is supportive of this vision as they understand the reasoning behind Glasgow City Council’s desire to see a mix of uses, including residential, developed within the surrounding area to support the regeneration of Broomielaw and create the required balance in that regard.

Section 4 – A Connected City Centre Support noted No modification required No The SDF states that, ‘The River Clyde is possibly Glasgow’s most underutilised yet important asset. Currently, it suffers a degree of disconnection from the centre from the impact of traffic on the quaysides and the route-blocking effect of megastructures (such as Anderson). The need to bring people down to the river, and for it to become a destination within the centre, is universally accepted. Therefore, improving connections between the central core and the River is crucial to grow activity and encourage development’ (page 31). Scottish Enterprise is supportive of the ambition of the SDF to improve connections between the core city centre to encourage development and regenerate the waterfront area. Scottish Enterprise’s sites in Broomielaw are strategically significant as they are prominent vacant riverside city centre sites located within the Clyde waterfront regeneration area. Development on these sites would be in line with the SDFs vision to grow activity and encourage development at the waterfront.

Section 5 – A Green and Resilient City Centre Support noted No modification required No The SDF states that by 2050 the city centre urban landscape will have been radically transformed (page 34). The Green and Resilient City Centre diagram within the SDF (shown overleaf) shows that Scottish Enterprise’s sites have potential to incorporate public multifunctional open spaces. The map also shows that there is potential for city centre avenues to be situated around the site. The diagram states that the city centre avenues will deliver improved public realm, street cleaning and active travel enhancements. Scottish Enterprise is supportive of the ambition of the SDF to improve the urban landscape. They welcome discussions with the Council to identify suitable uses for their sites that balance planning and commercial objectives through the preparation of the Broomielaw Masterplan. Scottish Enterprise also welcome the ambition of the SDF that the riverside will become a new destination in the city centre and that the Council will address the issue of tidal flooding on riverside sites (page 34 and 36).

SDF Green and Resilient City Centre Diagram Comment noted No modification required No Section 6 – Spatial Strategy Densification and Place Quality The SDF sets out guidance on densification in the city centre. The SDF states that densification should improve livability of the centre, repair the urban fabric, enhance and reinvigorate heritage buildings and features, deliver exceptional design quality in new architecture and create active, vibrant and safe streets (page 46). The SDF then provides a map (see image overleaf), which shows indicative building heights within the city centre. As far as it is possible to tell from the map overleaf, it would appear that

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no building heights have been suggested for Scottish Enterprise’s sites at Broomielaw, albeit the sites are situated close to an area that is restricted to 3-5 stories. Whilst the map below is only indicative, Scottish Enterprise supports the exclusion of their sites at Broomielaw from an area that is restricted in scale and height, given that they are strategic vacant city centre sites, situated along the Clyde waterfront. All this being the case allows for future flexible discussions with the Council in respect of the potential development on these sites.

SDF Indicative Building Height Map Comments noted. This section in the SDF will be revised to be This section in the SDF will be Yes Locating Buildings of Height and Scale clearer on the approach to buildings of height and scale and revised to be clearer on the The SDF sets out criteria on locating buildings of height and scale. The SDF states that buildings the SDF’s aim for sustainable densification and urban repair. approach to buildings of height of height and scale should be focussed in appropriate locations, principally: and scale and the SDF’s aim for • areas of urban repair, such as the fragmented periphery or long term vacant sites; sustainable densification and • areas where the urban fabric lends itself to buildings of scale, with wider streets (for urban repair. sunlight penetration) and an established datum; • areas of less historically sensitive urban character; where strategic views and views of landmarks would not be compromised, and • where accessible by walking, cycling and public transport (page 47). Diagram x within the SDF (see image overleaf) identifies appropriate locations for tall and larger floorplate buildings. Diagram x identifies that Scottish Enterprise’s sites in Broomielaw are situated within an Urban Intensification/Opportunity Area defined in the SDF as: ‘Situated outside the Conservation Area, these areas are more suited to buildings of scale due to: their courser – often former industrial - urban fabric with larger blocks and wider streets; proximity to the M8 and the opportunity to support the existing cluster to define the M8 corridor; opportunity to define the IFSD, and the opportunity for innovative urban infill. These areas also contain high levels of vacant land and are served by underutilised transport nodes’ (page 48).

SDF Diagram x Comments noted No modification required No Further Studies The SDF states that further work is required to inform design guidelines to guide densification of the city centre at a District and neighbourhood level. The SDF states that the Council will produce an Urban Morphology Plan that will incorporate a View Management Plan. Urban design guidance will be prepared at District level—to support the DRFs— to encourage high design quality in buildings, ensure active streets and activated public spaces (page 49). Scottish Enterprise welcomes the acknowledgement by the Council that further research on height and density is required to inform design guidelines and welcomes having the opportunity to engage with the Council throughout this process. If design guidance is introduced, this document should enable high quality design in Glasgow as opposed to being too prescriptive to ensure that buildings and neighbourhoods are designed to a high quality whilst retaining uniqueness. The Councils engagement with landowners and other stakeholders in this process will be crucial in delivering guidelines that balance planning, design and commercial matters.

Requirements for New Buildings Comments noted. This section in the SDF will be revised to be This section in the SDF will be Yes Scottish Enterprise wish to comment on the Locating Buildings of Height and Scale criteria and clearer on the approach to buildings of height and scale and revised to be clearer on the the Requirements for New Buildings criteria set out in the SDF. The SDF states that in assessing the SDF’s aim for sustainable densification and urban repair. approach to buildings of height

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proposals for tall and large floorplate buildings within the city centre, the Council will adopt a It will also be revised to emphasise a context led design and scale and the SDF’s aim for four step process. It then states that supporting evidence will be required in advance of the approach to development. sustainable densification and Council’s commitment to evaluate a proposal on the merits of its design. Information to be urban repair. It will also be submitted for review will include: revised to emphasise a context I. reference to the SDF Urban Densification Plan (diagram ’x’ shown above) to assess if the site led design approach to falls within the appropriate locations; development. II. an evidence base to evaluate the suitability of the site as detailed in the requirements of Supplementary Guidance 1 and this SDF; III. robust environmental performance criterial; and IV. details of the public good and the proposal’s contribution to the amenity of its locale. The SDF then states that all proposals for new buildings within the city centre, especially buildings of scale, will be expected to meet a number of other criteria including positively contributing to the economic, social and environmental fabric and employing exceptional architectural design and quality (page 49). Scottish Enterprise welcome the Council’s aspirations for the design of new buildings within the city centre to meet design quality and to support the existing townscapes. These criteria should however be flexible, in order to balance the aspirations of the Council against the practicality and end use of the building and the commercial viability of any given proposal and the SDF should reflect this.

Broomielaw District Support noted No modification required No The general ambitions for the evolution of Broomielaw over the next 30 years are outlined within the SDF. The SDF states that the ambition for Broomielaw is, ‘to transform Broomielaw in to a thriving, mixed use and world-class business and city living environment with an iconic riverfront that better connects the west with the city centre’ (page 53). Scottish Enterprise support this ambition for Broomielaw. The SDF then sets out a number of Priority Outcomes for Broomielaw including populating the district and providing community infrastructure to bring people and activity outside of office hours, introducing a complementary mix of uses to IFSD and activating the riverfront and creating an attractive, walkable route between the city centre and SEC. A diagram is then provided for the Broomielaw District within the SDF (shown overleaf).

SDF Broomielaw Diagram Comments noted. The Districts diagrams will be Yes As discussed, Scottish Enterprise’s primary objective for their sites in Broomielaw is to attract The Districts diagrams will be revised to be more conceptual revised to be more conceptual Foreign Direct Investment to Glasgow and as such want the ability to maximise the capacity for and communicate principles for development to address in and communicate principles for office development to this end. In addition, Scottish Enterprise are considering the potential the area and be less sites specific. Multifunctional public development to address in the for hotel use. Scottish Enterprise is fully supportive and understands the reasoning behind space will be required throughout the city centre and this area and be less sites specific. Glasgow City Council’s desire to see a mix of uses developed within the surrounding area to neighbourhoods, and its provision should de designed within support the regeneration of Broomielaw and create the required balance in that regard. the neighbourhood context and established via the Scottish Enterprise are therefore supportive of the SDF’s ambition for Broomielaw and the masterplanning process. Priority Outcomes for the area. The above diagram indicates that Scottish Enterprise’s sites are key gap sites for the future development of new housing, business and work space and that development on the sites could activate key routes, streets and spaces with a mix of uses. The diagram above appears to show potential for multi purpose public space and play area close to the eastern site. There may be opportunity to incorporate such uses as part of a larger scheme, however, Scottish

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Enterprise would like to be consulted on any detail of the Masterplan, including preferred uses for their sites to ensure that the policy, spatial and commercial objectives for the area’s future are balanced in this process. Masterplan Areas – Anderson Quay/Broomielaw

The SDF states that the Broomielaw area can: Support for the masterplanning process for Broomielaw No modification required No ‘Become a mixed use new liveable neighbourhood with a vibrant waterfront that connects the noted. As above, the SDF advocates collaborative multi- city centre across the M8 towards the west. The significant amount of vacant land presents sectoral partnership working to realise the ambitions of the the opportunity to increase the residential population and introduce a complementary range SDF and explore creative approaches to design and delivery of uses to bring vitality and vibrancy to the area. Leisure activities and commercial uses with of development. Engagement with landowners, developers active frontages should create a people-focussed and vibrantwaterfront and ensure an and the public in the process will be crucial. enlivened and safe walkable route connecting the SEC with the city centre along the riverside. Request for engagement welcomed. The creation of high quality multifunctional open space will ensure high amenity for residents and businesses within a densified neighbourhood’ (page 60). The Action Plan section of the SDF states that a Masterplan for Broomielaw will be prepared. The purpose of the Masterplan is to establish a suite of local design and development guidance to progress successful placemaking, coordinate design and drive delivery of development within local priority areas (page 63). Scottish Enterprise welcomes and supports the intention of Glasgow City Council to prepare a Masterplan for Broomielaw and they look forward to having the opportunity to respond to consultation on the Masterplan at the appropriate time. It will be important for the Council to allow for meaningful engagement with landowners and developers during the preparation of the Masterplan to ensure that the process and eventual outcome is robust and achievable.

Summary Comments and support noted. No modification required No This response clearly demonstrates the commitment of Scottish Enterprise to contribute to the regeneration of Broomielaw and bring investment to Glasgow through the development of their Broomielaw sites. Scottish Enterprise is supportive of the Strategic Place Ambitions identified in the SDF, which promote the regeneration of Broomielaw. They welcome the ambition of the SDF to, ‘transform Broomielaw in to a thriving, mixed-use and world-class business and city living environment with an iconic riverfront that better connects the west with the city centre’ (page 53). Scottish Enterprise welcome the Council’s aspirations for the design of new buildings within the city centre through the criteria within the SDF. This criteria should however be flexible, in order to balance the aspirations of the Council against the practicality and end use of the building and the commercial viability of the project. Scottish Enterprise’s sites in Broomielaw are prominent vacant riverside sites that are strategically significant and any future development on these sites would act as a catalyst for the regeneration of the Clyde waterfront. Scottish Enterprise’s vision for Scotland is to create an economically vibrant country making a positive impact on the world. Scottish Enterprise wish to pursue a Masterplan at Broomielaw. The purpose of the Masterplan would be to deliver a vision for Broomielaw as a new city quarter/place to be promoted by public and private partners. Therefore, they also welcome the desire of Glasgow City Council to create a Masterplan for the area. Engaging with landowners and prospective investors/developers to create the Masterplan will drive forward the regeneration of the area whilst allowing flexibility in balancing planning and commercial considerations. It is crucial that the opportunity for engagement in this process is afforded to

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all relevant stakeholders, including Scottish Enterprise.

Business 2 Q3. Do you agree or disagree Tend to agree Support noted No modification required No with the proposed ‘Strategic Place Ambitions for the City Centre’ (Page 10)

Brickland Q3. Do you agree or disagree Strongly agree Support for place ambitions noted. No modification required No with the proposed ‘Strategic Place Ambitions for the City Centre’ (Page 10)

Q4. Please use the space We write on behalf of our client, Brickland, who wish to make a representation to the City Support for themes of the draft SDF, given their alignment The SDF spatial strategy section Yes below to provide any Centre Strategic Development Framework 2050 (CCSDF 2050) which seeks to establish the with SPP and the CDP, noted. will be revised to clarify the comments you may have on spatial ambition and development direction that will guide development within the City emphasis on ‘sustainable re- the themed sections of the Centre. densification’. CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, Liveable, Connected, Green & Brickland have land interests within Glasgow City Centre which they intend to redevelop as a Resilient’) Build to Rent (BTR) scheme incorporating ground floor retail, commercial leisure, and food and drink use.

This representation is written in the context of Bricklands’s long term interest in Glasgow City Centre and Glasgow City Council’s overriding objective to contribute to the economic growth of city to the benefit of its residents.

Scottish Planning Policy (SPP) introduces a presumption in favour of development that contributes to sustainable development. It aims to achieve the right development in the right place and not to allow development at any cost (Para 28). It sets out the principles by which policies should be guided at Paragraph 29 which includes, inter alia:

- giving due weight to net economic benefit; - responding to economic issues, challenges and opportunities, as outlined in local economic strategies; - supporting good design and the six qualities of successful places; - making efficient use of existing capacities of land, buildings and infrastructure including supporting town centre and regeneration priorities; - supporting delivery of accessible housing, business, retailing and leisure development; - supporting delivery of infrastructure, for example transport, education, energy, digital and water; - supporting climate change mitigation and adaptation including taking account of flood risk; and - improving health and well-being by offering opportunities for social interaction and physical activity, including sport and recreation.

Brickland consider that the key themes have been prepared largely in line with SPP and broadly support the key themes as well as the strategic development priorities set out to

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deliver these.

Brickland consider that the themes, vibrant with a growing economy; sustainable and liveable; connected; green and resilient, largely align with the strategic outcomes set out within SPP which are: A successful, sustainable place; A low carbon place; a natural, resilient place; and A more connected place.

It is acknowledged that the SDF is designed to support the key aims of the Glasgow City Development Plan (CDP) which are ‘Creating and maintaining a high quality, healthy place’ and ‘Developing a compact city form that supports sustainable development’. Furthermore the CDP focuses on strategic outcomes which are:

- “A vibrant place with a growing economy; - A thriving and sustainable place to live and work; - A connected place to move around and do business in; and - A green place.”

Brickland consider that the themes within the SDF have been prepared positively and will support the key aims and objectives of the CDP.

Vibrant City Centre

Within the Vibrant City Centre theme, it is acknowledged that the council want to achieve Support for the SDF’s ambitions and associated ‘strategic “More residents living in the city centre will increase its round the clock vibrancy and support interventions’ to create a vibrant city centre noted. its economy. A greater diversity of attractions and public spaces will broaden the experiential offer and appeal of the city centre as a leisure destination.” Brickland support this aspiration and believe that their site, located within the city centre, provides an opportunity for development to facilitate a number of the identified priority issues including: “Lack of ‘amenity’ supporting uses (e.g. shops, cafes, gyms, public spaces) within monocultural areas” and “Protection and enhancement of built heritage assets to reinforce the city’s distinctive identity”.

Brickland support the strategic interventions set out within the key city development plan themes. In particular these include to:

- “Grow the number of people living in and around the city centre to support the economic functions of the centre; increasing footfall and vibrancy”; - “Improve the overall quality and attractiveness of the city centre ’s public environment; through high design quality in new buildings, creation of new feature public spaces and the transformation of the streetscape to be more walkable and green”; - “Promote a greater mix of uses at neighbourhood level and ensure the provision of supporting ‘amenity’ uses (including high quality public space) within business - focussed locations, particularly IFSD/Broomielaw and Cowcaddens/Dobbies Loan/Hanover Street area”;

A Sustainable, Liveable City Centre Support for aspiration to repopulate the city centre noted.

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Brickland broadly support the aspirations of the Sustainable, Liveable City Centre theme but The SDF requires new residential (and all) development to be would encourage the council to be more ambitious in terms of density and height of of high design quality and to contribute towards the building development in order to successfully achieve the aspirations to significantly increase the of sustainable neighbourhoods and the enhancement of the population within the city centre. overall liveability of the city centre.

It is acknowledged that the Sustainable, Liveable City Centre theme seeks to achieve “In 2050, Increasing density is emphasised throughout the SDF, for the city centre will be a highly liveable and attractive place containing a variety of successful, example, Page 22 highlights the objective for the city centre diverse, inclusive and sustainable neighbourhoods that promote health and wellbeing”. The to transition towards “denser, diverse and more sustainable CCSDF seeks to achieve almost double the population within the city centre by 2050. Brickland communities.” However, it is important that densification is support this aspiration and believe that ‘Build to Rent’ development provides a range of not equated with development height/tall buildings and that housing at the density that will be required in order to achieve these targets. the need for contextually appropriate human scale is recognised. The density of development on sites should be Brickland support the identification of areas of ‘Higher Density City Living’; however, they optimised – not maximised – given the variety of spatial believe that this is predominantly identified outwith or on the outskirts of the city centre and issues to be balanced and a view of density taken across the that opportunities for higher density living further towards the core of the centre should be neighbourhood. explored. The majority of city centre is identified for ‘Tenemental Density Residential (Medium Density): infill, and Conversions’ and a greater amount of Higher Density City Living will need Higher densities on individual sites is not precluded, subject to be identified to achieve the aspirations for almost double the current population to be to design quality criteria to ensure sustainable densification residing within the city centre. Due recognition also needs to be given to changes in the (in the SDF and the CDP SG1: Placemaking (Parts 1 and 2). Scottish Technical Standards which came in to effect in October 2019, where additional escape The SDF spatial strategy section will be revised to clarify the stairs are required for buildings above 18m. This has the effect of fundamentally changing the emphasis on ‘sustainable re-densification’. tenemental typology as a residential model for developments higher than 18m, and the level of density required to achieve viable development.

Glasgow’s city centre provides an ideal location for higher density development, offering a high level of public transport accessibility and ancillary amenity and leisure facilities that would Agree that the city centre can accommodate higher facilitate a number of the identified priority issues of this theme including: population densities. The draft SDF seeks to repopulate the centre and take a holistic and context responsive approach to - “Grow the density of population within the centre; place-making that will consider density across a - Improve housing offer (type, size, cost ) in neighbourhoods; neighbourhood to ensure increases in population are - Ensure attainability for those on lower incomes; supported by necessary social and environmental - Develop necessary community infrastructure and civic focal points (community ‘high streets’) infrastructure. for sustainable and liveable neighbourhoods; - Improve public environment to tackle issues that inhibit city living; traffic dominated streets, The City Council has since published its ‘City Centre Living lack of greenery, lack of public spaces, noise and poor air quality; Strategy 2035’ which explores how the centre can be - Improve design standards for new homes to ensure they better integrate with both the repopulated and made a more desirable and liveable place. townscape and the local community, embody high environmental performance and good internal and external space standards; and Support noted for the SDF’s approach to create new homes - Realise development opportunities presented by vacant land and buildings, including the in the city centre, including the identification of locations that potential of heritage buildings, upper floors, repurposing of redundant car parks.” present opportunity for family living.

Brickland support the production of a City Living Strategy and the target to grow the residential population of the centre to over 40,000 by 2050 and would welcome the opportunity to contribute towards this with the council. Brickland also support the main opportunities for the creation of new homes being within the redevelopment of vacant land and buildings, conversions of former/redundant commercial buildings and conversion of upper

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floors as part of vertically mixed -use buildings.

Brickland broadly support the city centre west being identified as within one of the ‘Family Living Opportunity Areas’. The CCSDF identifies that this can be achieved by a diversification of housing offer and through conversions and infill development with densities of 80 dwellings per hectare as a minimum to be achieved.

Connected City Centre

The Connected City Centre theme seeks to achieve an outstanding pedestrian environment that is well connected, safe and a pleasure to use though a transformed streetscape that is Support noted for connectivity (including streetscape) part of an outstanding people friendly and climate resilient environment. Brickland support improvements in the city centre to facilitate growth. the strategic propositions which will facilitate the planning growth as a more liveable, vibrant and sustainable place.

Green and Resilient City Centre The SDF provided policy support for the retention and With regard to the city centre’s architectural heritage, the CCSDF recognises that there is a enhancement of heritage buildings. The Council will work need to address buildings ‘at risk’ or in a poor state of repair. Additionally, it recognises that with developers and investors, along with key agencies there is a further need to repurpose a growing number of vacant upper floors and redundant including Historic Environment Scotland, towards the delivery (often formerly commercial) listed buildings. Brickland urge the council to take full recognition of such enhancement to secure the ongoing positive of the high costs involved in repurposing heritage buildings for beneficial uses which will likely contribution of heritage assets and appreciate that this can require significant intervention in order for schemes to be commercially viable. often be a complex process.

Q5. Please use the space Brickland acknowledge that the CCSDF identifies ‘Urban Intensification/Opportunities Areas’ The draft ‘spatial strategy’ section and diagram on p48 seeks The draft SDF text will be revised Yes below to provide any but only outwith the conservation areas. Brickland consider that it is important that to highlight areas where appropriate urban to clarify that buildings of height comments you may have on development of buildings of scale and height are not ruled out from the City’s conservation conditions/townscape context provide greater opportunity and scale are not precluded from the strategic direction for areas entirely as high quality development of exemplar design can have a positive effect on for buildings of height and scale. However, such buildings are the Conservation Area subject to development within the the Conservation Area and provide significant conservation gain through investment in the not precluded from other areas in the city centre, including quality criteria in SDF and CDP Centre’s Districts or repair, reinstatement and reuse of the host buildings. the Conservation Area, subject to high design quality criteria Supplementary Guidance SG1: masterplan areas? Placemaking Part 1 & 2. included in CDP Supplementary Guidance SG1: Placemaking Part 1 & 2, and relating to sustainable densification in the SDF. The draft SDF text will be revised to clarify this.

Q7. Are there actions you No No modification required. No would like removed or If yes, please provide more details included within the Action Brickland support the actions included within the Action Programme and will seek to Plan? proactively work with the council and relevant partners to assist with the delivery.

Q8. Please use the space Brickland appreciate the opportunity to participate in forming emerging land use policy in Support and desire to work with the Council noted. No modification required. No below to provide any other Glasgow City Centre and look forward to working with Glasgow City Council on associated comments you may have regeneration initiatives. about the CCSDF 2050?

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Strathclyde Q3. Do you agree or disagree Tend to agree Connected Support noted No modification required. No Partnership for with the proposed ‘Strategic Transport Place Ambitions for the City Centre’ (Page 10)

Q4. Please use the space General Connected Comments noted. The draft SDF text will be revised Yes below to provide any The long-term aspirations set out through the strategic development priorities identified to emphasise the need for comments you may have on across all the themes are mutually supporting and will support the achievement of the Support noted for improved connectivity by sustainable collaborative partnership working the themed sections of the strategic place ambitions as well as the District Frameworks developed to date, and the City travel and a reduction in the dominance of private cars, in between all relevant agencies to CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, Centre Living Strategy. order to achieve the six strategic ambitions. ensure alignment of transport Liveable, Connected, Green & strategies, plans and programmes Resilient’) We note that the need to create a better connected, people focused public environment is at Recognition of the city centre’s unique location at the heart to deliver their unified ambitions the core of all four themes and we welcome the recognition that to achieve the six strategic of Scotland’s only metropolitan region is noted and the City (for placemaking, climate ambitions outlined will require improved connectivity by sustainable travel and a reduction in Centre SDF seeks to reinforce the importance of this. resilience, social equity and the dominance of private cars. However, as set out in the introduction, Glasgow City centre is economic prosperity), including at the core of Scotland’s only metropolitan region, and it is therefore essential that the SDF Glasgow’s City-wide, City Centre reinforces this position for the benefit of the region as a whole. and Communities transport plans, a new Regional Transport In relation to sustainable connectivity, it must be recognised that changes within the city General support for the long term ambitions of the SDF is Strategy, the Strategic Transport centre that affect the public transport network will have impacts throughout the region. On noted. Agree that interventions regarding city centre Projects Review and the City this basis, while the long term ambition set out within each of the themes is generally transport networks and systems will have wider city and Development Plan. supported, it will be essential that decisions about the transport network are guided by regional impacts. The draft SDF seeks to outline placemaking analysis and an evidence based approach. This will be established through the City Centre ambitions for the city centre that will improve the health, Transformation Plan and the City Wide Connectivity Plan as well as the National Transport wellbeing and prosperity for residents, workers and visitors Strategy, Strategic Transport Projects Review and Regional Transport Strategy. All of these to the city and address the centre’s climate impacts and workstreams will affect the way in which the priorities are addressed and the achievement of resilience. As such, the SDF seeks to deliver the aims and the ambitions. outcomes of national, regional and local policy, including the National Transport Strategy, Scottish Planning Policy and City Development Plan. Going forward, there will be a need to ensure alignment of forthcoming planning and transport policy, plans and programmes, including the Council’s forthcoming City –wide, City Centre and Communities transport plans, a new Regional Transport Strategy, the Strategic Transport Projects Review and the City Development Plan, which will require collaborative Vibrant partnership working between all relevant agencies. The draft SDF Connectivity & Vibrant The attractiveness of the city centre as a business location and retail and leisure offering, is SDF text will be revised to emphasise this. sections to include more explicit dependent on excellent accessibility by a range of travel modes given the numbers of people emphasis on importance of a well commuting to work from within and beyond the metropolitan area. The creation of a more Comments regarding regional accessibility in/out of city connected and accessible city people-friendly city centre is supported but this must go hand-in-hand with the ability of centre noted. The SDF draft text will be revised to strengthen centre at heart of city region. people to move easily in and out of the city from across the metropolitan area and beyond. importance of connectivity and accessibility of city centre within the region and the need for agencies to collaborate to Liveable ensure alignment of policy and delivery plans (as above). A compact and dense city centre is strongly supported as is the recognition that this will require to the provision of appropriate services and community infrastructure within the city to support an increase in population. A compact and densely populated city centre, made up Support for repopulation of the city centre, the creation of

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of distinct, interrelated neighbourhoods will reduce peoples’ need to travel and encourage sustainable neighbourhoods and densification around walking and cycling. The strategic propositions to be taken forward the City Living Strategy are transport nodes is noted. The SDF promotes strengthening supported. In particular, welcome the proposition that the greater development density of communities (and creation of new) within the centre along should be concentrated around transport nodes. the principles of the 15minute neighbourhood, whereby shops and services are accessible within walking distance. Connected City Centre The SDF also aims to ensure more people live close to work We note and agree with the majority of priority issues identified. While there has been and leisure opportunities to further reduce need to travel by Connectivity section and Action significant improvement in the quality and accessibility of the public transport network in car. Plan to include (as above) specific recent years, we agree that further significant improvements are required to provide reference to the need for close alternatives to private car use and to help tackle the climate emergency. This will require Support for majority of priorities noted, along with the need collaboration between agencies strong partnership working across partners including SPT and bus operators. for strong partnership working to improve public transport, to ensure alignment of Glasgow’s including the bus network, and wider active travel and City Development Plan, City-wide, As noted above, the city centre bus network connects the city to the wider metropolitan area connectivity ambitions. The draft SDF emphasises the need City Centre and Neighbourhoods and beyond. While the west of Scotland has the most densely served rail network outside for partnership working and multi-sectoral collaboration transport plans, new Regional London and a subway system, the majority of public transport journeys are undertaken by bus. within its introduction (p7), however, it will be revised to Transport Strategy and the Changes to the network within the city centre should be considered in the context of the City include emphasis on collaborative partnership working for Strategic Transport Projects Centre Transformation Plan and the City Wide Connectivity Plan as small or localised changes the planning and delivery of transport improvements within Review. may have significant impacts on the wider transport network and with it the economic, social the Connectivity section and action plan. and environmental wellbeing of the city and wider region. The draft SDF text (p28) will be Comments on bus usage and the need for an inclusive revised to tighten the message Given the potentially significant impacts, detailed analysis of bus routings and their impact on partnership approach are noted. The draft SDF (p29/30) around the holistic nature of the passenger behaviour will need to be undertaken. This will require meaningful engagement SPT recognises the City Centre Transformation Plan and the City proposed transport network and bus operators before any moves toward the super block model or to simplify the routing Wide Connectivity Plan as the vehicles to progress the review in order to provide an for buses to /from and through the city centre are made. It is essential that the needs of the delivery of the SDF connectivity ambitions. The SDF also evidence base to inform the bus user are at the core of these decisions. refers to an assessment of the city centre and environs road development of future network network (p28/29) and notes that this will “require substantial interventions that take account We note the strategic propositions set out for the City Centre Transformation Plan and look iterative transport modelling and strong partnership working” of strategic city and regional - as forward to further engagement with the Council as this is developed. In terms of the detail of which should underpin the Transport Plans and set the well as local -impacts. Explicit the propositions, as noted above, the development of an efficient and prioritised bus network strategic baseline context to inform the development of reference should be made to will require to be undertaken in conjunction with bus operators taking fully into account the network interventions and other projects, such as any engagement with partner city wide and regional impact of any potential changes. application of a future superblock principle or prioritised bus agencies, bus operators and routes. The draft SDF text will be revised to tighten this network users to feed in to this We support the redistribution of road space in favour of pedestrians, cycling and public message and include explicit reference to engagement with assessment/review. transport. For this to be successful in terms of positive impacts on public transport services, partner agencies, bus operators and network users to feed in this redistribution of road space must be pre-empted and accompanied by measures to curb to this assessment/review. private vehicles in the city centre to ensure that existing public transport services are not further disadvantaged by increased congestion. In particular, this will require robust measures to disincentive unsustainable car use including through measures to reduce the volume and attractiveness of private car parking. Support noted for support the redistribution of road space in favour of pedestrians, cycling and public transport. The SDF Green and Resilient seeks to reduce private car journeys in the city centre and set We recognise and support the creation of high place quality as a key component of a targets for their reduction (30% moving towards 50%). A City successful and resilient City Centre. It is essential that proposals are developed and delivered Centre Car Parking Strategy will accompany the City Centre in a way that recognise the movement aspects of certain streets, especially in relation to the Transformation Plan which will also look to progress this efficiency and effectiveness of the local and regional bus network. ambition.

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P37 – We note the inclusion of “Avenue extension and public realm enhancements that provide connections between inner and outer areas of the city centre”. While the principle of enhanced connections between the inner and outer routes of the city centre is supported, the As above, a strategic review of the street network will be majority of the routes identified are currently key components of the regional bus network undertaken, that takes account of wider movement and should be viewed as critical to the achievement of the city’s ambition for carbon neutrality requirements, to underpin any improvements to the by 2030 . As such, proposals emerging should be identified though both the City Centre network. Furthermore, the SDF advocates that a Movement – The draft SDF (p30) text will be Transformation Plan, the City Wide Connectivity Plan and the emerging Regional Transport Place assessment is undertaken to evaluate the movement revised to make more explicit a Strategy given their potential impact on the City’s movement networks and more importantly and place functions of city centre streets, as part of the broader the definition of to maximise opportunities for wider regional connectivity in a manner that is complementary evidence base for designing proposals. ‘Avenues’ (beyond that of current to city living. committed programme) to be The extended Avenues shown of the draft SDF p37 diagram more responsive to the needs of P38 – We note the reference to “Potential to extend Buchanan Street Pedestrianisation are intended to highlight the principle of extending the a simplified and integrated new towards George Square”. As well as being at the heart of the city, West George Street and current committed ‘Avenues’ beyond of M8, High Street and movement network, where they George Square are critically important nodes of the local and regional bus and wider transport River in order to minimise the severance and boundary effect may prioritise active travel network. They are also critical to the connectivity of the inter-station bus service linking caused by these routes and provide a more seamless and/or public transport on a Glasgow Central and Queen Street Rail Stations and Buchanan Bus Station as well as the connection with surrounding communities. These routes can Airport Link and providing direct access to Glasgow Queen Street Station. West George Street route with either reduced cars or accommodate core regional bus routes as appropriate and has already seen a significant reduction in traffic following the introduction of the Bus Gate. cars excluded. further detail on proposed routes will be included within the Decisions about any further restrictions to vehicular traffic in West George Street should await the outcomes of the ‘George Square’ conversation and the City Centre Transformation Plan City Centre Transformation Plan. The draft SDF (p30) seeks to and should therefore not be pre-empted at this time. broaden the definition of ‘Avenues’ (beyond that of current

committed programme) to be more responsive to the needs of a simplified and integrated new movement network, The SDF will be revised to note where they may prioritise active travel and/or public that potential for greater transport on a route with either reduced cars or cars pedestrian space will be explored excluded. All avenues should incorporate street greening. as part of the movement network The draft SDF text will be revised to make this broader review and to highlight place definition of Avenues more explicit. specific references as comprising ‘opportunities to explore The SDF seeks to promote the strategic principle of greater pedestrian space in the centre and also advocates that any potential’ for such. interventions in the street network should be done following a strategic redefinition of the movement network, as recommended in the SDF. The SDF will be revised to note that potential for greater pedestrian space will be explored as part of the review and clarify any place specific references as ‘opportunities to explore potential’ for such.

Q5. Please use the space The Spatial strategy and the proposed masterplans support the overall vision and the will Comments, support and request for greater ongoing Yes below to provide any enhance the city’s existing assets. engagement is noted and welcomed. comments you may have on In the revision of the Spatial the strategic direction for In line with our earlier comments, we consider it essential when developing masterplans, that The Spatial Strategy section of the draft SDF will be revised to Strategy section, clarification development within the full consideration is given to the needs of the wider strategic and regional transport network. restructure the document and to take account of a number of regarding any public transport Centre’s Districts or As such we look forward to meaningful and constructive engagement with the Council and post consultation changes. Clarification will be made accessibility deficiencies in the masterplan areas? other transport partners to help achieve its ambitions for the city centre in a way that regarding any public transport accessibility deficiencies. centre will be given. promotes and enhances the regional transport network. Buchanan Bus Station lies within a wider area for general

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townscape repair and densification, which doesn’t seek to Page 46 - Clarification of the final sentence is required as it suggests that the north-east and attribute proposals to specific sites. far south-west corner of the city centre is not accessible by public transport.

Page 48 - Note that Buchanan Bus Station is identified as part of the City Centre North densification area. This requires clarification.

Pg 61 – North Townhead Masterplan: We note the scope of the Masterplan highlights the opportunities that exist in relation to the area’s proximity to Buchanan Bus Station. In Comments noted regarding engagement with SPT in relation exploring these opportunities, early engagement with SPT is vital. to any opportunities affecting Buchanan Bus Station.

Q6. Is there anything missing There have significant number of positive changes in the transport network in the city centre Comments regarding further positive achievements noted Revise SDF (p27) text to include Yes or that requires greater or and across the region in recent years including the introduction of new vehicles and rolling and reference to them widened. reference to further recent less emphasis in the Draft stock, ( and soon to be introduced Subway Rolling Stock) rail infrastructure, with new stations sustainable travel achievements. CCSDF 2050? and reopened line and capacity enhancements at Glasgow Central station, the introduction of streamline corridors and bus gates; Fastlink, Subway modernisation and increased park and ride provision across the region. On this basis we suggest that positive achievements in terms

of the achievements in sustainable travel within the city should be widened.

Q7. Are there actions you Yes As above, the draft SDF text (p28) will be revised to tighten The action plan will be revised to Yes would like removed or If yes, please provide more details the message around the holistic nature of the proposed reference the holistic nature of included within the Action As noted above, the function of city centre streets in terms of movement reaches beyond the transport network review in order to provide an evidence the proposed transport network Plan? city centre boundary. On this basis, it is essential that the comprehensive review of the city base to inform the development of future network review to inform future network centre street and movement network is considered in a holistic way, particularly in relation to interventions that take account of strategic city and regional - improvements that take account potential impacts on the public transport network. as well as local -impacts. The Action Plan will be revised to of strategic city and regional - as reflect this. well as local - impacts.

Washington Q3. Do you agree or disagree Strongly agree Support noted. No modification required. No Street Limited with the proposed ‘Strategic Place Ambitions for the City Centre’ (Page 10)

Q4. Please use the space We write on behalf of our client, Washington St Limited (WSL), who wishes to make a Support for themes of the draft SDF and their strategic Diagram on page 37 to be revised Yes below to provide any representation to the City Centre Strategic Development Framework 2050 (CCSDF 2050) which development priorities, given their alignment with SPP to clarify message of highlighting comments you may have on seeks to establish the spatial ambition and development direction that will guide development Strategic Outcomes, noted. opportunities for public and the themed sections of the within the City Centre. green-blue-grey space provision CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, and not identifying site specific Liveable, Connected, Green & WSL have landholdings within the city centre on land bound by McAlpine Street, 47 designations as such, in advance Resilient’) Washington Street, and 35-55 Balaclava Street (the site). WSL’s aspiration is for the site for the of integrated landscape and site to come forward for development, delivering a mixed use scheme incorporating retail, green-blue infrastructure study. commercial leisure, hotel, community and employment uses alongside new and enhanced public realm.

This representation is written in the context of WSL’s long term interest in Glasgow City Centre and the Council’s overriding objective to champion sustainable development which

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contributes to the success of the City as a regional centre.

WSL consider that the key themes have been prepared largely in line with SPP and broadly support the key themes as well as the strategic development priorities set out to deliver these. WSL consider that the themes also largely align with the strategic outcomes set out within SPP, which are: A successful, sustainable place; A low carbon place; a natural, resilient place; and A more connected place.

- “A vibrant place with a growing economy; - A thriving and sustainable place to live and work; - A connected place to move around and do business in; and - A green place.”

WSL consider that the themes within the SDF have been prepared positively and will support the key aims and objectives of the CDP and SPP. Support for themes of the draft SDF, in their support of the CDP, is noted. Vibrant City Centre

Within the Vibrant City Centre theme, it is acknowledged that the city centre must address some prevailing place quality issues to ensure it continues to be attractive to investors, Support for the content of the draft SDF vibrancy theme is employers, workers, residents and visitors in future. WSL’s site at Washington Street provides noted, in particular the need to address place quality issues. an opportunity for development to address a number of the identified priority issues including: The potential of the site at Washington Street to contribute

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“Prevailing issues of poor place quality to be improved - vacant land, car dominated towards this is noted. streetscape, deficit of quality public spaces and ’selfie spots’ in order to attract people and business to the centre”.

Additionally, WSL support the emphasis of the statement that “To remain competitive, the IFSD—and other areas of mono-use across the city centre— must deliver a mix of uses and public social spaces.”

Furthermore, WSL support the strategic interventions set out within the key city development plan themes. In particular these include to:

- “Grow the number of people living in and around the city centre to support the economic functions of the centre; increasing footfall and vibrancy (see City Living section)”; Support for Vibrancy theme proposed strategic interventions - “Improve the overall quality and attractiveness of the city centre ’s public environment; noted. through high design quality in new buildings, creation of new feature public spaces and the transformation of the streetscape to be more walkable and green (see Connectivity, Green & Resilient sections)”; - “Promote a greater mix of uses at neighbourhood level and ensure the provision of supporting ‘amenity’ uses (including high quality public space) within business - focussed locations, particularly IFSD/Broomielaw and Cowcaddens/Dobbies Loan/Hanover Street area”; - “Deliver business premises to satisfy demand; with focus for Grade A office in IFSD and M8 western corridor, post incubator and research & development within the Glasgow City Innovation District, cultural production towards creative clusters (below), hotels and serviced apartments throughout centre”; and - “Support expansion of the IFSD and the diversification of uses to create a high quality, mixed use environment spanning a vibrant riverfront”

WSL strongly support the preparation of masterplans for areas of the city centre such as the Broomielaw area and will seek to work with the council to support the delivery of a Support for a masterplanning approach to coordinate masterplan for this area. development and regeneration noted, with particular landowner support for Broomielaw masterplan A Sustainable, Liveable City Centre

Within the Sustainable, Liveable City Centre theme, the CCSDF seeks to achieve almost double the population within the city centre.

WSL support the identification of the Washington Street area as being within an area characterised by ‘Gap Sites, Vacant and Derelict Land’, and having potential for new housing and a supporting mix of uses. Additionally, WSL support the identified aspirations for ‘Higher Support for Sustainable, Liveable theme noted and, in Density City Living’ to be incorporated in development proposals coming forward in this area. particular, the identification of Broomielaw area for higher density city living and mixed development uses. Connected City Centre

The Connected City Centre theme seeks to achieve an outstanding pedestrian environment that is well connected, safe and a pleasure to use though a transformed streetscape that is part of an outstanding people friendly and climate resilient environment. The CCSDF seeks to Support for connectivity aims noted, in particular; an

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reconnect people and place across the M8 and identifies that Argyle Street at Anderston Cross extension of the Avenues with traffic reduction and greening, should be reconnected at grade for walking and cycling to reconnect this severed area of the reconnection of Anderston Cross for walking and cycling, and city and unlock the potential around Anderston station as an improved civic focal point. WSL improvements to Gateways to improve transition between support this improvement to the City Centre Gateways which will facilitate a more seamless city centre and surrounding communities. transition between the city centre and surrounding communities

WSL support the extension to the ‘Avenues’ programme through the reduction in traffic with greater priority on principal green routes provided to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport to provide greater connectivity through the new routes from the site to the city centre and the west of the city.

Green and Resilient City Centre

WSL generally support the Green and Resilient City Centre theme; although they also General support for the aims of Green and Resilient theme acknowledge with caution that their site is identified as a “Site with potential to incorporate noted. public multifunctional open spaces. Including vacant/derelict land and surface car parking” and also as a “Multifunctional Civic Space”. WSL do not consider it appropriate to provide The Green & Resilient themed section highlights the need to significant amounts of public open space within the site, outwith the required amounts address the significant deficit in access to public greenspace prescribed within supplementary guidance, which may compromise the development capacity in the city centre, as well as the need to ensure flood of the site; however, they do support a holistic placemaking approach to development in the mitigation and climate resilience. Given the need to look area which will improve the quality of appropriate and proportionate open space, improving strategically at water management across the city centre, as public realm quality and bringing a positive, attractive sense of place. The Avenues project is well as public space access at neighbourhood and city centre seeking to enhance the public realm and address the traffic dominance, lack of ‘green relief’ level, the section recommends that an ‘Integrated Green and and trees within the city centre. An integrated approach between the improved streetscape Blue Infrastructure Strategy’ is prepared for the city centre around the site and a proportionate amount of public space within the site is an appropriate which will inform the provision of green-blue-grey strategy to provide meaningful, useable public spaces which relate well to the future built public/private space at a local area level. development on the site. The diagram on page 37 seeks to highlight opportunities for WSL request that the designation of the site as a ‘Multifunctional Civic Space’ is removed from public space creation, including within the streetscape and the CCSFD and that a reference is inserted clarifying that any public space should be development sites. In advance of the above recommended proportionate to the site and the future development. study, the diagram does not seek to provide site specific space designations and doesn’t aim designate the Balaclava street site for ‘Multifunctional civic space’, rather that it potentially provides the opportunity for such. The diagram will be revised to clarify this intention. Notwithstanding, such space should be provided within all sites, and can be part of the streetscape for example, should a pocket park or such not be appropriate within the site given sufficient local provision to public greenspace as part of the neighbourhoods necessary social and environmental infrastructure.

Q5. Please use the space WSL support the expansion of the IFSD and the intention to develop a complementary mix of Support is noted for the draft SDF ambition to expand the Revise all Districts’ keys to read: Yes below to provide any uses, including restaurants, cafes, bars, gyms, and leisure uses as well as populate the area. IFSD and introduce supporting and complementary mix of “Indicative opportunities for new comments you may have on WSL support the strategic direction for development within the Broomielaw District, which uses and high quality spaces to ensure a world class business multi-functional green-blue-grey the strategic direction for seeks the expansion of the IFSD incorporating a complementary mix of uses which is cognisant and city living environment. The potential contribution of the public spaces that may

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development within the of the district currently lacking the complimentary mix of uses and high quality public spaces Washington street site towards this ambition is noted. incorporate formal/informal Centre’s Districts or now characteristic of modern competitive global business environments as well as activity children's play” masterplan areas? outside of office hours. The CCSDF seeks to transform the district into a thriving mixed-use and world class business and city living environment and WSL support the identification of the site as being a Key Gap Site for future development of new housing, business and work spaces which will deliver on this ambition.

WSL support the intention to enhance connections between the west of the city and the Support is noted for connectivity improvements to and along “Indicative Improved Strategic Pedestrian Route to and along the River” which is identified the Riverfront to encourage greater vitality. along the southern boundary of their site. Improving connectivity along the River will allow greater permeability between the city centre and the Broomielaw area, as well as creating a more open and attractive setting for the proposed new mix of uses for the IFSD, ensuring that As above, the draft SDF highlights the importance of public this will become a more vibrant and active part of the city centre. As highlighted previously, greenspace as part of a neighbourhoods necessary social and WSL do not support the identification of a “New multipurpose public spaces which include environmental infrastructure. The Integrated Green and Blue provisions for children and play” within the site. WSL request that this designation is removed Infrastructure Strategy will further inform the type and from the Broomielaw District area and that a reference is inserted clarifying that any public distribution of public open space throughout the centre. SDF space should be proportionate to the site and the future development. also advocates that child friendly design should be applied to public space. Agree that the District diagram, while not its intention, is overly prescriptive on the type of public space provision. Agree to revise the keys of all District diagrams to remove prescription for children’s play provision and site specificity.

Q6. Is there anything missing SPP seeks to ‘direct the right development to the right place’ and requires spatial strategies The draft SDF for the City Centre promotes sustainable Revise the draft SDF text to Yes or that requires greater or within development plans to promote a sustainable pattern of development appropriate to patterns of development in supporting the compact city include reference to brownfield less emphasis in the Draft the area. The SPP promotes the re-use or re-development of brownfield land before greenfield through densification, creating a walkable centre that land – noting the contribution of CCSDF 2050? sites however, the CCSDF 2050 makes no reference to brownfield land. (SPP, Para 40). enables active travel and encourages public transport use, development within the centre to and supports holistically sustainable neighbourhoods. city-wide sustainable Note and agree that the draft SDF does not refer to development patterns (sections ‘brownfield land’ explicitly as, within the city centre context, Sustainable and Liveable and there is no greenfield land as such and, therefore, no Green) greenfield /brownfield distinction. The SDF does refer to vacant and derelict land, which is taken to be brownfield, and opportunities provided through redevelopment and conversions (Section 3). However, the draft SDF text will be revised to include reference to brownfield land, and note contribution of the city centre to a sustainable city in this regard.

Q7. Are there actions you No Support for action plan and desire to work with the Council No modification required. No would like removed or If yes, please provide more details noted. included within the Action WSL support the actions included within the Action Programme and will seek to proactively Plan? work with the council and relevant partners to assist with the delivery.

Q8. Please use the space WSL appreciate the opportunity to participate in forming emerging land use policy in Glasgow Support for collaboration with the Council noted. No modification required No

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below to provide any other City Centre and look forward to working with Glasgow City Council on associated regeneration comments you may have initiatives. about the CCSDF 2050?

Wallace Land Q3. Do you agree or disagree Neither agree or disagree Comments regarding the repopulation of the city centre are No modification required. No Investments with the proposed ‘Strategic If disagree, please provide more details noted. A core aim of the SDF is to make the city centre more Place Ambitions for the City Wallace recognise the proposed 'Strategic Place Ambitions for the City Centre' and ‘liveable’ in order to attract more people to live there in Centre’ (Page 10) acknowledge that the City Centre can be a location for housing as a means of re-populating future. As such, this includes measures to significantly the cenrte, in principle and subject to suitability and availability of sites. In certain urban improve the public environment, diversify the housing offer locations, housing will not be a suitable land use and Wallace would be concerned if there was and grow more cohesive and sustainable neighbourhoods. A an over reliance on the City Centre for a substantial level of new housing. Furthermore, re- greater population, within mixed-use neighbourhoods, will population of the City Centre is only likely to attract certain groups of people and is not help sustain the city centre as a vibrant community, or series representative of the needs of everyone e.g. those seeking less urban, more spacious living of communities. environments.

Q4. Please use the space It is noted that one of the ambitions relating to a 'liveable city centre' is to 'almost double' the The draft SDF outlines the ambition to repopulate the city No modification required. No below to provide any city centre population to 40,000 by 2050. In principle Wallace does not object to such centre to help deliver on the key aim of the City Development comments you may have on ambition on the proviso that it is recognised that City Centre / Urban / High Density housing Plan to ensure “a compact city form that supports sustainable the themed sections of the only accommodates part of the overall housing requirement in terms of both quantum and development.” Research comparing Glasgow to its UK and CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, housing mix. Furthermore, such capacity would need to be proven through a sustainable European counterparts highlights that while the city of Liveable, Connected, Green & urban site assessment including availability, suitability and viability of development locations. Glasgow is densely populated overall, the city centre core is Resilient’) far less densely populated that other centres. Substantial opportunities for new homes lie in vacant and/or underutilised land and buildings and repurposing of areas undergoing change. While the SDF encourages a broadening of the housing offer in the city centre, to increase opportunity for people wishing to remain in -or relocate to - the city centre, this will form only a part of the city-wide housing offer, in terms of mix and quantum.

Q5. Please use the space Wallace does not have an in principle objection to the strategic direction which seeks to re- As noted above, the draft SDF aims to broaden the currently No modification required. No below to provide any populate limited range of housing types/formats within the city centre comments you may have on the city centre and the areas identified in this regard. to cater for a more diverse range of needs and improve the the strategic direction for desirability of the housing offer and consequent sustainability development within the However, it is apparent that the City Centre will only be able to accommodate a limited of communities. A further aim of the draft SDF is to address Centre’s Districts or housing type the condition of the urban environment to make it cleaner, masterplan areas? i.e. high density housing which is most likely to be flats or similar. The potential for family greener, healthier and a more attractive place within which housing is to live. Family friendly homes will be one part of a wider limited. Furthermore, urban environments can create conditions which can impact residential housing offer in the centre and the draft SDF seeks to identify amenity opportunities for family living in areas/communities more - and vice versa - and there is therefore clearly a degree of risk that the scale of housing/re- appropriate for such; where the environment is relatively population quieter or where there are existing clusters of families, such growth within the City Centre could be limited. Accordingly, particular regard will be required as around Garnethill, Townhead, Anderston or Trongate. The in relation to the 'agent of change' principle. City Council’s ‘City Centre Living Strategy 2035’ explores further how the centre can be repopulated, including the In reality, of all the districts, it would appear that it is only Blythswood, Garnethill and potential of each of the Districts.

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Sauchiehall where there is potential to accommodate family housing. The scale of family housing that can realistically be delivered in these areas should be confirmed and expectations managed in this regard.

Q6. Is there anything missing It should be recognised that the CCSDF will not be able to accommodate all housing types e.g. The draft SDF relates to the city centre only, within which No modification required. No or that requires greater or family future new homes will comprise only a part of future city- less emphasis in the Draft housing and that the full housing requirment for Glasgow will still require a range of sites and wide housing provision. The City Development Plan policy CCSDF 2050? locations CDP10: Meeting Housing Needs outlines the Council’s outwith the city centre / urban area to ensure the future housing requirement can be met and approach to the provision of housing across the city. The city delivered centre currently accommodates families and the draft SDF in full. envisages future family friendly homes and neighbourhoods to contribute towards a sustainable and liveable centre.

Q8. Please use the space From a programming perspective, it is noted that the associated City Centre Living Strategy The City Council’s recently finalised (June 2020) ‘City Centre No modification required. No below to provide any other that is Living Strategy 2035’ has a timeframe to 2035 and explores comments you may have required to explore opportunities to increase the population to 40,000 by 2050 is anticipated opportunities for new homes in and on the edge of the city about the CCSDF 2050? in the centre. As above, The City Development Plan policy CDP10: timeframe 'to 2025'. It is essential therefore that appropriate provisions and safeguards are Meeting Housing Needs outlines the Council’s policy made to approach to the provision of housing across the whole city, ensure that family housing can still be delivered in other locations outwith the city centre / opportunities for which it is anticipated that the market will urban area pending the conclusions and further investigations in relation to the City Centre. continue to respond.

Cllr Martha Q3. Do you agree or disagree Strongly disagree The SDF seeks to outline a vision and interventions to SDF will be revised to emphasise Yes Wardrop with the proposed ‘Strategic If disagree, please provide more details responds to the climate and ecological emergency and meet the urgency of the emergency Place Ambitions for the City The vision has delivered a carbon neutral city by 2030. This is required as Glasgow has the climate neutrality target set by the Council for 2030. and recommend that the scale Centre’ (Page 10) declared a climate and ecological emergency. Refer to the recommendation of the Council's However, the SDF will be revised to emphasise the urgency of and pace of intervention must Climate Emergency Working Group. Glasgow will be a fossil fuel free city by 2050. the emergency and recommend that the scale and pace of increase if such a target is to be intervention must increase if such a target is to be met. met.

Q4. Please use the space Vibrant - The city centre's retail sector has to diversity and support the circular economy with Comments noted. The SDF proposes that a Retail and Night- The SDF will be revised to Yes below to provide any repair cafes and remade networks. It has to support an end to single use plastic and establish time Economy Strategy is produced to explore changing increase emphasis on urban comments you may have on plastic free shopping zones. The charity retail association and wider social enterprise business nature of retail and leisure patterns, opportunities presented greening. the themed sections of the growth has to be supported as part of a vibrant economy. Quality public spaces have to by circular economy and the need for diversification. CCSDF 2050? (‘Vibrant, provide tree planting, community gardens, food growing opportunities, and support Liveable, Connected, Green & biodiversity/pollinator strategies. Promote walking trails linked to music, heritage, arts, food The SDF proposed urban greening that includes, but isn’t Resilient’) and drink. limited to, tree planting, green roofs, public greenspace creation, rain gardens and food growing. The SDF will be Liveable - Improve housing by ensuring clean energy supply i.e. investment in renewable revised to increase emphasis on urban greening. energy as well as highest standard of energy efficiency to address fuel poverty and greenhouse gas emission reduction. extend the number of play areas and quiet recreation areas to ensure The SDF requires new development to employ that they are in short walking distance from any housing to support families. environmentally sensitive building design and new homes to be fuel efficient. The SDF support the production of the Connected - extend the number of car free zones around schools and nurseries within the city Council’s Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy and notes centre. Develop plans to deliver car free neighbourhoods across the city centre through that the City Centre is one of the five areas in the city for redesign of streets. Bike for All support project established for residents. Bus lane priority targeting action to improve sustainability.

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routes are needed on all motorway networks at peak times to promote modal shift. The SD outlines the strategic principles for connectivity Green & Resilient - Refer to the work of Climate Ready Clyde's findings in terms on investment improvement in the city centre, including a comprehensive needed to promote resilience. The River Park needs to be focus on discussions and wider redefinition of the street/movement network. This will connections to the water environment detailed in any strategy. Extreme weather events and provide the context for the design and delivery of projects increased fire risk due to the climate emergency need to be basis for the plans. affecting the network such as car free areas. Routes to schools and school environments are prioritised for improvement within the SDF. The forthcoming City centre Transformation Plan (Transport Strategy) will provide further detail on city centre transport issues and projects.

The SDF supports the development of the River Park and sits alongside, and integrates with, the River Corridor SDF which deals in more detail with river related matters. The City centre SDF propose the production of an Integrated Green- Blue Infrastructure Strategy which will integrated with the wider water environment as well as wider green networks.

Q5. Please use the space The strategic direction has to focus on creating a "City of Sanctuary ", supporting the The SDF seeks to promote a radical transformation of the city The SDF will be revised to Yes below to provide any aspirations of the World's Friendly City Centre, develop UNESCO City of Music Status, a Film centre urban environment to ensure to it is a more people- increase emphasis on the need comments you may have on City, a National Park City, protect all listed building at risk valuing their international focussed and socially, environmentally and economically for the city centre to provide a the strategic direction for architectural importance, and deliver a carbon neutral city centre by 2030. Electric vehicle responsible place in future. The SDF will be revised to caring and supportive development within the strategy delivery and electric vehicle requirement by 2030. Also, just transition focus with increase emphasis on the need for the city centre to provide environment for all who Centre’s Districts or changes arising from a fossil fuel free city by 2050. a caring and supportive environment for all who experience experience it. masterplan areas? it. The retention and enhancement of listed buildings is promoted, to ensure both architectural legacy and carbon conscious development.

The forthcoming City centre Transformation Plan (Transport Strategy) will provide further detail on electric vehicles within the city centre.

Q6. Is there anything missing River Clyde and the River Park; along with the carbon neutral target of 2030 and detailed The SDF will be revised to: highlight the carbon neutral target The SDF will be revised to: Yes or that requires greater or response to the Climate and Ecological Emergency. upfront in the document; increase emphasis on the climate highlight the carbon neutral less emphasis in the Draft and ecological emergency and the River Park, and highlight target upfront in the document; CCSDF 2050? that it will work alongside and integrate with the River increase emphasis on the climate Corridor SDF. and ecological emergency and the River Park, and highlight that it will work alongside and integrate with the River Corridor SDF.

Q7. Are there actions you Yes Comments noted. The SDF retains support for the No modification required. No would like removed or If yes, please provide more details development of the IFSD in line with the Economic Strategy included within the Action Any actions referring to financial services or other developments supporting investment in and to support regeneration investment and job creation to Plan? fossil fuels, such as oil and gas. date.

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Q8. Please use the space There is a need for wildflower meadows, woodland creation and tree planting plans as part of Comments noted. .The action plan proposes the production No modification required. No below to provide any other the actions. of an Integrated Green-Blue Infrastructure Strategy for the comments you may have city centre that will provide detail on these interventions, about the CCSDF 2050? within a context of promoting significant urban greening.

Resident 33 I am a resident of the city's West End but frequently visit the city centre and take an interest in Support for the ambition and approach of the draft SDF No modification required. No its development. I have read the draft document with considerable interest and noted. wholeheartedly support the approach outlined within it. I am particularly excited about the proposed extension of the Avenues project beyond the city centre, initiatives to green the city, In particular, support for extension of the Avenues beyond and in the ambition to repurpose vacant buildings or portions of buildings to ensure that the the city centre and the shift towards prioritising the needs of city retains its historic character. As a non-driver, I am also wholly supportive of the shift pedestrians, cyclists and users of public transport is noted. towards prioritising the needs of pedestrians, cyclists and users of public transport. Support for greening the city and repurposing vacant buildings, to ensure ongoing historic character, is also noted. Glasgow has great potential, and I hope that the city and the Scottish government choose to invest in these exciting initiatives and see them though.

British Geological Many thanks for the consultation on GCC’s draft CCSDT 2050. We have no comments to the Comment noted No modification required. No Survey draft strategy.

The Coal Thank you for your notification of the 8 January 2020 in respect of the above consultation. Comment noted No modification required. Nn Authority I have reviewed the Strategic Development Framework document and can confirm that the Coal Authority has no specific comments to make.

NHS Health 3. Do you agree or disagree Tend to agree Support noted No modification required. No Scotland with the proposed ‘Strategic Place Ambitions for the City Centre’ (Page 10)?

4. Please use the space below We are pleased to see that the CCSDP has a section dedicated to Place, and that a Place-based Support and comments noted. The SDF will be revised to include Yes to provide any comments you approach will be taken to future strategic development planning in Glasgow. There is a strong specific reference to the Place may have on the themed body of evidence that place (incorporating the buildings, streets, public areas and natural The SDF will include specific reference to the Place Standard Standard and the Public Health sections of the CCSDP 2050? spaces that make up neighbourhoods and the relationships, social contact and support and the Public Health Priorities (PHPs) for Scotland, Priorities (PHPs) for Scotland, networks that exist in a community) has an important role to play in our health and wellbeing highlighting PHP 1. highlighting PHP 1. and in tackling health inequalities.1 2 1 NHS Health Scotland, Inequality Briefing: Place and communities, June 2016. 2 NHS Health Scotland, Building our Future: NHS Health Scotland’s contribution to public health in Scotland, September 2019. NHS Health Scotland, in partnership with the Scottish Government and Architecture & Design Scotland created the Place Standard tool (PST) to help maximize the potential of the physical and social environment to support health, wellbeing and a high quality of life.3 4 Since the tool launched in December 2015 it has been used across Glasgow, with Glasgow City Council being involved in the development of the Place Standard tool Strategic Plan 2020-2023.5 3 https://www.placestandard.scot 4 Place Standard, Place Standard - How Good is Our Place?, 2017.

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5 Scottish Government, Place Standard tool: Strategic Plan 2020-2023 Presentation, December 2019. 6 Glasgow Community Planning Partnership, What is the Thriving Places Programme?, accessed on 23rd December 2019. 7 Architecture & Design Scotland, Planning at a Local Authority Scale, July 2018. 8 Scottish Government/COSLA, Scotland’s Public Health Priorities, June 2018. It is recommended that a place assessment using the PST is undertaken at an early stage of the design process so as to identify the aspects of a place which need to be improved, and ensure optimal outcomes. The results of a place assessment can be analysed to prioritise the areas for improvement, and specific actions created, or these results can be used as a conversation starter for further engagement. An example of this is the use of the tool by Glasgow Community Planning Partnership in the development of Thriving Places Locality Plans across 10 neighbourhoods.6 Using the tool well within local authorities and communities can provide valuable, people led results. Architecture & Design Scotland have created a series of case studies which illustrate how the Place Standard tool can be used for planning at local authority level. 7 NHS Health Scotland have identified actions on place which can improve health and reduce health inequalities.1 It is encouraging to see that the themes identified in the CCSDF 2050 reflect these actions. One of the actions is to ensure that communities have a central role in shaping the environment in which they live and the services they receive. We suggest that the ‘stakeholder involvement’ section of the CCSDF could be more explicit about the engagement that has taken place, and the impact it had on the priority themes, and strategic place ambitions.

Place is now well recognised across the Scottish public health arena as one of the key contributors to health inequalities. This concern about the role of place in improving public health is reflected in the Public Health Priorities (PHPs) for Scotland which were published in June 2018.8 There are clear links between the CCSDF 2050 and the six priorities, but most specifically PHP 1: ‘A Scotland where we live in vibrant, healthy and safe places and communities’. The CCSDP 2050 as it currently stands does not reference the PHPs. Referencing the PHPs would align the CCSDP with the whole systems approach to be taken to public health agenda, as recommended under the Scottish Government’s Public Health Reform Agenda.9 9 Scottish Government: Public Health Reform, Whole System Approach, 2019. 10 https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/files//statistics/life-expectancy-areas-in-scotland/16- 18/life-expectancy-16-18-publication.pdf 11 https://www.scotpho.org.uk/media/1040/scotpho-hwb-profiles-aug2016-glasgow.pdf

6. Is there anything missing or We would like to see the Draft CCSDP acknowledge and set out actions to tackle the following The SDF highlights the context of prevailing health The SDF will be revised to ensure Yes that requires greater or less three significant public health issues facing the population of Glasgow City: inequalities in the city that must be addressed. The SDF is greater emphasis on improving emphasis in the Draft CCSDP • Health inequalities prepared within the context of the City Development Plan, health and wellbeing, as the key 2050? • Excess mortality (i.e. the additional mortality over and above that which would be expected which makes greater reference to city-wide health trends. justification for all city centre for a given level of deprivation that is evident in Glasgow) The SDF seeks to improve health and wellbeing - as the key improvement interventions. • Stall in life expectancy trends justification for all city centre improvement interventions – and will be revised to ensure greater emphasis on this.

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Health inequalities The Draft CCSDP makes reference to the ‘prevailing social and health inequalities’ present in the city. We welcome this recognition, but would suggest that greater emphasis is placed on the need to explicitly prioritise and tackle the significant inequalities in life expectancy, and healthy life expectancy, within the city. For both males and females born in 2016-2018, life expectancy in Glasgow City – 73.4 years for males and 78.7 years for females – was the lowest in Scotland.10 This represents 3.6 fewer years of life for males and 2.5 fewer years of life for females compared with the Scottish average. NHS Health Scotland used data from the 2016 Scottish Public Health Observatory Health and Wellbeing profile for Glasgow11 to illustrate the stark inequalities in health within Glasgow City. The infographic below shows male expectancy going down by two years for every station on the train line in Glasgow travelling from Jordanhill to Bridgeton. On average, a man born in Bridgeton can expect to live 14.3 years less than his counterpart in Jordanhill, and a woman 11.7 years less.12 12 NHS Health Scotland, Measuring Health Inequalities, 2019 13 NHS Health Scotland, Inequality Briefing: Health inequalities - what are they and how do we reduce them? March 2016. 14 Graham P, Walsh D, McCartney G. Shipyards and sectarianism: how do mortality and deprivation compare in Glasgow and Belfast? Public Health 2012; 126(5):378-385. Image: NHS Health Scotland The fundamental causes of health inequalities are inequalities in income, wealth and power.13 The SDF seeks to improve access to employment, education The SDF will be revised to ensure These inequalities influence the distribution of wider environmental influences on health, such and attainable affordable good quality housing within the city greater emphasis on improving as the availability of work, education and good quality housing. NHS Health Scotland would centre and advocates sustainable, inclusive and socially health inequalities. like to see greater emphasis on tackling inequalities in the Draft CCSDP. cohesive and diverse neighbourhoods. However, the SDF will Excess mortality (or ‘The Glasgow Effect’) be revised to ensure greater emphasis on improving health Compared to elsewhere in the UK, there are higher levels of mortality in Scotland, and inequalities. particularly Glasgow and the west, which cannot be explained in terms of socioeconomic circumstances alone. This is referred to as ‘excess mortality’. Research published in 2010 showed ‘the deprivation profiles of Glasgow, Liverpool and Manchester to be very similar: yet despite this, and after adjusting for any remaining differences in deprivation between the cities, premature mortality (<65 years) in Glasgow was shown to be 30% higher than in the English cities, with deaths at all ages around 15% higher’.14 NHS Health Scotland has undertaken work with the Glasgow Centre for Population Health, the University of the West of Scotland and University College London in 2016 to explore the reasons behind Scotland’s, and specifically Glasgow’s, excess mortality.15 16 In Glasgow’s case, the main finding was that the city’s population was more vulnerable to factors impacting on health across the UK (e.g. poverty, deprivation, deindustrialisation, economic decisions taken at UK government level), which led to poorer health outcomes than other places which had similar experiences such as Liverpool and Manchester. 15 Walsh. D, McCartney. G, Collins. C, Taulbut. M, Batty. G.D, History, Politics and Vulnerability: explaining excess mortality in Scotland and Glasgow, May 2016. 16 Walsh. D, McCartney. G, McCullough. S, van der Pol. M, Buchanan. D, Jones. R; Exploring Potential Reasons for Glasgow’s ‘Excess’ Mortality, June 2013. Findings of particular relevance to the Draft City Centre Strategic Development Framework include:

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• Glasgow experienced significantly higher levels of deprivation from the mid-20th century, including high levels of overcrowding. • The relocation of younger, skilled workers away from Glasgow (which was seen as a ‘declining city’ in the 1950s due to the New Town programme) led to under-investment in Glasgow when compared to the New Towns. • High levels of urban change during the post-war period (1945-1980) resulted in large, poor quality council housing estates; greater emphasis on high-rise development; and low per- capita investment in maintenance and repairs to public housing. • Indications that social capital, which can be built through strengthening community ties, is lower in Glasgow than in Liverpool and Manchester.

NHS Health Scotland would like to see greater emphasis in the Draft CCSDP on correcting the historical inequalities which have negatively impacted the health of people living in Glasgow. This could include making changes that enhance green spaces, boosting social cohesion and creating liveable and sustainable neighbourhoods.

Stall in life expectancy trends Life expectancy in Scotland had been steadily improving since the 1940s but stalled in 2012 and has actually started to fall in Scotland’s poorest areas, including areas of Glasgow City.17 18 The stall – and decline – in life expectancy is a result of the same causes of death that are responsible for health inequalities and excess mortality in Scotland. That is, higher mortality from alcohol-related and drug-related deaths, suicide and violence, alongside relatively high mortality from heart disease, stroke and cancer amongst older adults.19 This has affected men and women, almost every age group, and almost every cause of death. The best available evidence suggests that the adverse mortality trends are due to austerity and pressure on health and social care services. 17 National Records of Scotland, Life Tables for Scotland 2016-2018, 25 September 2019. 18 National Records of Scotland, Summary: National Life Tables for Scotland 2016-2018, 25 September 2019. The SDF seeks to ensure civic, including health, education and 19 https://www.scotpho.org.uk/population-dynamics/recent-mortality-trends/ social services, are accessible to all. The City Centre Living NHS Health Scotland would encourage Glasgow City Council to place greater emphasis in the Strategy 2035 action plan proposes production of if a Social Draft CCSDP on mitigating the adverse impacts on austerity and ensuring that disadvantaged Infrastructure Strategy that will advise on this in more detail. areas are not disproportionately impacted by reductions in funding.

7. Are there actions you Yes The SDF will be revised to include specific reference to the The SDF will be revised to include Yes would like removed or If yes, please provide more details: Place Standard in the delivery section. specific reference to the Place included within the Action As mentioned in the response to Question 4, it would be helpful to the development of the Standard in the delivery section. Plan? CCSDF if undertaking a Place Standard Assessment, using the Place Standard Tool, is included in the Action Plan.

8. Please use the space below We welcome the emphasis in the Draft CCSDF on tackling the ‘urgent global challenge of Support noted. No modification required No to provide any other climate change’. Human health depends on healthy natural systems and environments and comments you may have continued degradation of the environment through, for example, emissions of greenhouse about the CCSDF 2050? gases and pollution poses a significant threat to population health now and for future

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generations. There is international evidence that the impact of climate change on population health is not evenly distributed and will more negatively impact on those with the least resources and power.20 21 The issues highlighted in our answer to question six above highlight how importance it is to consider the inequalities implications of climate change. 20 World Health Organization. COP24 Special Report: Health and Climate Change. December 2018. 21 Joseph Rowntree Foundation. Climate Change and Social Justice: an Evidence Review. February 2014

Resident 34 The draft puts economic aspirations first – for a growing economy, sustainable and connected. Comments noted. The SDF document structure follows the No modification required No After doing so it address problems of spatial strategy and the need to be green. This is back to theme order of the City Development Plan, addressing in turn front. Principles of being green must come first. The draft states it is planning for people, when Vibrant, Sustainable Liveable, Connected and Green. The SDF it should be planning with people. The scope of consultation in the Action Plans is not spelt will be revised to follow the structure of the first two SDFs to out. Most of the draft repeats previous policies and good practice. The six Strategic Place be prepared – for River Development Corridor and Govan / ambitions in the Executive Summary are not new. It is padded out with repetition and blank Partick – for consistency. pages, making it unnecessarily long. The draft SDF highlights the importance of both planning ‘for’ people and planning ‘with’ people.

Contrary to an opening intention to be people-focused the first ambition is “reinforce the The vibrancy section of the SDF explains the place quality No modification required No centre’s economic competitiveness”. Place quality is sought “to improve [the centre's] improvements needed to enhance the centre’s appeal both competitiveness and sustain its economic success”. This is not being people centred. Zoning to live, work, invest and visit. It promotes taking a people- enables competitive conflicting activities, how it facilitates sustainability is not explained. The centred approach to ensuring the centre is a more mixed use, draft should acknowledge such knowledge problems. convivial and attractive place to be in order to strengthen resilience.

To focus intention to achieve sustainability it would be better for a draft to, first, present a The SDF seeks to highlight the key challenges and No modification required No reality check on the state of the city centre, not glossed at all, a concise description. opportunities for the city centre and highlights issues raised through stakeholder engagement that need to be addressed. The SDF sits alongside the City Centre Strategy, which provides ongoing city centre ‘health checks’, investigation, appraisal, monitoring and analysis.

Second, detail sustainability / climate change emergency issues that relate to the city centre The SDF highlights the impacts of climate change in the No modification required No that must be addressed. Green section, including flooding, urban heating, biodiversity loss.

Third, present and explain broad new proposals intended to boost economic activity with an Comment noted. The SDF presents a holistic response to No modification required No explanation as to how they conform to key objectives needed to deal with the climate change economic renewal and climate resilience. emergency.

Fourth, recognise that many citizens and interest group do not participated in consultations as Comment noted. The SDF utilised a variety of consultation No modification required No they don't feel they get anything out of it (note the many community councils not functioning). media to encourage a wide range of responses. Re-present the Actions Plans to include key types of interest groups to be consulted.

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Fifth, present zones and spatial strategy proposals, with an explanation as to how zoning Comment noted. The SDF adopts a placemaking approach, in No modification required No facilitates multi-functional use of the city centre. Explain why it is necessary to zone and define accordance with the City development Plan, and seeks to types of zones and their activities therein in multi-functional contexts ensure mixed and multifunctional city centre neighbourhoods. The SDF presents development ambitions and principles to establish the context within which District Regeneration Frameworks will provide more local.

Sixth, state that the council is working towards Preston style self sufficiency and elaborate. Comment noted. No modification required No

Seventh, list terms and their meanings: ''place' (one site or with its surroundings?), Comment noted. A glossary of terms is provided in the City No modification required No densification, collaborative, green / grey, etc. etc. Development Plan.

Eighth, list references and links to all information cited in the document, which is a Comments noted. No modification required No prerequisite for a new approach to consultation. The SDF will be revised to follow the structure of the first two The draft contains many aspirations repeated from previous planning and policy objectives, SDFs to be prepared – for River Development Corridor and they appear to be repackaged with glossy terminology ‘Vibrant, Liveable, Connected, Green Govan / Partick – for consistency. These documents do not and Resilient’, presumably as they haven't been achieved. Problems are alluded to with little include a detailed reference list. The SDF follows the theme indication as to how they are to be tackled effectively. There is no proper summary of structure of the City Development Plan. assessment of the success or otherwise of previous objectives. Aims are presented in general terms with little indication as to how they are to be delivered. The Executive Summary explains the draft concerns 'Strategic development' providing: “an overarching framework that identifies strategic priorities … delivering the spatial outcomes and policies ... As such, it focuses on key themes and principles rather than prescriptive outputs” (p6). Yet detailed guidance is given on specific prescriptive spatial planning objectives relating to: buildings of height and scale (p48), requirements for new buildings and how to assess buildings of scale (p49) . And “each of the Districts should incorporate the following fundamental strategic placemaking principles”, seven are listed. Spatial and placemaking The SDF seeks to promote fundamental place-making designations are prescriptive outputs, as a key planning control they determine the way principles and refers to the City Development Plan people are allowed to live and work. Why does the draft play them down? Previous zoning and Placemaking policy CDP1 and Supplementary Guidance (SG 1 planning contraints and associated road use have contributed to it being dis-functional. Places Parts 1&2). that don't work as people can't do activities they want (remember the council suggestion to ban seat outside cafes on pavements; bus shelters block free movement on the pavement to suit advertisers, etc). A subliminal zoning attitude underlies road engineers provision of facilities. When asked to put a counter-flow cycle lane in one-way Elmbank Street to access Sauchiehall Street directly, instead of an enforced 500m detour, the reply was Sauchiehall Street has been improved, more facilities can't be entertained outside its zone. Many pedestrian and cycle desire lines across the city centre are discontinuous because of an inappropriate zoning piecemeal mentality. The SDF promotes a design-led neighbourhood placemaking The draft proposed more zoning, it must explain how its new zoning will deliver a different approach and does not progress greater zoning. outcome.

The draft has an inappropriate fantastical tone. The introduction asserts “The city centre today Comments noted. The introduction and SDF text will Yes is vibrant and thriving”, when much of it is not (stretches of Sauchiehall Street, acres of The introduction and SDF text will be revised to more clearly be revised to more clearly reflect emptyness by the river, stress and pollution from M8, burnt out building shells and cleared reflect the purpose and scope of the document. the purpose and scope of the areas, etc.) in what appears to document.

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be the glossing over of problems. The document should start with a reality check along the The draft SDF highlights the importance of both planning ‘for’ lines of: people and planning ‘with’ people. Glasgow City Centre faces challenges to meet the needs of climate change and environmental protection, the gulf between the haves and have-nots, rich and poor. Citizens' go-getter attitude serves it well in many places, with vibrancy and economic development. New approaches to provision of infrastructure are proposed to tackle underlying historical problems. A longer rounded reality check would be a better start, one not intended to be negative. It would reassure the reader the council and its officers are not living in a fantasy world, separate from reality. It can continue by identifying key problems and proposed steps to mitigate them, which should include spelling out necessary changes in the way the council consults, works and manages the city. The draft does not have to be limited to specifying spatial designations. Citizens need a sustainable city. The word 'citizen' should be used in the draft, as it connotes democratic involvement in the community, the draft is weak on explaining what consultation is (see below). It prioritizes “planning for people” (p7), when the need is for planning with people.

Aspirations are listed as proposed “key moves” (p6), without explanation of action necessary Comments noted. No modification required. No to achieve them. Active Travel, for instance, is to be promoted but how quality facilities are be The SDF outlines the strategic ambitions for transport in the provided on all roads is not explained. Despite policies being in place for years, to date city centre and the context for considering the design and pedestrian and cycle facilities have been improved only on city centre roads where vehicle delivery of projects. The Council’s forthcoming City Centre movements are not significantly inhibited. Problems at busy junctions haven't been tackled as Transformation Plan (Transport Strategy) will provide more it would necessary to give priority to cycles and pedestrians to the detriment of vehicle detail on these issues. movement. The draft give no indication how to change this. Critical comments here are elaborated and illustrated mainly with reference to one aspiration - provision of quality It is not the role of the SDF to comment on Council facilities for Active Travel. It is a straight-forward objective and not technically difficult to organisational development. provide. Yet, as it well known, to date the council is finding difficulty delivering new quality facilities. New schemes (most obviously Sauchiehall Street and South City Way) have, and are being, built with hazardous features; road maintenance is not being used to enhance provision – inappropriate facilities are reinstated, relining advisory cycle lanes used for parking for instance. The draft should indicate how the council will change itself, its own management, so quality facilities for aspirations expressed can be delivered. The expensive Sauchiehall Street improvement has been introduced to make the area more attractive, but poor design of cycle lane accesses at each end and from some sides streets, and ambiguous crossings need to be sorted out. The delivery of the scheme was unnecessarily messy and inconveniencing for the public. So an aspiration in the draft to improve active travel facilities without indicating how officers will be enabled to do better than now, what sort of training and management structures are needed, makes it unattainable. Without such explanation an aspiration to improve the street quality of the whole city centre is fantasy. This applies to all the aspirations that refer to quality provision. Where will skilled designers and management come from to deliver? What is needed to motivate people to skill themselves to provide? It cannot happen on a large scale without the council changing itself so that people will be working in a new way. Retraining and new skills are needed; people who want to think and act laterally.

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Crucial to renewing ways of working is partnership with citizens. Whilst opining consultation, The SDF refers to ongoing engagement with city The SDF Delivery section will be Yes 'collaboration', in the main text, the Action Plans at the end of the draft do not indicate an stakeholders. The SDF Delivery section will be revised to revised to increase emphasis on intention to conduct meaningful consultation with citizens and their interest groups. This increase emphasis on this. ongoing engagement with city reflects the present situation where for many citizens council consultation does not mean stakeholders. actually being able to influence council actions.

Consultations need a shake up, so much is written now it is difficult for decision-makers to Comments noted. The SDF will sit alongside the City Centre No modification required. No handle it. Strategy, with a number of actions for new strategies and Message-driven people are thinking just in terms of messages, when the need for new thinking projects. A common monitoring and evaluation approach will requires consideration of reasoned arguments. Several other key consultations are taking be developed to ensure impacts are assessed. place with this one. Nobody can respond to any one draft in-depth. There are no reviews of achievements of plans. So what are all the documents for?

As part of a shake up of consultation procedures all documents should be prepared to Comment noted. No modification required. No automatically list citations and information referred to, titles and computer links, so that consultees can find linked information quickly. This is not onerous on authors. It can transform participation as readers can find out quickly what substance lies behind an aspiration or statement. The draft contains much recycled information, it is difficult to see what is new, what is intended to be new. Listing citations would encourage reduction in the number of texts written that don't say much new.

The draft ends with an action plan that does not reflect aspirations in the executive summary Comments noted No modification required. No at the beginning, to achieve “Multi-sectoral collaboration”. Actions are listed to prepare DRF's The SDF notes that multi-sectoral collaboration includes all and masterplans showing lead and partner agencies, and intended outcomes. “Build on who live, work, visit and use the city centre. existing structures to establish a multi-sectoral strategic partnership for the City Centre to direct, drive and deliver the ambitions of the SDF and City Centre Strategy - GCC/Chamber of Commerce - A multi-sectoral partnership that will oversee coordinated and integrated delivery of plans and projects across the city centre, that ensures joint working with investors, developers and key stakeholders. Lead agency and partners include only the GCC, Chamber of Commerce, Strathclyde University, Transport Scotland and Energy providers. That there are so few reiterates the view that planners aren't actually taking account of interests across the whole of city life. This should be flagged up as a key problem. Even though the Executive Summary says “Collaborative working, that places people at the heart of the decision making process”, “Multi-sectoral collaboration between Government, the City Council, key agencies, city institutions and all who live, work and visit the centre will be needed”, these aspirations do not appear in the action plan. Lack of indication of citizen stakeholder involvement in the action plan says reams about the way the Council administration and planners works. Council intentions are invariably handed down from on-high with no genuine involvement with all the different types of stakeholder.

“Planning for people will underpin improvements”is put before “Collaborative working with Comments noted. No modification required. No people … will be crucial for joined-up successful placemaking” (p7). This is a fundamental The SDF’s proposals have been shaped by public comment. problem that the draft does not tackle. Why are the city's needs to be prescribed by certain officers? The draft is planners and engineers proposing what they think is best. Thus recent provision for active travel on University Avenue was limited to suit the needs of the developer,

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the University, with a works procedure under the (Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 which involves no consultation with councillors or the public. The community would benefit from more involvement in challenging poor quality street upgrades and repairs in the city centre.

People won't organise to increase input to the council unless it radically transforms ways of Comments noted. No modification required. No working to be able to positive react to input. The draft action plans should indicate more interests to be liaised with, other than developers and big enterprises. There are many places without Community Councils – where people don't think effort making input will be rewarded. Maryhill Centre has a local plan approved democratically by the council but no community council. The plan states an intention to make the protected open space Elephant Gardens a park. But it was sold for flats. So when the draft States “The Open Space Strategy will inform the Integrated Green/Blue Infrastructure Strategy for the Centre” (p42) its intentions are not credible. This statement is not tenable and is a double standard. There is a Strategy for Cycling that should have informed University Avenue active travel renewal, but its intentions were overridden by DRS/NS-LES in favour of the developer, the university – officers did not insist on the need for development that complies with council policy and the need for segregated cycle lanes. The draft report does not recognise this problem, which concerns many of its aspirations. City planners and engineers should promote and join in informed public debate with the intention of changing council practices.

The draft presents economic aspirations first – for a growing economy, sustainable and Comments noted. The SDF document structure follows the No modification required No connected. After doing so problems of spatial strategy and the need to be green are theme order of the City Development Plan, addressing in turn addressed. This is back to front. The need to tackle the climate emergency, protect the Vibrant, Sustainable Liveable, Connected and Green. It is not environment and achieve sustainable human action should be presented first. Rather, the intended to denote priority order. draft states: Improving the ‘place quality’ of the centre and its consequent attractiveness is vital if to encourage more residents, investors, workers and visitors to the centre to improve its competitiveness and sustain its economic success. Furthermore, improved place quality is crucial if to encourage and enable the behaviour change necessary to realise a sustainable, healthier, more socially cohesive and low carbon city (p5). This puts the needs of enterprise first (improve competitiveness) before citizens needs; and sustainability second. This is back-to-front. It goes on: Glasgow’s culture of creative innovation will enable the city to embrace new opportunities. But the meaning of 'competitiveness' and 'innovation' are not explained, how they would differ from those that drove the industrial development of the city that has resulted in the present endemic problems of unsustainability, ill-health (NHS stretched to its limit), rich-poor divide, etc. No evidence is presented that more of the same type of competitiveness and innovation can achieve sustainability. That aspirations have to be fundamentally different is not explained.

The report alludes to an historical legacy of problems. It considers the townscape evolution, Comments noted. The SDF document structure follows the The SDF will be revised to Yes growth of the city, from medieval that “gives way to” merchantile and beginnings of street theme order of the City Development Plan, addressing in turn increase emphasis on the urgency grids (page 44). And industrial expansion and post-industrial decline with its peripheral “urban Vibrant, Sustainable Liveable, Connected and Green. It is not of the need to respond to the fragmentation and severance”. intended to denote priority order. climate and ecological This is discussed mainly in terms of present “pattern and verticality of development” in The SDF will be revised to increase emphasis on the urgency emergency.

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relation to topography. Prioritising this concern is hardly relevant to achieving sustainability. of the need to respond to the climate and ecological The back-to-front objective: economic growth first, sustainability second, has been the way emergency. Glaswegians have lived and worked during industrialisation which create present problems. Now is the time for basic change: pursue economic activity only in the context of sustainability; protection and promotion of biodiversity. Humans can't live without biodiveristy. Principles of sustainability must be presented first.

Climate responsive design Comments noted. No modification required No The draft considers design needs: “Climate responsive design should be a key feature of Masterplans and all new development proposals and should incorporate innovative and sustainable multifunctional and nature-based design solutions (p38-9). But does not explain what it meant by nature-based design. Evolution of the townscape from serpentine medieval high street to speculative grids is described (p44). Street grids were laid out only to suit the needs of land speculation. Lack of consideration of grid orientation with respect to subtle influences in the surroundings, such as solstice orientations and topographical and geological features, is arguably a factor in the city's ill-health (consult interest groups). Ancient sites within the city boundary show such considerations, as do the sites of many more recent 'crosses' at crossroads. Whilst this has not been a modern consideration, it is clear the city's speculative grids were never intended to provide for any sort of geomantic or community centre. Industrialisation rubbed out being in natural harmony with the landscape. A square of tarmac and grass outside city chambers, with a war memorial (it is respectfully needed somewhere) is no centre. The need for special places should be met, maybe for temporary artworks, maybe after appropriate study and consensus. It reinforces the need to get people to have faith in themselves and their health, their identities, their open communities in streets reclaimed from being taken over as vehicular thoroughfares. Such places should be allowed to pop-up and change. The draft stipulates “Requirements for new buildings; “address the street through active frontages and design quality, provide high quality amenity space for residents, workers and all users which enhances the locale” (p49), but without indicating how. Resilience is considered to be met by conforming to engineering standards. A portion of a rectangular grid is shown in the draft to illustrate intended application of environmental engineering standards (p40). It portrays development in rectangular grids of rectangular buildings. This diagram epitomises what is wrong with present planning conceptualisations. Parallel lines that are not grounded; an inhuman hierarchy of specific functions. Even though the text states: Environmental considerations should inform urban design at the earliest stage”, the need to meet engineering standards predominates.

Glasgow was involved in pioneering and pursuing unsustainable industrialisation that The SDF does not comment on the detail of engineering The SDF will be revised to Yes challenges human survival. Now it should lead the way to supporting a human right putting standards and seeks to promote urban greening and increase emphasis on urban people before technology. Welcome the data revolution, but the council policy should state greenspace creation. It will be revised to increase emphasis greening and nature based technology and data are subsumed to peoples' needs. Its an elaboration of the meaning of on this. solutions. People Make Glasgow … people come first. Heavy engineering has been a badge of honour for the city, but being subjected to engineering standards without choice or escape underlies much ill-health. An inability to design like nature. To find its health Glasgow has to create dear green places in its midst again. They cannot simply be paved areas with trees. This will not be

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achieved just by conforming to engineering standards.

Spiritual needs should be provided for – which is nothing to do with religion or provision of The SDF promotes the creation of public spaces in the city No modification required No religious facilities (52% in a Scottish Government Household survey in 2016 had no religion, centre of a variety of sizes, types, and allowing for a diverse but all are spiritually aware – as they are alive!). Spiritual activity and awareness is part of range of functions; to allow for children’s’ formal or informal being healthy and well in a place – having places in the city where the community can be play, food production, sport, social connection or for quiet grounded to and be centred sensitively in living nature, the Earth. This is not about the need refection. for greenery as in parks, but the need for places historically co-opted as ritual sites in churches. Spiritual places are found intuitively when being sensitive, they should be respected in placemaking. The reality of 'places promoting spiritual awareness' should figure in all planning documents. Looking at the view from the flagpole in Queens Park can be a spiritual uplifting experience, that's why people go there. Places that promote spiritual awareness and uplifting experiences in the city centre, besides the religious ritual sites, should be safeguarded (consult relevant interest groups). Art Stations for temporary artworks should be provided, maybe behind glass as in the Savoy Centre windows.

Biodiversity – allotments and urban farm “A comprehensive network of green (such as trees, Comments noted. See above. No modification required No ...) and blue water, … is needed … and allow nature - with greater biodiversity—to permeate the city” (p34). Upgraded Sauchiehall Street has been given a row of trees, single in underground boxes. Where the street meets Charing Cross the real trees give way to three metal trees with lights blinking perpetually. Natural trees here would have enhanced the environment, the lights are a stressful gimmick and are notsustainable. On the old pedestrianized section of the street trees are covered permanently in wires and lights, even when they aren't switched on. So much for promoting biodiversity with planting. Trees are living things and should be planted in groups where roots can touch. The proposed Cowcaddens to Gt Western Road Avenue (photo p31) shows scant greenery. A new high rise block close to St Georges Cross built adjacent to the M8 flyover, on the far side in the photo cuts out light to the nearby primary school, many trees were felled to build it, no green / blue is being incorporated into the scheme. Constructed when there were clear design guidelines that have not resulted in a quality living environment. Further along, a projected Avenue is to be just expanses of paving with car parking and a few single trees in boxes (p34). (Paving stones should be recycled). “Further work is required (covering skyline, urban morphology, infrastructure capacity, environmental and economic considerations) to inform design guidelines to guide densification”. Meanwhile the poorly designed and sited high rise building near St. Georges Cross is given approval. The draft aspires to “Activation of Public Space - Areas within the centre that lack activity” (p38). The draft diagrammatically shows small spaces titled 'public, pocket parks and garden' (p35). But no indication they will be anything more than paved areas and trees. The draft should proscribe aerial gardens on all new multi-storey buildings (it is being done in Singapore). Why no allotments in the picture of an Avenue rather than extensive areas of paving slabs (p34)? Why isn't there to be an urban farm? A vertical one possibly. The council should have a policy of encouraging self-sufficiency in the city centre, promoting small enterprises that do so, with a local currency that would facilitate people swopping services.

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Placemaking Comments noted. No modification required No The draft states: The SDF establishes strategic placemaking principles and tries “The DRFs will define in more detail the placemaking priorities to be addressed in each of the not to duplicate more detailed place-making guidance in the Districts and develop a response, vision and placemaking strategy in collaboration with local City Development Plan Placemaking policy CDP1 and stakeholders. This will provide more localised placemaking guidance”. Supplementary Guidance (SG 1 Parts 1&2). Maryhill has a local plan that attempted a similar multi-functional objective, it was disregarded The SDF commits to the production of local District design to give approval for building flats on Elephant Gardens, a protected open space with mature guidance to complement the DRFs. trees in Shakespeare Street. The draft gives no indication as to how planning guidelines in the city centre will be enforced. A priority is a “Restored GSA campus which has a greater engagement with a regenerated Sauchiehall Street. Creating a creative cluster within a masterplan context “. No indication is given as to how the masterplan and design of a campus can be formulated. Look at the appalling new arts college building. When it was proposed planners couldn't affect a better building design. The draft lacks detail of proposed changes that would enable quality construction across the city centre.

“Glasgow has set the ambitious target to be the UK’s first carbon neutral city” Comments noted. No modification required No The draft finds it easy to discuss specific technical energy developments than improvement in consultation and collaboration. “Power network capacity does not constrain development in the city centre, however, there is a need to coordinate development and the prioritisation of capacity upgrades to align timescales and allow for innovative and renewable energy solutions to be utilised. The integration of smart city capabilities are currently being piloted, exploring district heating, solar PV, ducted wind turbines, energy arbitrage, power storage, EV charging and smart city controls”. Whereas “This SDF promotes a people-focussed and whole place-based transformation of the city centre that requires a strategic (and less ad hoc) approach to development ... transformation must accelerate and become more connected and holistic” (p7). Possible necessary steps to achieve as much aren't reviewed like the energy options. Wholesale transformation of council management has to lead the way.

Spatial strategy is outlined in the draft: Comments noted. No modification required No “spatial strategy by providing statutory spatial supplementary planning guidance” (p8). See above – the SDF does not promote greater zoning. Any But it doesn't, and should, explain concisely why it is necessary to zone; types of zones in regional strategic designations, such as SEILs, are a matter for multifunctional contexts should be defined, eg if a financial zone, then it must also have 20% regional planning group appraisal. of space (say) as multi-functional activities; small locally based shop, workshop units, on street planting. Zoning hierarchies are overdone as if planners are puppeteers of a show (p15): “The city centre is currently designated a Strategic Economic Investment Location (SEIL) in the city region Strategic Development Plan and contains two further SEILs within it; the International Financial Services District (IFSD) and International Technology and Renewable Energy Zone (ITREZ), now subsumed in the new Glasgow City Innovation District (GCID). The expansion of the IFSD and the new GCID area should be reflected in a review of strategic designations. What does this paragraph mean? Such zoning categorization can't improve outcomes, it is not needed. Rather principles of development anywhere for multi-modal uses should be

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described. Do planners need zoning to make decisions if principles and constraints are spelt out? If areas have to be zoned because of legislation or regulations then state them to explain the need for the paragraph above. The draft is to be the first of many complementary documents (p23). “The DRFs will identify in more detail opportunities for residential development, supporting community infrastructure and neighbourhood improvements within each city centre district”. Looking at the city centre in terms of functions and zoning makes for inappropriate classifications. Does a place need a classification? Broomielaw “Clyde Riverfront – new vibrant ‘city destination’ multi-functional public space and the city’s primary active travel corridor” (p16). Why is it designated the primary active travel corridor – because planners can't see what else the area could be used for? Get the whole area managed by a Riverside Trust able to promote activities and enterprises, install weather shelters and seats, services, trees and planting, build dance and games areas and small servicing units. Make it responsible to the community council. The council should draw up regulations for enterprises and trusts to use and develop spaces, at very long arms length. The draft aspires to “Innovation to address retail voids and shifting retail patterns to support sustainable mixed uses in the City Centre“ (p14). Pictures of conjectured streetscapes in the draft don't show any on-street activities, markets, games, even dancing. The draft should propose on street markets with service points and weather shelters at low rent, for selling vegetables, etc. Small and medium sized enterprises are hardly mentioned in the document, the need for more small premises, shops and street markets in the city centre is not recognised. The word cooperative does not appear. There is no mention of the third sector or charities and their needs in the city centre. Or how housing associations will be involved. The draft does not address the need to involve all types of citizens and their enterprises across the city centre. It designates areas for specific developments but doesn't outline planning guidelines that would ensure multi-sector use. Facilities for weather friendly street and covered markets should be provided. The city should aim to be self sufficient, like Preston in England. The draft continues looking at places mainly as zoned investment opportunities, it does not explain how such an approach can encourage multi-functional use of spaces in the city centre.

Redefining the street network - a simplified grid Comments noted. The SDF seeks to ensure the movement No modification required No Redefining street networks to change the balance of traffic priority to pedestrian, cycle, bus is functions of the street network overall are simplified, and welcomed. However, contradictory objectives are proposed (p28): reassess the city centre’s that within the design of streets multifunctional green-blue street network “with a view to clarifying and simplifying their movement and place functions”. infrastructure can be integrated and contribute to an But also “develop the multi-functionality of streets (and their incorporation of green/blue improved and simplified street. infrastructure) and recognition of their contribution towards a climate resilient environment”. The latter proposes to introduce more 'functions' to a street whilst the former want to simplify place functions. Gobbledygook (apologies for contradictory comments in this submission).

Densification is advocated. More buildings and activities raise land values and hence the city's The SDF will be revised to clarify an approach to ‘sustainable The SDF will be revised to clarify Yes tax income. But there is no explanation of the benefits gained by having a dense city centre densification.’ an approach to ‘sustainable nor how it provides for sustainability. A core ambition is “Densification of the City Centre” to densification.’ “improve liveability of the centre” (p46). What is liveability?

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In the future is the whole city to be treated likewise? In the city centre it is intended to densify low density Cowcaddens and Townhead (p57-8)? There is enough space for tenements to be inserted between existing buildings, as is being done in Maryhill's Hathaway Street where a new block of flats is uncomfortably close to existing tenements, whose residents have lost their feeling of openness. This doesn't improve liveability, but it is profitable. Is densification being proposed as planners can't prescribe what makes a place liveable? The draft says for the city centre: “The DRFs will define in more detail the placemaking priorities” (p50). Beyond the city centre, Hathaway Street hasn't benefited from densification. The draft should advocate breaking up parcels of land for multi-use and multi-investment. To encourage this trend the council should lobby formulated adoption of a tax on land value (LVT or AGR).

“Improving the ‘place quality’ of the centre” Comments noted No modification required No “The city centre must address some prevailing place quality issues to ensure it continues to be attractive” (p12). New isolated seats on Sauchiehall Street are sandwiched between the cycle lanes and road. The draft does not explain how quality is to going to be achieved. Objectives are presented initially in the context of competitiveness, not citizens' need for health and wellbeing. “To remain competitive, the IFSD—and other areas of mono-use across the city centre— must deliver a mix of uses and public social spaces”. Competitiveness comes first. “... the city centre must diversify to become a more attractive ‘day out’ destination that appeals to all users - including families“ (p13). Diversification is not primarily for the benefit of people living in the centre. Families are being considered as cash-cows. Places are attractive when people there think they can be at-one with themselves.

Comments noted No modification required No “Enhance connectivity to/from and through the centre, particularly for walking, cycling and public transport”. Present Active Travel policy hasn't delivered quality facilities, much of the pedestrian and cycle facilities built recently has basic faults. For instance, cross Squinty Bridge onto Broomielaw intending to get to Argyle Street (photo p27) and find there is no legitimate choice but to use the pedestrian crossing and narrow walkway. Having arrived on the north pavement, not designed for sharing, there is no legal way off. All this was constructed when there were clear design guidelines intended to provide adequate facilities. A photo of the bridge adorns the cover of the current Strategy for Cycling, no mention of problems. The draft doesn't explain how connectivity management is to be revamped to deliver quality

Glasgow Harbour This representation has been prepared by McInally Associates Planning Consultants on Comments notes No modification required No Ltd behalf of Glasgow Harbour Ltd and concerns the development site adjacent to the Grosvenor Riverboat Casino (which currently operates as a long established tarmac car park, enclosed by walls and railings that is accessed off Broomielaw) (see Appendix 1). In this regard, this letter provides a response to the Consultative Draft of the City Centre Strategic Development Framework 2050 Framework, which was published for consultation by Glasgow City Council on the 6th November 2019. At the outset Glasgow City Council state that the Strategic Development Framework proposes “a number of strategic interventions

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under the 4 key City Development Plan themes to make the centre more Vibrant, Liveable, Connected and Green and Resilient”.

This representation recognises the conceptual nature of the Strategic Development Comments noted. No modification required No Framework 2050; however pg. 27 of the document identifies excess car parking as a priority The SDF refers to a proposed River Park which will issue that is required to be addressed. Glasgow City Council note that “Excess car parking, encompass the riversides within the city centre and extend on and off street, with many car parks under-used at peak times, supporting car-based further down the river corridor. The River Park seeks to commuting” is considered to be problematic. In response to this statement we wish to reinvigorate the riverside and encourage more people to it affirm our clients position that the site subject to this representation adjacent to the and seeks to realise the development of brownfield sites Grosvenor Riverboat Casino (see Appendix 1) (which currently operates as a long established within it. tarmac car park enclosed by walls and railings that is accessed off Broomielaw) should be recognised and considered as a development site capable of delivering on the key development themes highlighted within the City Centre Strategic Development Framework 2050 Framework. For the avoidance of doubt, this site should not be included within any Riverside Park.

Upfront and for the avoidance of doubt the site subject to this representation is zoned within two Strategic Economic Investment Locations (Glasgow City Centre and International Financial Service District (IFSD)) under CDP3 – Economic Development of the Glasgow City Development Plan (2017). CDP 3 – Economic Development states: “CDP 3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The Plan will support development proposals that: 1. Promote economic growth by: a. directing development in the GEL key growth sectors to the River Clyde Development Corridor and the City’s Strategic Economic Investment Locations (SEILs) set out in Figure 10; b. directing industry and business uses to the city’s Economic Development Areas (see Policy and Proposals Map) and safeguarding the City’s SEILs and Areas of City-Wide Economic Importance for these uses; c. Integrating other compatible, employment supporting land uses to Economic Development Areas in accordance with the findings of the Existing Industrial Areas Review and Supplementary Guidance; d. supporting investment in new infrastructure and environmental improvements to unlock the development potential of constrained Economic Development locations including through the use of planning agreements; e. supporting and encouraging existing employment-generating business and industry; 2. Promote Glasgow as a Learning City by supporting the growth of Higher and Further Education Institutions and other training opportunities; 3. Ensure Glasgow’s town centres are vibrant places, in which to live and work by; a. reinforcing the role of the City Centre as the primary location within the City-region for retail, employment, leisure, tourism and evening economy uses; b. supporting the creation of employment opportunities within the City’s town centres, in accordance with Policy CDP 4: Network of Centres and Supplementary Guidance; c. Ensure the City has an adequate range of marketable sites to meet the current and future needs of incoming and existing businesses; 4. Support and improve the City’s energy, transport and digital infrastructure; and

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5. Locate low amenity industrial operations on sites that will minimise the environmental impact on surrounding areas.”

In all regards, it is submitted that the City Centre Strategic Development Framework 2050 Comments noted No modification required No should reflect Policy CDP3 – Economic Development of the Glasgow City Development Plan The SDF gives strategic direction for the city centre and does (2017) by directing development to Glasgow’s Strategic Economic Investment Locations and not identify all individual redevelopment sites. However, the as such the site subject to this representation adjacent to the Grosvenor Riverboat Casino Council’s Broomielaw District Regeneration Framework will (which currently operates as a long established tarmac car park enclosed by walls and highlight development opportunities at local level. railings that is accessed off Broomielaw) (see Appendix 1) should be recognised and considered as a development site.

It is submitted that the development of this site in question would help to address a number Comments noted No modification required No of issues raised within the City Centre Strategic Development Framework 2050. The document highlights that the IFSD suffers from a “Lack of ‘amenity’ supporting uses (e.g. shops, cafes, gyms, public spaces) within monocultural areas (e.g. IFSD and other business areas, riverside) leading to sterile environments” (pg. 14). The document also notes that “the IFSD area currently suffers from a lack of supporting uses (shops, cafes, restaurants, hotels, housing, serviced apartments, gyms) and high quality open spaces that would otherwise provide activity outside of office commuting hours and deliver the levels of amenity increasingly demanded by businesses. To remain competitive, the IFSD—and other areas of mono-use across the city centre — must deliver a mix of uses and public social spaces.” (pg. 13)

It is submitted that the development of the site in question for residential / hotel use would The Council’s Broomielaw District Regeneration Framework No modification required No address some of the issues raised by Glasgow City Council. Future development on this site provides guidance for development at local level. would promote passive surveillance, encouraging footfall by attracting people to the area. The SDF proposes that local design guidance be prepared at Furthermore, the City Centre Strategic Development Framework 2050 indicates that the District level to support the DRFs. The SDF promotes a area lacks vibrancy and is currently a ‘sterile environment’ – any future development on the context driven design-led approach to development. site in question would help promote diversity and encourage vibrancy in the surrounding area. It is submitted that the development of this site would help the IFSD to diversify and remain competitive with other cities. Table 3.1 below, extracted from IPG3 – Economic Development (from supplementary guidance to Glasgow City Development Plan 2017) highlights the key sectors that Glasgow City Council promote within this location.

It is submitted that in line with the guidance outlined above the City Centre Strategic The SDF gives strategic direction to guide the future The SDF will be revised to Yes Development Framework 2050 should reflect the policies adopted within the Glasgow City evolution of city centre and, as such, does not identify all strengthen references to City Development Plan (2017). As such the Strategic Development Framework 2050 should seek individual redevelopment sites. However, the Council’s Development Plan policies. to promote the development of the site subject to this representation in line with the key Broomielaw District Regeneration Framework will highlight sectors outlined in Table 3.1 above. development opportunities at local level and provide I trust that you will find the enclosed worthy of positive consideration, however should you guidance for development proposals. have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me. The SDF will be revised to strengthen references to City Development Plan policies.

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Glasgow Centre 3. Do you agree or disagree Reinforce the centre’s economic competitiveness Comment noted. The SDF refers to prosperity being for the The SDF will be revised to Yes for Population with the proposed ‘Strategic In line with the Councils commitment to inclusive growth , we would welcome recognition that benefit of all, however, reference will be strengthened in strengthen reference to Health Place Ambitions for the city the city centre can play a role in supporting opportunities for the whole population to benefit revision. prosperity being for the benefit centre? from a strong and diverse city-centre economy. of all.

Re-populate the centre and ensure liveable and sustainable neighbourhoods that promote Comments noted. The SDF seeks to transform the city centre The SDF will be revised to Yes health, wellbeing and social cohesion urban environment to be more liveable. The SDF will be emphasise that the scale and We agree with this ‘place ambition’ on the basis that efforts to repopulate the city centre are revised to emphasise that the scale and pace of such pace of transformation must be accompanied by the provision of good quality amenities, greenspace, better active travel transformation must be expanded and accelerated. expanded and accelerated. opportunities and improvements to air quality. Considerable progress has been made already to decarbonise the city centre, improve air quality and make the streets more pedestrian friendly. However, despite this progress, more needs to be done to improve the air quality in the most polluted streets . Current initiatives therefore need to be continued and accelerated to provide a healthier and more liveable city centre environment that is suitable for repopulation.

Reconnect the centre with the riverside and surrounding communities Comments and support noted. No modification required No Yes, we agree that this should be a priority. GCPH have already responded to the consultation on the Framework for the Broomielaw district. In this response we highlighted the importance of improving the quality of the amenity space in this area, improving routes to the river and we supported the creation of ‘active promenades' that prioritise active travel on both sides of the river.

Reduce traffic dominance and car dependency and create a pedestrian and cycle friendly Comments and support noted. No modification required No centre, with improved public transport, that is healthier and cleaner Yes, we agree that it is important to reduce car dependency to improve air quality, reduce congestion, promote active travel and to meet the Council’s commitment of becoming carbon neutral by 2030. We believe that this ambition is fundamental to the future success of the city as an attractive and healthy place to visit and live.

Green the centre and make it climate resilient with a network of high-quality public spaces and Comments and support noted. No modification required No green/blue infrastructure that caters for a variety of human and climatic needs Yes, it is important to make the city centre both climate resilient, less carbon reliant and a more effective carbon sink to reduce the long-term impacts of climate change. This can be achieved in ways that support the city centre to be more attractive, walkable and liveable. Reducing the risk of flooding is also paramount to the health of the people living, visiting or working in the city centre.

Repair, restore and enhance the urban fabric to reconnect streets and reinforce the city’s Comments and support noted. The SDF will be revised to include Yes distinctive heritage and character The SDF will be revised to include reference to the reference to the environmental We agree that it is important to ensure that the existing urban fabric is restored and environmental benefits of, and responsibility for, refurbishing benefits of, and responsibility for, retrofitted to retain the city’s distinctive heritage and character. However, older building and reusing older buildings. refurbishing and reusing older should be climate resilient, energy efficient, in a good state of repair and fit for modern living buildings. or working. Beyond the buildings, streets, public spaces, pavements and cycling routes also need to be adequately maintained.

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4. Please use the space below Vibrant theme Comments noted. The SDF will be revised to delete Yes to provide any comments you The ambition to create ‘selfie spots’ in the city centre promotes individual rather than The SDF will be revised to delete reference to ‘selfie spots’ reference to ‘selfie spots’ and may have on the themed collective behaviour. We therefore feel it would be more appropriate to include a broader aim and increase reference to inclusive growth. increase reference to inclusive sections of the CCSDF 2050? of creating public realm, street art and developments that support Glasgow’s cultural identity growth. and tourism ambitions. We agree with the other priorities within this theme. However, we would like to see more reference to inclusive growth, given its prioritisation within the Council’s Strategic Plan.

Liveable theme Comments noted. The SDF will be revised to No We agree with the ambition of creating a more densely populated and diverse city centre. The SDF seeks to ensure affordable homes are delivered in increase emphasis on prioritising This, we feel, is important for supporting existing services in this area. We agree with the the city centre, however, targets for affordable housing will routes to school. ambition of ensuring affordability for people living in city centre areas, but we would like to be explored in the revision of the City Development Plan see this backed up by affordable housing targets. Improving routes to schools is a welcome policy and SG10: Meeting Housing Needs. The Council’s City ambition and we hope to see this prioritised through active travel routes. Creating more good Centre Living Strategy (2035) will explore this issue further. quality green public spaces and improving air quality will support public health and can attract The SDF will be revised to increase emphasis on prioritising more people to the city centre. routes to school.

Connected Comments noted. The SDF will be revised to Yes We agree with the aim of improving connectivity within the city centre and the priority issues The SDF will be revised to increase emphasis on prioritising increase emphasis on prioritising identified. However, we would like this to go further to discourage car use and to promote active travel and improving public transport. active travel and improving public public transport and active travel. In line with many other cities, we would also welcome some transport. recognition to the role of micro-mobility in supporting people in the city centre to become The SDF advocates a reduction in car journeys (towards 50%) more sustainable and active. This would include further support for the Bike Hire scheme, within the city centre and a reallocation of road space from which has been successful in terms of making cycling a more diverse activity within the city. car use to pedestrian and cycle use to change travel Given the lengthy timeframe of the strategy and the growing importance of climate change, behaviours. Car free could be considered in future as a we would welcome an explicit ambition for the city centre to become car free. This would be progression of this, however, given potential needs of in line with the Council’s existing commitment to become carbon neutral by 2030. Although a residents for access to a car, accessibility needs and EV considerable reduction in CO2 emissions has been achieved in recent years, little progress has advances, completely car free has not been advocated at this been made in terms of transport emissions. We feel that this strategy should stipulate a stage. The City Council’s forthcoming City Centre requirement that new developments should be carbon neutral. Transformation Plan (Transport Strategy) will provide more details on this.

Green and resilient Comment and support noted No modification required No Reducing the negative impacts of climate change is an important public health challenge. Climate adaptation measures can also support the city centre to be more liveable, attractive and economically prosperous and are in keeping with a Placemaking approach. We therefore support this theme.

5. Please use the space below Tradeston and Laurieston require significant inward investment to reduce the blight of Comment and support noted No modification required No to provide any comments you vacancy, dereliction and general poor maintenance. These areas are poorly connected to may have on the strategic neighbouring areas and lack a positive identity, despite some major new developments. It may direction for development therefore be premature to refer to this area as Glasgow’s ‘South bank’. However, ambitions to within the Centre’s Districts improve the area and to create a positive new identity would be welcomed. or masterplan areas?

6. Is there anything missing Yes, while health and wellbeing are mentioned within the strategy, inequality is referenced Comments noted. The SDF will be revised to Yes

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or that requires greater or just twice. In both instances this is to provide contextual information rather than to advocate The SDF seeks to provide the strategic development direction emphasise that the scale and less emphasis in the Draft actions to reduce inequalities. We would therefore welcome the inclusion of specific policies for the city centre as a place and will work alongside other pace of transformation of the CCSDF 2050? that aim to reduce inequalities in health or access to resources within the city centre. Councils strategies to guide policies and projects towards urban environment must be carbon neutrality. expanded and accelerated if to Although climate change features prominently within the strategy, it could be more closely achieve carbon neutral target by aligned with the recommendations set out by the Climate Emergency Working Group. This The SDF will be revised to emphasise that the scale and pace 2030. includes a commitment to reducing single use plastic, exploring options to improve public of transformation of the urban environment must be transport, enforcing the sustainable transport hierarchy, rolling out ‘car free zones’ and expanded and accelerated if to achieve carbon neutral target embedding carbon reduction in procurement. We feel it is important that the authors of this by 2030. The SDF will be revised to include strategy consider carefully how it can support the delivery of these recommendations and, recommendation for new more broadly, how carbon neutrality will be achieved in the city centre. We would also The SDF will be revised to include recommendation for new development in the city centre to welcome the inclusion of a stipulation that all new developments in the city centre are carbon development in the city centre to be carbon neutral. be carbon neutral. neutral. Achieving carbon neutrality will require a radical shift in how transport develops over the next few years. More so than ever, this strategy needs to incorporate measures to reduce car dependency and encourage more active travel.

The needs of different population groups are not recognised, either contextually or through The SDF will be revised to include specific priorities or actions. Research has shown the importance of gender, ethnicity, age and The SDF will be revised to include more specific reference to more specific reference to disability on people’s experience of the built environment . Given that around a quarter of the responding to diverse needs of different population groups responding to diverse needs of Glasgow population have a disability , we feel it is important that this plan considers the needs and to accessibility issues. different population groups and of disability groups, and particularly those with limited mobility or visual impairment. This is to accessibility issues. particularly important given the challenges that shared spaces and new public realm can create for people with a physical disability.

Homelessness is another huge challenge facing the city centre. Although we are aware that planning is not the only vehicle for shaping this issue, we do feel that land-use decisions can play a role in influencing where homeless people spend their time and how homelessness is tackled.

Historic Thank you for giving Historic Environment Scotland the opportunity to comment on this draft ALL Comments and support noted regarding the SDF’s current No modification required. No Environment document. We welcome the preparation of this Framework, and particularly the way that the emphasis on importance of the historic environment and of Scotland importance of the historic environment is incorporated as a key consideration throughout. The collaborative partnership working. document emphasises the importance of your Council working collaboratively with external partners such as HES. We agree this is important and will be very happy to continue our close working relationship with your Council.

We support the aspirations sets out in the Framework as far as they affect the historic ALL SPATIAL Support for heritage related aspirations noted. Responses to No modification required. No environment. We have a small number of detailed comments to make, mainly in relation to STRATEGY - detailed matters are below. the spatial strategy section. These are appended in Annex 1 to this letter. We hope this is helpful. Please contact us if you have any questions about this response. The officer managing this case is Virginia Sharp who can be contacted by phone on 0131 668 8704 or by email on [email protected].

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1. We particularly welcome the section relating to the placement of large / tall buildings, and SPATIAL STRATEGY - Support for content of section noted, and agree that Revise SDF text structure to Yes agree with the principles it sets out. However, we suggest that the highlighted box on p48 is formatting /order of text could be improved to clarify clarify thread of guidance relating potentially confusing. It is titled “Buildings of height and scale should be directed to:”, but this intention and avoid confusion. Recommend modification of to densification and conservation only relates to the first paragraph. The second two paragraphs focus on the height of text. areas and for directing buildings development that is appropriate for conservation areas and the peripheral densification areas. of height and scale. We therefore suggest that the wording at the top of this section is changed to more clearly reflect the contents of all three paragraphs within it.

2. Within the ‘Conservation Areas’ paragraph in this box, we suggest that the last sentence is SPATIAL STRATEGY - Agree to amend SDF text as recommended, to increase Modify SDF paragraph Yes amended as follows: ‘Heritage buildings should be retained and sensitively incorporated within emphasis on need for retention of heritage buildings. ‘Conservation’ areas to insert new development…’ that “heritage buildings “be retained” and sensitively incorporated….”

3. The first paragraph on page 46 talks about existing building heights and refers to Victorian SPATIAL STRATEGY - Comments regarding height (4-7storeys) of Victorian Amend first paragraph on p47 Yes commercial buildings being 6-9 storeys high. Very few 19th / early 20th century commercial commercial buildings noted. However, the SDF diagram and under ‘Buildings of Height and buildings are more than 7 storeys high. We suggest it would be more accurate to refer to text seek to describe the height of the locale and not Scale’ to make clear that the building heights of 4-7 storeys. Victorian buildings per se, and text will be revised to clarify largely Victorian (4-7 storey) this. commercial core is predominately mid-rise (6-9 storeys), with more recent additions adding greater height).

4. As a general principle throughout the document, we suggest that it could be more clearly SPATIAL STRATEGY – Agreed. The SDF seeks to recognise the value and Revise text to clarify importance Yes stated that unlisted buildings in conservation areas should be retained and protected – at the ALL & DISTRICTS contribution of all heritage features – not just listed - towards of heritage townscape features, moment the text unintentionally leans towards retention only of listed buildings. For example, the future identity of the city, therefore, the SDF wording will not just listed buildings. within the keys to spatial strategy district maps, some of the text identifying the listed be revised to avoid ambiguity. buildings says: Historic context to be respected and enhanced – Listed Buildings. While we fully agree with this aspiration, there is possibility for an assumption / misinterpretation that unlisted buildings do not need to be respected and enhanced.

5. We welcome the stated intention of providing more localised placemaking guidance and will SPATIAL STRATEGY - Support noted along with wish to be involved in development No be happy to be involved in this. of local place-making guidance. Involve

6. St Enoch district strategy, p52: in the first bullet point, we question the need for SPATIAL STRATEGY – Agree and recommend deletion of text reference in first Delete the following from p52 ‘St Yes developments to acknowledge the medieval origins of the area. The character and layout of DISTRICTS bullet point on p52. Enoch’, first bullet point the existing streetscape is largely 19th century (and later). While an acknowledgement of “Developments should medieval origins may occasionally be welcome, we consider that a greater priority should be acknowledge the medieval retaining and reflecting the existing 19th century urban grain. Origins”

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7. District Maps – Views: SPATIAL STRATEGY – The SDF District diagrams include a few important views for Revise text to emphasis Yes In addition to the important views highlighted, we suggest that the following are also DISTRICTS retention and are not comprehensive. It is anticipated that a preparation of a View considered for inclusion View Management Plan will be produced (ref p49). The SDF Management Plan. • Central / Merchant City: view west down George St to St George’s Tron Church. ‘Further Studies’ text will be revised to make more explicit • Central: view east down West George St to St George’s Tron Church. reference to the proposed View Management Plan. Keys in Keys in the Districts diagrams will • Merchant City: view west down Trongate from High St / Saltmarket junction. the Districts diagrams will revised to delete views. revised to delete views. • Merchant City: view north up Hutcheson St to Hutcheson’s Hospital. • Merchant City: view north up Candlerigg’s to Ingram St church. The city council will produce a • St Enoch: view south down Dixon St to the centre of Carlton Place View Management Plan. These, • Central: view south from top of Buchanan St to St Enoch underground station. alongside the city centre’s proposed Integrated Green-Blue Landscape Infrastructure Plan will inform the preparation of local urban design guidance at District and neighbourhood level.

Transport Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Glasgow City Centre 2050 Strategic Request for greater involvement in SDF considerations going No modification required No Scotland Development Framework (SDF). Transport Scotland note the work undertaken through this forward and for further information are noted. document and the indicative spatial strategies and action programmes. Many of the spatial strategies and associated interventions impact on the strategic transport network and Transport Scotland would therefore welcome greater involvement in considerations going forward given the roles and responsibilities of various parties.

The potential areas that Transport Scotland seeks further information on at this stage are:

M8(T) – The document includes a number of actions that relate to work on, or in relation to, Agree that the SDF contains actions in relation to the M8 and The SDF text (p29) will be revised Yes the M8 trunk road. This is a vital strategic road link and any project that seeks to change the its associated infrastructure, including a specific action to to clarify the comprehensive and volume or nature of traffic would need careful consideration. In order to take forward ‘Reassess the M8 Strategic Road Network’. The action aims to wide nature of an assessment of potential proposals, a much wider study than the consideration of individual junctions or highlight that a wider study of the M8 is needed to establish the M8 in order to inform future sections of the motorway would be required due to the potential implications on the main line the context to inform any future proposals affecting the city proposals affecting sections, and access roads. Transport Scotland is currently undertaking Managed Motorway studies, centre section, junctions or infrastructure (such as junctions or infrastructure (such with the M8 through this section a key consideration. The M8, being part of the strategic underpasses, slips, crossings). However, the draft SDF text as underpasses, slips, crossings). transport network, will also be considered through the second Strategic Transport Projects could be clearer of this intention. The SDF text should also The text will also be revised to Review (STPR2) process and regional working with the Glasgow City Region. explicitly state at this section that such a study and state that such a study (and the subsequent design of proposals should be progressed in subsequent design of proposals) partnership with Transport Scotland. should be progressed in partnership with Transport Scotland.

M8 Underpasses - The action to transform M8 underpasses (through development, arts, The need to consider and restrict use under underpass The SDF text will be revised to Yes lighting, leisure uses) is noted. However, there is a need to carefully consider and restrict use structures for inspection and maintenance is noted, as is the make explicit that exploration under the structures for inspection and maintenance. Therefore, Transport Scotland would request for Transport Scotland to be involved in future and design of proposals affecting need to be involved in any discussions going forward. discussions regarding this. It is intended that the exploration M8 underpasses, or other such and design of any proposals affecting the underpasses, or associated M8 infrastructure, will other such associated M8 infrastructure, be produced in be progressed in partnership with partnership with Transport Scotland and the SDF text will be Transport Scotland.

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revised to make this explicit.

Under the Kingston Bridge, p53 - The action to transform the space beneath the M8 Kingston Support for transforming the space beneath the M8 Kingston The SDF will be revised to make Yes Bridge into a positive, landmark destination that brings people together rather than act as an Bridge into a positive, landmark destination that brings explicit that the design of any urban barrier is welcomed. However, there is a need to carefully consider and restrict use people together rather than act as an urban barrier is noted. proposals affecting M8 under the bridge structure for inspection and maintenance. Therefore, Transport Scotland As above, the SDF will be revised to make explicit that the infrastructure will be developed would need to be involved in any discussions going forward. design of any proposals affecting M8 infrastructure will be in partnership with Transport developed in partnership with Transport Scotland. Scotland.

Connections over the M8(T), p54 - Transport Scotland would welcome involvement in the Support for walking and cycling connections over the M8 is The SDF will be revised to make Yes plans to improve walking and cycling connections over the M8. noted. As above, the SDF will be revised to make explicit that explicit that the design of any the design of any proposals affecting M8 infrastructure will proposals affecting M8 be developed in partnership with Transport Scotland. infrastructure will be developed in partnership with Transport Scotland.

In relation to the City Centre Transformation Plan (formerly titled Transport Strategy) and City- Request for involvement in the preparation of the Council’s No modification required No wide Connectivity Plan, as the organisation with responsibility over the trunk road and rail forthcoming City Centre and City-wide Transport Plans is network on behalf of Scottish ministers, Transport Scotland would welcome involvement in noted. The Council – through its Neighbourhoods and these plans as they progress. Sustainability Service - is in the early stages of preparing three new Transport Plans; for the City as a whole, the City Centre and for Communities. As a key partner, Transport Scotland will be involved in the preparation of these Plans.

Bus network – Please note the requested edits to the following paragraph on p30, Comments and suggested changes noted. The SDF text on Revise SDF text p30 to “Develop P30 will be revised to incorporate the suggested changes. an efficient prioritised bus “Develop an efficient prioritised bus network - that simplifies routing and reallocates road network - that simplifies routing space to buses as part of the redefined grid, links key transport generators within and beyond and reallocates road space to the city centre and increases bus usage. Such routes may allow potential for future buses as part of the redefined introduction of other high occupancy vehicles, such as tram/metro. Bus priority running on the grid, links key transport motorway is intended to be introduced by Transport Scotland, which will complement the generators within and beyond the network”. city centre and increases bus usage. Such routes may allow potential for future introduction of other high occupancy vehicles, such as tram/metro. Bus priority running on the motorway is intended to be introduced by Transport Scotland, which will complement the network”.

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design measures are intended to be explored to give greater design interventions to make priority to pedestrians and cyclist crossings barriers, crossing quicker, easier, more particularly on routes to/from schools. Agree that SDF should attractive and attribute greater make this less ambiguous and the SDF text will be revised priority to crossing. accordingly.

Rail Stations: Comments and update regarding proposals to enhance High Revise SDF text (p31) to reflect Yes Street Station, are noted. The SDF text will be revised to catering for increase in capacity o The proposals relating to upgrading High Street station are noted. Glasgow City Council, reflect catering for increase in capacity as part of the station as part of High Street Station through the Glasgow City Region Deal, have developed a proposal for an enhanced High Street upgrade. upgrade. Station which seeks to ensure sufficient capacity for the forecasted increase in patronage. Glasgow City Council have asked Transport Scotland to adopt the client role and this has been agreed, as of 10 December 2019. Moving forward Transport Scotland will be working closely with Glasgow City Council and Network Rail to identify a scheme which addresses the increased patronage along with future proofing, considering the level of regeneration in the local area. The project will be progressed through the Transport Scotland Pipeline process which ensures consideration of robust evidence whilst achieving the best value for money. Diagram on p32 will be revised o Potential High Speed Rail Terminus at High Street – Transport Scotland welcomed the remove potential for HS2 recent Glasgow Connectivity Report, which was commissioned by Glasgow City Council, and Note the preference for Central Station for any future High terminus from High Street Station note their preference for high speed trains terminating in Glasgow Central station with the Speed Rail terminus and the SDF text and diagram on p32 will and text p31 revised to include greater connectivity opportunities for onward travel that it offers over other locations, such as be revised to reflect this. Text on p31 will be revised to exploration of HS2 terminus at the High Street station area, which are further from the city centre. However no final decision include reference to partnership working between the City Central Station. Text on p31 will has been made and the various options, including an extension of Glasgow Central, remain Council, Transport Scotland and Network Rail in relation to also be revised to include under review. Transport Scotland would need to be involved in any discussions going forward. station improvements. reference to partnership working between the City Council, Transport Scotland and Network Rail in relation to station improvements.

o Connected Rail termini - Transport Scotland seeks further details on this proposal. It is The SDF diagram p32 should be noted that the Glasgow Connectivity Commission discussed potential options to connect revised to clarify that a potential Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street Stations. Transport Scotland welcomes the The reference on the SDF diagram p32 to ‘connected rail connection between Glasgow ambition of the Commission to address demand and connectivity issues and note that this will termini’ aims to reflect the Connectivity Commission Central and Glasgow Queen be picked up in the remit of STPR2, subject to this being identified as a need, with subsequent recommendation to explore options to connect Glasgow Street Stations shall be explored. assessment of the evidence and promotion of any potential, appropriate solutions. Central and Glasgow Queen Street Stations. However, agree that this is not clear from the diagram and, therefore, it will o Anderston Station and Central Station - The plans to enhance passenger experience and be revised accordingly. Text on p31 will be revised to increase patronage and attract investment / development at Anderston Station and Central include reference to partnership Station are bold and ambitious. Transport Scotland would welcome continued engagement as working between the City these proposals progress. Comments regarding ambition of proposals for Anderston Council, Transport Scotland and and Central Stations are noted. As above, text on p31 will be Network Rail in relation to all revised to include reference to partnership working between potential station improvements. the City Council, Transport Scotland and Network Rail in relation to all potential station improvements.

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Reconnect the River, p31 – Transport Scotland welcomes improvements to active travel and Support noted. No modification required No actions that align with the sustainable travel hierarchy set out in the draft National Transport Strategy.

M8 park /cap—connecting the Mitchel Library & Charing X Station, p32 - Transport Scotland Comments noted regarding exploration of a potential M8 Revise diagram p32 to include Yes attended a workshop with Glasgow City Council in May 2019 to discuss this project. The cap/Charing Cross-Mitchell connection. The diagram on p32 “improve Charing Cross-Mitchell following concerns were raised and are still relevant; the headroom over the motorway is will be revised to reflect exploration of potential cap within connection, including exploring difficult here due to the presence of the railway tunnel beneath the M8, extending the current ambition for improved connection. potential for M8 cap” Charing X underpass then classifies it as a tunnel which requires escape access, ventilation and significantly upgraded facilities and the retaining walls cannot be used to support a bridge deck even if vehicular access is prevented. Transport Scotland would need to be involved in any discussions going forward.

Junction 15, p59 – Transport Scotland note the plans to improve connections across Junction Comments noted. As above, the SDF text will be revised to Revise diagram key p59 to read Yes 15 and would require engagement on this if it will have any impact on the strategic road make explicit that the exploration and design of any “improve environment of M8 network proposals affecting M8 infrastructure will be progressed corridor and junction 15 - explore collaboratively with Transport Scotland. reduction of road infrastructure, better crossings and greening”

Anderston Quay/Broomielaw, p61 – Transport Scotland welcomes the improvements to Masterplans Support noted. No modification required No walking and cycling noted in the spatial strategy for this area and actions that align with the sustainable travel hierarchy set out in the draft National Transport Strategy.

North Townhead, p61 – Transport Scotland notes the spatial strategy plans for this area and Districts Comments noted. Information on City Deal Canal and North The SDF, the text will be revised Yes seeks clarification on the points below: Gateway projects can be found at (p31) to make explicit that the · “the City Deal Canal Gateway projects” – what does this include? www.glasgow.gov.uk/citydealglasgow , of which exploration and design of any · “reconfiguration of Dobbies Loan” – There have been a number of discussions regarding improvements to Dobbies Loan is one. There have been proposals affecting M8 this junction over the years, however we would require further engagement on this proposal if officer level discussions between the City Council and infrastructure will be progressed it will impact on the M8 slip roads. Transport Scotland on individual City Deal projects. However, collaboratively with Transport · “Other opportunities exist in relation to the relationship with the strategic public as above, as regards the SDF, the text will be revised to make Scotland. transport node at Buchanan Street Bus Station and the GCU Campus” – Transport Scotland explicit that the exploration and design of any proposals would welcome engagement on what this means for the surrounding strategic network. affecting M8 infrastructure will be progressed collaboratively The SDF Masterplans section will with Transport Scotland. Agree that the reference to ‘other be revised to be clearer about the opportunities’ lacks clarity and the Masterplans section will masterplanning approach in the be revised to reduce ambiguity. city centre and the areas that would benefit from a masterplan, albeit not exclusively.

Action Programme General, p63 – Transport Scotland would welcome engagement on all Action Plan Comments and request for engagement noted. Agree that Include Transport Scotland, and Yes masterplans noted in the general action programme, especially in relation to the proposals Transport Scotland, and other key agencies, be included in other key agencies, be included in that would impact on the strategic transport network. It is recommended key stakeholders / the Action Plan Lead/Partners column. the Action Plan Lead/Partners agencies are included in the Lead / Partners column. column.

Action Programme A Connected City Centre, p66 – This programme states that further work Comments noted. The Action Programme actions (p66) will Revise action programme to Yes on key transport issues is required and makes specific reference to undertaking reviews. The be revised to include improved liaison and collaborative include two actions covering: action programme needs to be more detailed and outline what appraisal is required to take partnership working between key stakeholders involved in - “improved liaison and

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proposals forward. Liaison will be essential for progressing any potential options and the design, planning and delivery of key transport collaborative partnership working outcomes from these reviews. infrastructure at local, regional and national level generally. between key stakeholders In addition, the action regarding a review of the M8 will be involved in the design, planning revised to reflect the objective of collaborating with and delivery of key transport Transport Scotland to explore improvements to M8 infrastructure at local, regional infrastructure with a view to progressing placemaking and national level” generally, and objectives for City Centre and the implementation of the - “collaboration with Transport transport hierarchy (prioritising pedestrian over car). As such, Scotland to explore the detail appraisal process will be unknown at this stage. improvements to M8 infrastructure with a view to progressing placemaking objectives for the City Centre and the implementation of thee transport hierarchy (prioritising pedestrian over car)”.

While we support the ambitions of the Council and recognise the potential contribution to the Comments noted. In line with national, regional and local SDF Action Plan and Connectivity Yes draft National Transport Strategy vision, however until such time as we have received further (City Development Plan) policy, the draft SDF seeks to outline section to be revised to make it clarity on the proposals outlined and have an understanding of the wider impacts on the placemaking ambitions for the city centre that will improve clear that SDF advocates that City strategic transport networks in the document we cannot fully endorse the proposals as the health and wellbeing for residents, workers and visitors Council work closely with presented. However, Transport Scotland welcome the engagement to date and seek to the city and address climate resilience and impacts. The Transport Scotland (and other continued liaison as the proposals are progressed. More widely, we are being consulted on a SDF seeks to advocate that the City Council work closely with partners) to explore how the number of projects and City Plan Supplementary Guidance consultations last year in the form Transport Scotland (and other partners) to explore how the city’s transport networks and of your District Regeneration Frameworks. We are looking to understand how your city’s transport networks and systems can adapt and improve systems can adapt and improve constituent plans have been considered holistically at a strategic level therefore we will be in towards achieving those ambitions and ensuring a healthier, towards achieving the SDF’s touch in this regard. greener, more equitable and prosperous future. Such placemaking ambitions, that ambitions align with, and seek to deliver on, the National include delivering on the aims Transport Strategy. However, the detail of the impacts on the National Transport Strategy to strategic transport networks is not yet known, rather the SDF ensure a healthier, greener, proposed that this should be explored. more equitable and prosperous future. With regard to the relationship between spatial planning guidance/strategies/plans for the city centre, page 8 of the draft SDF outlines their proposed status and roles. Albeit, the SDF will become Supplementary Guidance (not supplementary planning guidance) and the text revised accordingly. The SDF provides the overarching strategic framework for the 9 District Regeneration Frameworks (DRFs). The SDF takes account of recommendations in the predating 5 DRFs (which were prepared in advance of the SDF) and sets the context for the remaining 4 DRFs, which are currently in the early stage of preparation.

NHS Greater The ambition is stated to double the population within the city centre to 40,000. How will The SDF highlights the need for community and civic No modification required No Glasgow and healthcare services be provided for this increased population? infrastructure in the city centre – including health and social Clyde care - to support denser neighbourhoods. The City Centre

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Living Strategy (2035) commits to the preparation of a Social Infrastructure Strategy that will explore this issue further.

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde’s clinical strategy, Moving Forward Together, places an Comment noted No modification required No emphasis on the movement of many health services from acute to community location.

There are currently no health centres or GP practices within the defined city centre area (other Comment noted No modification required No than Townhead Health Centre, which is within the Royal Infirmary).

Where should new health facilities be located? Can sites be identified/zoned for future health The City Centre Living Strategy (2035) commits to the No modification required use? preparation of a Social Infrastructure Strategy that will explore this issue further.

Can health facilities be part of a solution to reducing demand for retail and encouraging a mix The draft SDF seeks to encourage sustainable communities The SDF will be revised to make Yes of uses on the high street, and provide footfall to support economic growth? that include civic focal streets for local shops, civic services explicit reference to the and community facilities within walking distance. The SDF 20minute neighbourhood. also highlights the potential for Sauchiehall Street and Argyle Street to accommodate civic services – which would include health care – to serve an increasing population and address retail vacancies. The SDF will be revised to make explicit reference to the 20minute neighbourhood.

Should new developments to increase population provide developer contributions to help The SDF notes that collaborative partnership working will be No modification required No provide health infrastructure? required to unlock innovative and creative approaches to delivering community facilities. The revision of the City Development Plan policy IPG12 and its Supplementary Guidance SG12: Delivering Development will advise on these issues, which have a city-wide reach. The City Centre Living Strategy (2035) Social Infrastructure Strategy will also explore these issues in relation to the city centre.

How will health services be provided to increasing student populations and the emerging build See above. The Council will work in partnership with the No modification required No to rent/private rented sector. Are developer contributions the route? Government, key agencies such as NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, and the development industry to ensure access to health care for growing city centre communities.

Glasgow City Health & Social Care Partnership will be key players in delivering community- Comment noted. No modification required No based health & care services to the city centre population.

Current health facilities within the city centre area are: The SDF will be revised to contain an action to “support the The SDF will be revised to contain Yes Glasgow Royal Infirmary (GRI) – many building are over 100 years old and were not designed delivery of the City Centre Living Strategy (2035) and Action an action to “support the delivery to meet the demands of modern healthcare. Does the GRI site have sufficient capacity to Plan, which includes proposals to undertake a number of of the City Centre Living Strategy allowing phased redevelopment over the medium term whilst maintaining studies to explore interventions and investment needed to (2035) and Action Plan, which services? Are there better available locations for public access? support the liveability of the centre.” The CCLS Social includes proposals to undertake a

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Townhead Health Centre is located within the GRI. With expanding populations at Townhead Infrastructure Strategy will explore opportunities for health number of studies to explore and Sighthill would an enlarged facility be better located? This is currently one of the HSCP’s care, and other civic facilities, provision. The Council will work interventions and investment priorities. in collaboratively with NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde to needed to support the liveability

explore opportunities within their estate and wider locales. of the centre.” Glasgow Dental Hospital provides board-wide specialist dental services and teaching. The District Regeneration Framework for Townhead will West of Scotland Breast Screening Service is located above retail on Nelson Mandela Square. explore the needs and opportunities for health care provision It’s lease expires in 2026. It’s location has allowed the discreet provision of a key health to serve the local existing and future population. service within an area of high accessibility on 2nd and 3rd floor of a listed building (Stock Exchange) with retail offerings at street level. Is this a useful model? The SDF supports health care and other civic services as part of a mix of uses within city centre buildings and streets. Sandyford Clinic, providing Sexual Health Services is located in the old Eye Infirmary in Sauchiehall Street. It has outgrown the accommodation and is seeking purpose-designed accommodation within the city centre area.

NHS GG&C are seeking solutions to re-locate circa 300-350 office based staff to help facilitate Comments noted No modification required No the redevelopment of the former Yorkhill Hospital site. Opportunities for relocation / co- location / shared touch-down spaces are all of interest.

Can existing buildings be re-purposed for health use integrated with other uses? With Comments noted. The SDF supports health care and other No modification required No appropriate DDA compliant street level access and vertical circulation, street level civic services as part of a mix of uses within city centre accommodation is not essential. buildings and streets.

Health & wellbeing are increasingly recognised as key indicators of success. The integration of Comments noted. As above, the SDF notes that collaborative No modification required No provisions to allow development and funding of healthcare facilities should be a fundamental partnership working will be required to unlock innovative and aspect of the planning process. creative approaches to delivering community facilities. The revision of the City Development Plan policy IPG12 and its Supplementary Guidance SG12: Delivering Development will advise on these issues, which have a city-wide reach.

GRDI Europe Porter Planning Ltd are planning advisors to GRDI Europe Limited (joint venture between Comments and land ownership noted. No modification required No Limited McAleer & Rushe and Osborne & Co), landowners of land at Lancefield Quay, Glasgow. A red- line boundary of ownership is attached to this letter. GRDI are in the process of developing proposals for a residential-led mixed use scheme on their site and are keen to engage in emerging policy and / or guidance. This representation should be read in conjunction with the associated completed online survey.

With specific regard to Lancefield Quay, in general, our client welcomes the six Strategic Place Place Ambitions Support for Place Ambitions noted. No modification required No Ambitions subject to what this means in practice.

A residential-led mixed-use development at Lancefield Quay will help re-populate the centre Comments noted. No modification required No by delivering a liveable and sustainable neighbourhood within a high accessibility area. Alongside other emerging developments along the River Clyde, it will re-connect the centre with the riverside and surrounding communities of Anderston, Finnieston and west-end beyond. The accessibility of Lancefield Quay to the city centre and west-end with associated public

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transport and facilities, coupled with a desire to minimise car parking, will reduce car dependency and enhance active travel.

The creation of high-quality green / blue infrastructure is supported in principle by my client. The SDF seeks to establish place ambitions and development No modification required No Indeed, emerging proposals for the site will deliver high-quality public / private open space principles for the future development of the city centre. The with outlook to the riverside park proposed adjacent. However, we note on Page 35, a strategic concept transition diagram (p35 of draft) seeks to diagram (extract overleaf) which seems to propose part of Lancefield Quay as a public park in show and overall increase in greening and public space 2050. creation in the city centre towards 2050 and does not aim to For the avoidance of doubt, this diagram is not supported by GRDI. We strongly object to any ascribe particular uses to individual sites. The development of emerging strategy which includes a proposal for a public park on our client’s landholding at sites should be designed in response to its urban context and Lancefield Quay. This site has the ability to deliver a high-quality residential-led mixed use contribution to the creation of community. Notwithstanding, development which supports the vision for City Centre Living. We would be grateful if this the creation of public greenspace within the city centre is a diagram can be amended from the next iteration of the SDF. key ambition and priority of the SDF.

Themed Sections (Vibrant, Liveable, Connected, Green & Resilient) Comments noted. No modification required No The 4 key themes are noted and we have no specific additional comments in this regard (notwithstanding comments above in relation to Section 5, Green & Resilient City). Strategic Direction within Centre’s Districts / Masterplan Areas It is noted the SDF will sit alongside the City Centre Strategy and inform 9 District Regeneration Frameworks that will establish principles for place-making and development at a more local level. It is understood the SDF contains action plans for future studies, masterplans and projects to progress delivery of the vision.

It would be helpful to understand a timeframe for preparing such documents, and whether The draft SDF seeks to articulate the place strategy and The SDF will be revised to No applications submitted in advance will be considered premature. Our concern is that the City ambitions for the city centre to which development proposals highlight that the Council will miss another development cycle whilst preparing the action plans, masterplans, etc. The can respond, with intention to adopt a revised finalised SDF work with developers and development of the riverside from Broomielaw to Lancefield Quay has suffered by missing at by the end of the year (2020). The Broomielaw District landowners on the preparation of least one development cycle. We believe good quality proposals on such sites must be able to Regeneration Framework has been approved by the Council infrastructure strategies to come forward with planning applications determined without delay. Enabling schemes to and established a local placemaking framework to which enable development design and commence at an appropriate point in the development cycle is vital and in doing so, in real development proposals can respond. The Council will work delivery. terms they will deliver the vision of the SDF. with developers and landowners on the preparation of infrastructure strategies to enable development design and delivery.

The SDF follows the structure of previous SDFs (for the River and Govan/Partick) with a broad 5year phasing of actions. The preparation of further studies and strategies lie within the first 5years to advance at earliest opportunity.

With specific reference to Lancefield Quay, our interpretation is the site is included within Comments noted. No modification required No Anderston which is defined as an ‘Urban Intensification / Opportunity Area’. The site / townscape analysis undertaken to inform emerging proposals for Lancefield Quay concur that this is an area which can support buildings of scale. Whilst not included within the adjacent Broomielaw masterplan, we welcome the priority

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issues the SDF seeks to address in this regard and associated infrastructure proposals.

Further information on mechanisms for delivery of infrastructure referred to within the SDF The SDF notes that collaborative partnership working will be The SDF will be revised to No would be helpful. For sites which have been vacant for some time, significant additional required to unlock innovative and creative approaches to highlight that the Council will contributions have the potential to impact commercial viability and in turn stymie delivering development. While the desire for clarity is work with developers and development. Clarification on this would be much appreciated. appreciated, it is not the role of the SDF to prejudge what landowners on the preparation of these may be. infrastructure strategies to As above, the Council will also work with developers and enable development design and landowners on the preparation of infrastructure strategies to delivery. enable development design and delivery. The SDF will be revised to highlight this. The revision of the City Development Plan policy CDP12 and its Supplementary Guidance SG12: Delivering Development will advise further on these issues.

With reference to Lancefield Quay, in general, our client is supportive of the emerging SDF Comments noted and dealt with in responses above. Modifications as above. Yes subject to:- ▪ Removal of any part of Lancefield Quay as a public park from Diagram on Page 35; ▪ Timescales for actions plans / masterplans included within SDF required; ▪ Assurance that action plans / masterplans referred to above will not delay high quality developments subject of planning applications being determined, i.e. applications not being seen to be premature; & ▪ Clarification required on delivery / funding of SDF infrastructure. Greater / Less Emphasis / Actions Removed / Enhanced

Whilst not relevant to Lancefield Quay, the tone in relation to development in the Central Comments noted. No modification required No Conservation Area, heritage and tall buildings is of concern. Currently, this reads negatively and in conflict with the vision for the SDF. Both companies are wholly supportive of reinforcing the city’s distinctive heritage where possible.

To deliver the vision and ambition of the SDF to 2050, we believe emerging policy documents The retention and enhancement of heritage buildings is a key No modification required No should put forward a more balanced position in this regard with removal of statements such ambition of the SDF, both to safeguard their contribution to as:- the heritage, character and identity of the city and also to “It is vital that heritage buildings and features are protected, enhanced and reinvigorated to ensure environmentally responsible and resource efficient continue their legacy to the city. Their sensitive integration to new development will be development. required” Many other examples similar to the above can be provided if required.

The planning authority will be aware of a number of recent planning applications have The City Development Plan policy CDP 9 and Supplementary No modification required No demonstrated this not to be financially viable. Emerging policy documents must reflect, and Guidance SG 9: Historic Environment advises on the approach enable, such instances. Please note, this is one of many examples in respect of heritage assets to listed building retention and enhancement. where a more balanced approach is adopted.

Again, not relevant to Lancefield Quay, but we would query whether the approach to SDF Comment noted. The SDF text for this section will be revised The SDF text for this section will Yes Urban Densification Plan with specific reference to the core CBD within the Central to be clarify a positive approach to ‘sustainable densification.’ be revised to be clarify a positive Conservation Area is in conflict with for growth. As with heritage, the reads negatively and approach to ‘sustainable

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would suggest development will be constrained to existing datums. Tall buildings and heritage densification.’ assets can sit comfortably alongside one another. Whilst emerging policy allows for this subject to an appropriate evidence-base being provided, we would request the tone is more positive and ambitious.

McAleer & Rushe and Osborne Co, either as JV partners or individually, have inwardly invested Comment noted. As above, the SDF text for this section will The SDF text for this section will Yes significantly in Glasgow in recent years. All investment has been within the city centre. Both be revised to be clarify a positive approach to ‘sustainable be revised to be clarify a positive companies have ambition to continue investing. To assist, a more positive sentiment in densification.’ approach to ‘sustainable relation to development within the core CBD - which by its very nature would involve the densification.’ Central Conservation Area and heritage assets – would be welcomed.

Glasgow We welcome the Council’s commitment to becoming carbon neutral city in recognition of the Comments noted. The SDF text will be revised to include a The SDF text will be revised to Yes Allotments global climate and ecological emergency. We also welcome the commitment to collaborative section on implementation and clarify that the Council will include a section on Forum decision-making in the Executive Summary but feel that greater detail as to how this strategy work with Government, key agencies, developers, implementation and clarify that is to be actioned, achieved and developed ought to be a key aspect of the Framework. landowners and citizens on progressing the actions to enable the Council will work with development design and delivery. Government, key agencies, developers, landowners and citizens on progressing the actions to enable development design and delivery

We note that there is no mention of the development of growing spaces for communal use The SDF commits to the preparation of an Integrated Green- The SDF will be revised to Yes throughout the document. We feel that this is an important omission with regard to the six Blue Infrastructure Strategy which will explore opportunities explicitly mention communal strategic place ambitions listed on page 3 particularly with the commitments: to create greenspaces including communal growing spaces. growing spaces. a) to re-populate the City Centre and provide for the health, well-being and social The SDF will be revised to explicitly mention communal cohesion of more diverse communities, and growing spaces.

b) to greening the area and providing residents with a more direct connection and understanding of ecological issues.

With regard to the maps in Chapter 3: A Sustainable, Liveable City Centre on pages 20 and 24 Comments noted. The SDF will be revised to increase The SDF will be revised to Yes the use of Gap Sites, Vacant and Derelict Land to engage local school children and residents emphasis overall on urban greening and the need to bring increase emphasis overall on with the experience of growing and an enhanced understanding of ecological issues as well nature into the city centre. urban greening and the need to the creation and maintenance of gardens as a contribution to well-being, health and social bring nature into the city centre. cohesion should be considered. In addition tenure in regard to the use of such land needs to be sufficiently secure to foster communal engagement. GAF is aware of groups within the City Centre which would welcome the chance to reconnect with nature in this way.

In Chapter 5: A Green and Resilient City Centre we believe that the allotments that were Comments noted. The River Park and local District No modification required No available to residents on Glasgow Green should be restored and that a food growing hub Regeneration Framework for St Enoch will explore this issue. enabling use of some of the land for a mixture of food growing purposes ought to be a feature of the proposed River Park.

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flats and studios, to refurbishment projects and mixed-use schemes. Since 1999 they have developed circa 40,000 student units across 55 student schemes and have an in depth understanding of the property sector. The Group maintains a reputable position in the student accommodation sector, delivering up to 5,000 student accommodation units each year.

WJG has a proven track record of delivering student accommodation developments in Scotland with a significant number of completions in Glasgow alone (as detailed below) and one development, Cathedral Street, currently in build. The scheme will deliver 368 beds and completion is targeted for 2021.

In recent years our Client has diversified their business in the living sphere, making WJG a market leading multioccupancy residential developer who are actively involved in the Build to Rent (“BTR”) and Co-Living sectors.

Glasgow remains an active market in which our Client wishes to invest in all residential sectors.

Core Strategic Development Framework Themes Interest in collaborative partnership working to realise No modification required No The overarching vision of the draft SDF is that: “In 2050, the city centre will be a more vibrant, ambitions for the city centre is noted. inclusive, sustainable and liveable place. A green, attractive and walkable city centre will create a people friendly place that fosters creativity and opportunity and promotes social cohesion, environmental sustainability and economic prosperity.” It is appreciated that multi-sectoral collaboration between Government, the City Council, key agencies, investors, developers, and all who live, work and visit will be needed to meet this vision. For their part, my Client is keen to form part of this collaborative team.

In terms of strategic development priorities, the key to creating a vibrant city centre with growing economy is to promote a sustainable, liveable city centre. Fundamentally, Glasgow is lagging behind its European counterparts regards density of its city centre population. More residents living in the area will increase its 24-hour activity, day and evening economy, level of amenity provision, sense of ownership, and regeneration opportunity. In summary, the SDF seeks to address this in the following ways: • New development in the city centre must adopt a comprehensive and strategic place-based approach that supports inclusive population growth, and build liveable, sustainable, and resilient communities. • Densification that will support a more compact city, which is a more environmentally responsible form of growth. • Critically, by 2050 the city centre should have doubled its population to 40,000. • It should include a diverse population, with a mix of ages and cultures. • A choice of attainable and affordable homes, with a greater variety in housing size, type, tenure and cost. • Well planned and designed communities will promote social cohesion and inclusion, combatting loneliness, improving health, wellbeing and overall quality. The need to address health and wellbeing is paramount in Glasgow given current life expectancy disparities. • Improve the public environment to tackle issues that inhibit city living, such as traffic dominated streets, lack of greenery, lack of public spaces and amenity space, and environmental issues.

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• Create neighbourhoods that are socially cohesive, with accessible amenities including shops, recreation, leisure, learning, and employment.

Our Client has an exemplar reputation for creating developments that aspire to all the above Support for the placemaking ambitions for the city centre is ambitions. They do not look at their living accommodation in isolation but as part of a wider noted. community where placemaking is key. Whether they are within a heritage sensitive location, or the outskirts of the city, our Client always seeks to achieve the highest standard of design and meet the challenges of a changing climate and economy. Their developments seek to contribute to neighbourhood housing options, and to the liveability, health and wellbeing of the residents that occupy them. This has been achieved, as demonstrated by WJG exemplar developments in Glasgow, by including well-designed public spaces, attractive public realm that is open to the wider community, car free developments, and where possible, including community infrastructure such as retail, healthcare facilities, and leisure opportunities. Our Client fully supports the above overarching ambitions and looks forward to playing an active role in growing the population within Glasgow City Centre in the coming years and creating communities as well as places.

Student Accommodation Support for new student accommodation and its potential No modification required No Universities and their students make a significant contribution to the economy and to the contribution towards the liveability and diversity of the social mix, vitality and vibrancy of an area. Glasgow has seen significant growth in the purpose- centre is noted. built student accommodation sector in the past few years and this is in direct response to several factors. These include: The draft SDF advocates that proposals for new development • the growing student population and demand for spaces. Contrary to perception, there should be assessed within its urban context, mindful of the remains a demand for additional dedicated student accommodation in the city and there is contribution it will make to the sustainability and liveability capacity for new occupants. of its neighbourhood and wider city centre. Page 18 includes Glasgow has 60,000 students, and even if all pipeline student accommodation development is the aim to provide “A choice of attainable and affordable built, homes that provide greater variety in housing size, type, 61.7% of full-time students would still have to rely on HMO’s or the parental home for tenure and cost”. The SDF does not prescribe housing mix at accommodation. local area level and appreciates that student accommodation GCC should therefore remain supportive of the principle of additional student accommodation is a valuable part of the central housing mix. developments. • the dilapidated condition of old student accommodation stock. The draft SDF seeks to ensure better integration of the • the changing demands and needs of students regarding accommodation and offer – many student population within their central neighbourhoods. The students are looking for experience as well as living space, with on-site facilities such as gyms, recently revised section on Student Accommodation of CDP communal areas and social spaces. SG10: Meeting Housing Needs will be published for public • rising rents and the need to release HMO housing stock back into mainstream residential – consultation before incorporation within SG10, subject to this is vitally important given lack of family accommodation. Council approval. A key driver behind the guidance is to • Student accommodation is cyclical, old stock comes off and requires to be replaced by new, improve standards in new student accommodation and fresh models that meet occupier needs, whether room size, level of amenities and public ensure a more positive impact either in integrating within realm etc. existing communities or supporting the creation of new The importance of students to the city and its growing economy is outlined within the draft communities. SDF, namely:

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a 44.4% graduate workforce – the highest of any large UK urban area outwith London.” Student accommodation is an important first step on the journey for many of these students and their living experience in Glasgow. They are invested in the areas they live and have spending power for the economy. It is a valuable residential offer and will have a significant role to play in creating a sustainable and diverse population with a mix of age and cultures, and in growing the city centre population many of the former students may be more likely to stay given their positive experiences.

It is therefore important that the SDF, and any future policies and guidance, identifies dedicated student accommodation as an important and integral component of the housing mix and do not seek to restrict it.

Any onerous or overly restrictive policy framework will take matters backwards and potentially drive students into further HMO’s and family accommodation. This type of uncontrolled student accommodation can be of poor quality and unattractive to students and could potentially influence where a student decides to study. It is also important to note that the traditional student living experience is changing. Historically students would live in student accommodation for the first year only, however, given positive experiences, need for certainty on costs, quality of amenities, and changing patterns, many more second / third year and postgraduate students also occupy this space.

Our Client accepts the draft SDF comment that “the better integration of student halls of Support for the improvement and better integration of No modification required No residence within the city centre townscape and within communities is needed. Better design student accommodation within the centre is noted. should seek to improve students access to supporting shops and services, which some of the more isolated student halls currently lack.” The CDP SG10: Meeting Housing Needs section on Student Accommodation has recently been revised (draft text However, this can be achieved through existing City Development Plan policy such as sensitive reported to Council Committee January 2020 for approval to placemaking, mix of accommodation i.e. cluster and studios, and adding to the character and consult publically) and will be consulted upon. The proposed amenity of the surrounding area. This existing criteria approach is well considered and should text retains much of the guidance around design quality, be retained. We trust that this policy basis will be carried over. however, a key driver behind the guidance is to improve standards in new student accommodation and ensure a more positive impact either in integrating within existing communities or supporting the creation of new communities. CDP policies CDP1 and CDP10 and CDP Supplementary Guidance SG1: Placemaking Part 1 & 2, SG10: Meeting Housing Needs will guide the development of new student accommodation.

The ambition to double the population by 2050 should not be viewed as challenging, rather it Support for the repopulation of the centre noted. In addition, No modification required No is an opportunity to reshape the city centre and the way that we think about and plan for the support for a ‘housing mix’, including BTR, is noted. places we live in. In other UK and European cities, population increase is embraced and Glasgow should not be any different. Our assets are not only our environment but our people. The potential for a dedicated BTR policy will be considered in the forthcoming review of the City Development Plan. Our Client therefore welcomes the desire to densify the city centre and the ambition to double the population through a genuine ‘housing mix’.

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As a company that specialises in all types of residential tenure, our Client welcomes the explicit support of BTR in the draft SDF as an important contributor towards housing offer to ensure greater choice and attainability.

Generally, people’s attitudes towards home-owner occupation is changing, with many people opting to rent privately instead of buying a home. From experience, BTR is not only a viable choice for those who would prefer to rent privately, but also a viable choice for transient occupiers who may be in the city for a couple of years, such as young professionals, NHS workers, and older people. This support from GCC should carry through to the final SDF and future District Regeneration Frameworks. The provision of a dedicated BTR planning policy would be especially beneficial in this regard and our Client would welcome the opportunity to join this discussion.

Equally, Glasgow City Centre must broaden its housing offer to cater for a range of population Support of the draft SDF ambition to broaden the housing The draft SDF text on p19 will be Yes and to retain its young, working age population through future life stages as a viable offer in the centre is noted. The draft SDF text on p19 will be revised to include reference to alternative to suburban living, and in addition to BTR, the advent of Co-Living should be revised to include reference to Co-living, alongside BTR, as Co-living, alongside BTR, as explicitly embraced as a viable housing offer. another housing model that can contribute towards a greater another housing model that can housing offer in the centre. contribute towards a greater Co-Living is a living solution for graduates and urban professionals, typically aged 21 – 35, housing offer in the centre. wanting flexible, affordable accommodation that can integrate social and work life. The concept typically provides fully furnished apartments, shared living, amenity space, all- inclusive rents and 24/7 security and management. The focus is on creating a sense of community within a busy urban setting.

Very much like BTR, Co-Living is an emerging living concept in the U.K., so at the time of writing there is little adopted local policy and no national policy regarding Co-Living. Whilst it can be argued that Co-Living is comparable to BTR, the layout is more like that of student accommodation with cluster flats containing 3 – 8 rooms surrounding a shared amenity space (kitchen and lounge area). Co-Living flats usually have an oven / hob facility within the self- contained rooms but the majority of kitchen space (fridges and freezer etc.) must be separate and shared to create that ‘community’ aspect. It is an important living offer that is growing momentum, especially within young people straight out of higher education.

It is critical that the SDF recognises individual types of living offer that can contribute to the ambitious growth plans, and the planning system will play a critical role in its delivery.

Having reviewed the draft SDF document, there are several observations on behalf of our Support for the repopulation and densification of, and Ensure ‘Sustainable Liveable City Client. These are noted below. broadening of housing offer within, the centre is noted. Centre’ text note the valued contribution of student • We support the objectives to repopulate the city and increase its density and mix, and that Comments and support noted regarding the principle of accommodation, along with other priority is given to building more housing within the city centre. densification and the vibrancy and diversity that it can create, housing, to the diversity of the through bringing more people to the city centre. The draft future housing offer. • Densification, tall buildings, and scale is to be supported and will add to a more compact and SDF seeks to promote appropriate densification within a sustainable city. More residents living in the City Centre will enhance the daytime and night placemaking context. It is important, however, that higher time economies, enhancing the vitality and viability of the City Centre and making it an density is not automatically equated with high rise attractive place to live for students, young professionals, families and older people. development.

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• Student accommodation should be identified as a key component of the necessary housing The draft SDF highlights the issue of broadening and mix without any further onerous restrictions. They play an important role in creating highly diversifying the mix of housing format, however, it the liveable, vibrant, and attractive places and promotes social well-being for its occupants. revision of the SDF will ensure the valuable contribution of student accommodation noted. • Even if all pipeline student accommodation development is built, the majority of full-time students would still have to rely on HMO’s or the parental home for accommodation. GCC The potential for a dedicated BTR policy will be considered in should therefore remain supportive of the principle of additional student accommodation the forthcoming review of the City Development Plan. developments.

• The support for BTR is welcomed and consideration of a bespoke BTR planning policy in Page 18 includes the aim to provide “A choice of attainable Glasgow would greatly assist in providing the developer market certainty on expectations. and affordable homes that provide greater variety in housing size, type, tenure and cost”. While the SDF will be revised to • Explicit support should be provided to Co-Living as part of the housing mix. appreciate the potential contribution in principle of both student accommodation and Co-Living towards a diverse central housing mix, the draft SDF does not seek to prescribe the future housing mix. The requirement for, and contribution of, particular housing formats will be assessed according to the needs of the neighbourhood and wider centre.

The Client is supportive of the aims of the draft SDF and recommends GCC to implement the Support for the aims of the draft SDF and the desire to No modification required No objectives set out within the report. engage with the Council in progressing them is noted.

We trust that the comments within this representation will be considered by GCC as part of the consultation process and will be incorporated into the approved SDF that is presented to Committee.

Given this ongoing GCC dialogue, we would kindly ask that we retain the opportunity to further engage with yourself moving forward.

University of The University is very supportive of the Council’s plans and proposals set out within the draft Support noted and welcomed. No modification required No Strathclyde Framework. The comments below are meant as supportive feedback and comment on several related areas within the Framework where we can work together in order to bring forward planning and development of a vibrant and climate ready city centre environment.

1. Energy and Climate Emergency Comments noted. The SDF will be revised to Yes The energy solutions that the city needs are fundamental to the city’s communities achieving The SDF will be revised to emphasise the need for integrated emphasise the need for the incredibly challenging net zero targets that numerous institutions (including the design and delivery of infrastructure at scale in order to integrated design and delivery of Universities in the city and the Local Authorities) have adopted and successfully tackling respond effectively to the climate emergency. infrastructure at scale in order to climate change and socio-economic issues in the city. For instance, the deployment of Local respond effectively to the climate Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) solutions such as district heating and cooling emergency. referenced within the document (page 42) will rely on the creation and integration of a range if co-ordinated infrastructure solutions at scale. The climate emergency means that the city needs to think very differently as it guides development for businesses and communities. The Framework should reference this aspect within the narrative at the front of the document to

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ensure that there is a clear direction of travel and so that those who read this document are correctly guided by a clear and integrated message.

The University contends that, such is the importance of climate response solutions, this should The SDF will be revised to emphasise the urgency of the The SDF will be revised to be noted as one of the ‘Priority Issues To Address on Page 9’ of the Framework. Access to climate emergency, the priority of responding to it and the emphasise the urgency of the 100% renewable heat, power, transport, adaption and well-being solutions in the city should need to accelerate the pace and scale of interventions. climate emergency, the priority be a main focus of the Framework. of responding to it and the need to accelerate the pace and scale of interventions.

2. Infrastructure Scale and Integration of Delivery Comments noted. The SDF text will be revised to The Framework should recognise the scale of this challenge and clearly signal the need for The SDF text will be revised to emphasise the need for joined emphasise the need for joined up joined up thinking within the planning of development and within the narrative. For instance, up design and delivery of infrastructure solutions. design and delivery of the River Clyde is at the heart of the city and is rightly identified as a focal point of the city’s infrastructure solutions. development moving forward. This focus on the Clyde as a valuable resource was reinforced The SDF will be revised to note the potential of the river recently by the Economy Secretary, Derek Mackay who mentioned, “realising the potential of Clyde for energy. The LHEES will provide further detail on The SDF will be revised to note the river to help address the climate change emergency including the opportunity to use the this. the potential of the river Clyde energy from the Clyde to heat local housing” in his State of the City Economy address on the for energy. 10th of January 2020. The River Clyde is a significant source of energy in the form of heat and cooling potential that the city and its community can use in tackling issues such as climate change and fuel poverty. There is up to 1GW of energy in the Clyde and this can form the renewable heat and cooling source for district energy.

However, to meet the scale of the challenge, integration of climate solutions is needed Comments noted. The SDF will be revised to refer to Yes now, and this work has to be tied in with other city centre infrastructure planning such The SDF will be revised to refer to the integration of climate the integration of climate as the ‘Avenues’ programme. For instance, as we dig up our streets to install the resilience infrastructure along multifunctional ‘climate resilience infrastructure along corridors’ and the need to collaborate to integrate the design multifunctional ‘climate ‘Avenues’ that improve urban realm, active travel and air quality, it makes sense to also and delivery of large scale energy solutions. corridors’ and the need to install the necessary pipework infrastructure for district heating and cooling that will collaborate to integrate the serve our businesses and communities. Creating a series of ‘climate corridors’ along design and delivery of large scale our Avenues that deploys the heat and cooling potential of the Clyde is something that energy solutions. will set Glasgow apart from other European cities in using a natural resource for the good of the community and businesses in the city ‘at scale’. This is the sort of vision that is needed as part of this Framework.

This same principle applies to the use of waste heat from sewage. There is a multi- megawatt heat source running beneath the streets of Glasgow and it has been proven elsewhere regionally that this can form a useful source of heat and cooling for buildings. For instance, Borders College and the Engine Shed development in Stirling recently opened by the First Minister.

Tapping into these energy sources will require planning, collaboration and integration with wider city plans. In short, the Strategic Development Framework needs to take

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these large-scale energy solutions into account when planning the urban fabric at this time of huge societal change.

3. Glasgow City Innovation District and TIC Zone Comments noted. No modification required No The development framework should include reference to the TIC Zone development that The SDF includes the GCID boundary and promotes its forms a key part of the GCID. Perhaps a diagram of GCID as a reference for readers would also development. The District Regeneration Framework for be sensible. Merchant City will provide more local detail on the TIC Zone and other sites within it. The University of Strathclyde has joined up with GCC to carry out a technical study into the creation of a Climate Neutral Innovation District. The ambition is to create a ‘100% renewable Climate Neutral’ Glasgow Innovation District that integrates heat, power, transport, climate adaptation and well-being solutions that are socially inclusive. This means the deployment of ‘at scale’ infrastructure such as heat pumps; smart grids and systems that enable heat and power and transport flexibility for businesses and residents; smart streets where pedestrians are prioritised and that are accessible for all and which encourage active travel.

4. Pedestrianisation Comments noted. No modification required No The Framework can include some of the plans of the University in terms of infrastructure. The University of Strathclyde is bringing forward plans to pedestrianise and to relandscape the The SDF proposes a redefinition of the city centre area in and around Rottenrow Gardens. This Heart of the Campus Project will deliver a city street/movement network and recommends that assessment centre green space that will form a long-term legacy of green space and urban realm is undertaken to inform this. Projects to pedestrianise areas improvement open to students, staff and visitors. The development will include climate must be evaluated within this wider context. The forthcoming mitigation and adaptation solutions within the design. City Centre Transformation Plan (Transport Strategy) will provide further detail on these issues. As part of the University’s Climate Action Plan, the University is also keen to include the pedestrianisation of the section of George Street from Montrose Street to Duke Street as part of a move to create and encourage a ‘pedestrian first’ ethos and as part of the preparation for the delivery of the TIC Zone proposals within the Glasgow City Innovation District.

Resident 35 Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the draft plan. I think it gives an accurate Comments noted. No modification required No overview of the present situation and in addition gives some detail into what the city must do Agree that the city continues to evolve and needs to to achieve and maintain success in the future. continually adapt to ensure ingoing success.

The city is now post-industrial, its population has halved over the last few decades, and much of its current city centre enterprise has been superseded by online retail, banking and media services.

However we still have a thriving high end retail sector, and have proven adept at reinvention; The SDF proposed that a complete and coherent cycle with former banks and other historic buildings/architecture finding new life as pubs, clubs, network be developed to address the current lack of one. restaurants etc. We also now boast the tallest cinema in the world. Of course, successful adaptation in the past is no guarantee of success in the future, and many city centres are witnessing the death of their high streets. Planning for change is necessary to avoid this. As regards transport, the city centre is well served by a comprehensive bus service using a grid system of roads (i.e. roads don't all converge in one central point causing mayhem). There is a decent rail service and a useful underground subway system. However, we lack a comprehensive cycle network and the river Clyde, once the greatest shipbuilding river in the

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world, is no longer used as a transport route by residents; indeed the river is often seen as a hindrance rather than an asset.

In the 1960s a ring road system of motorway was planned but later abandoned, leaving the Comments noted. The SDF proposals are driven by the need M8 and Kingston Bridge section unable to achieve its promised potential. Historically, Glasgow to address the climate and ecological emergency. Reducing was a low car ownership city but this has changed in recent years. We are now quite car- car dependency and reducing car emissions is a priority centric and this trend looks set to continue; bringing with it an increasing burden of congestion towards this. and pollution. Apart from its own local circumstances, there is a growing recognition that serious global issues now require concerted action to avert what can only be described as a climate catastrophe.

There are, thankfully, a few local changes which if implemented have the potential to attract and retain workers, residents and visitors and thus to maintain Glasgow’s status as a world- class city whilst helping to mitigate the global environmental and climate crisis.

The Car. Comments noted. The SDF will be revised to Yes Cars generate significant air pollution and it is surprising that certain streets in the city centre, increase its emphasis on which experience high volume traffic and congestion, don't display government health As above, the SDF seeks to reduce car dependency (and, so, prioritising active travel and warnings. car emissions) and reallocate street space for walking and improving public transport. cycling. Because of this pollution it is reasonable to advocate that only electric vehicles should be allowed in the city centre; this should include buses and taxis whose constant stop/start and The SDF promotes a reduction in car journeys within the city idling at bus stops exacerbates the current problem. centre towards 50% and a reallocation of road space from car use to pedestrian and cycle use to change travel behaviours. Cars are the major cause of traffic congestion and should be excluded from the city centre Car free could be considered in future as a progression of unless heading towards / from a car park (with smart technology used to route and police this, however, given potential needs of some residents for movement, and to ensure a pre-paid ticket has been purchased.) This will prevent car-drivers access to a car, accessibility needs and advances in electric using the city centre as a through-route. vehicles, completely car free has not been advocated at this stage. The City Council’s forthcoming City Centre Car parking on the street wastes valuable space. Cars in the city centre should use multi-story Transformation Plan (Transport Strategy) will provide more or underground car parks only. If central car parks are full then use should be made of car details on this. The Low Emission Zone (LEZ) for the city parks on the periphery, again using technology to route cars appropriately. Pre-purchase of a centre, the first phase of which covers buses has been parking slot should allow free use of public transport in the city centre during the parking established, will also help address a shift towards period to facilitate car owners in reaching their specific destination. electrification. The SDF advocates an expansion of the LEZ.

These measures will result in more efficient public transport, more space for bicycle lanes, The SDF will be revised to increase its emphasis on reduced air pollution and a more pleasurable experience for residents and tourists alike. They prioritising active travel and improving public transport. will also reduce global warming as the petrol/diesel car is a major contributor to this phenomenon.

Longer term there will be fewer people using cars in the centre, therefore fewer cars using the M8 off ramps which in turn may allow rationalisation of the motorway system, for example by linking the Kingston Bridge and M74 directly.

The Public Realm/Open Space/Green Space Comments noted. Agree that the grid system present The SDF will be revised to Yes There is some scope for increasing the public realm by extending pedestrianisation. The point opportunities for street closure to create more pedestrian increase emphasis on engaging

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where two pedestrianised streets adjoin or cross one other is the ideal spot for some larger public space, including play space. The SDF advocates this. with nature within the city centre street architecture, perhaps incorporating a shelter in the style of Bridgeton Cross Umbrella. and of the importance of roof These features are always very popular in our inclement weather. gardens in the city centre as a key opportunity to enable this. The city centre uses a grid system of streets so there is generally always an alternative route to The SDF proposes an Integrated Green-Blue Infrastructure any other part of the city. Therefore no street is essential or irreplaceable. Thus whole streets Strategy and notes that roof gardens and allotments as a part or sections of streets could simply be closed off to traffic and reassigned as public space. of such infrastructure. The SDF will be revised to increase You mention greening the streets, planting trees etc. namely by using oak, lime and pine trees. emphasis on engaging with nature within the city centre and Perhaps you have already considered the use of roof-top bee hives for pollination. Bees with of the importance of roof gardens in the city centre as a key access to lime trees make a very tasty honey – Buchanan Street honey is surely a winner. opportunity to enable this.

Increasing the links to the Clydeside can also extend the public realm/open space. For example St Enoch Square sits almost forgotten and yet it is a prime site between Buchanan Street and Support noted for the aims of the SDF to create more, better the Clyde. This area around and behind St Enoch Square needs some attention. and ‘feature’ public spaces across the city centre, including within the IFSD. The SDF aims to improve connection to the Similarly along the Broomielaw at the Financial Centre one of the gap sites could be riverside and reinvigorate it as a River Park. designated as ‘Finance Square’. This is another area that needs some attention, perhaps with its own ferry terminal to quickly link with the rest of the city and to attractions on the other side of the river.

Gap sites do occasionally arise in the centre of town (building collapse, fire, etc.) and these can be used as open/green space or ‘saved up for later’. By resisting the temptation to throw up a block of flats immediately, sites can be temporarily used as green space and perhaps even linked together permanently with other green sites around the city as part of a ‘Green City The proposed Integrated Green-Blue Infrastructure Strategy Spaces’ Trail or Project. will aim to create greenspace and nature networks.

This is the advantage of having a long term plan.

Encouraging more residents to the city centre. Support for repopulation noted. The SDF advocates the The SDF will be revised to Yes creation of community and will be revised to explicitly refer explicitly refer to the creation of People are now realising the benefits of living, working and enjoying leisure in a single area. to the creation of 20minute neighbourhoods. 20minute neighbourhoods. There is now a kudos regarding city-centre as opposed to suburban living. Less time commuting could be translated into flexible working hours, to maximise workers leisure time e.g. working 10 hour daysfor 4 days per week. Support for play streets noted. The provision of ‘play streets’, (sealing off part of a street to car traffic) would be easy to implement due to our grid system of streets, and would surely prove very popular with residents and visitors alike. Many other parts of Glasgow also suffer from car-blight and a successful ‘play street’ scheme in the centre may serve as an example to others. Many children in Glasgow have never hadthe fun or freedom of playing “out in the street”.

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Other amenities of course are necessary for attracting people to live in city centres. These production of a Social Infrastructure Strategy to explore include needs and provision of such throughout the centre to support communities. GP and other Primary Care services, pharmacies, ‘ordinary shops’ such as ironmongers & drycleaning/ laundry services, together with schools and nurseries. Support for the SDF’s aims to improve liveability of the city centre noted. The previously mentioned improvements in pollution, congestion, public transport and pedestrianisation all increase the appeal of the city centre for visitors as well as residents.

Cyclists. Support for the SDF’s aims to improve the cycle network and No modification required. No If the proposed plan comes to fruition, cyclists will see it as a long held aspiration finally incorporation of trees within streets noted. realised.

The plan suggests that the cycle lanes will be joined-up entities forming continuous segregated travel routes. This will allow safe and rapid journey through a quiet, green, almost traffic-free city centre. In fact it should be just like the newly built street with bicycle lanes and newly planted trees that I saw recently off Keppochhill Rd (in what may have been called Fountainwell Crescent).

If that street is an example of what's in store for the city centre then success in attracting large numbers of new users (including myself) is virtually guaranteed.

Cycle routes should, like all public transport routes, be mapped out to serve their principal users; for example, cycle paths must cover the routes between colleges, residences and the amenities most frequently accessed by the student population.

Pedestrians. Support for the SDF’s aims to improve the walking and cycling No modification required. No All that pedestrians need are safe, uninterrupted stretches of pavement to get them from A to priority and experience to/from/through the city centre, B. including redressing the priority at gateway crossing across the M8 towards walking and cycling, is noted. Sadly, adjacent to most of the on/off ramps of the M8, (and there are an awful lot of them) pavements are often the one thing that is missing. Some of the ‘gateways’ into the city centre more resemble assault courses than they do city streets. Some have made no provision for wheelchair users at all.

Recently I've noticed that traffic lights at some road junctions have changed sequence, presumably to help motorists make right hand turns against oncoming traffic. This has resulted in pedestrians having to wait twice as long as before (4 changes of lights instead of 2), often in cold wet weather, whilst the warm & dry motorist is helped on his/her way.

An Inner City Bus Transit System Comment noted. The SDF will be revised to Yes Based on the electric bus, this would confine itself to the city centre and provide quick transit increase its emphasis on between popular destinations. It would be much more versatile in coverage, and cheaper, The SDF will be revised to increase its emphasis on prioritising active travel and than similar train based systems. It could be introduced in days rather than years. prioritising active travel and improving public transport. improving public transport.

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Plan (Transport Strategy) will provide more details on public transport throughout the city centre.

The Clydeside. Support noted for the aims of the SDF to create more, better No modification required. No public spaces and reconnect with, and reinvigorate the It is generally accepted that the Clyde corridor lacks vitality and activation. It is also accepted riverside. The SDF refers to the River Park which aims to that there is a lack of open space in the city centre. This is not because people don’t want to activate the riverside to attract more people to it. spend time outdoors or near the river. I think that most city-dwellers today have lost an The SDF will work with the River Clyde Development Corridor awareness of how the river Clyde actually runs through their city, and where the various SDF and the SDF for Govan Partick, the latter of which districts lie in relation to it. The population's mental connection between the city and the proposes a new bridge crossing between Govan and the Clydeside has steadily eroded with rising car ownership and a move away from the river as a north bank around the Transport Museum. means of transport and industry. It is worth noting that in former times as many as a dozen ferry routes were available on the Clyde. These mainly crossed directly over the river at strategic points but a few offered longer passage along the river. This resulted in people thinking of the river and town as one entity.

The Clyde corridor and the city centre can mutually benefit one another. To this end people need to have, or be given, a reason to go from one to the other, to reform the historic connections between them. For example, cycle and pedestrian routes could be used to facilitate active travel between the Clydeside and city centre destinations e.g. colleges and city workers could be encouraged to go for a walk, run, cycle, boat trip at lunchtime.

The M8 Comments noted. No modification required. No Your plan envisages looking again at the problems associated with nearness to the M8 and its approach roads, using modelling studies to test options. Discussion here would therefore be fruitless. I would imagine however that major improvements to traffic problems in the city centre, which may be realised by implementation of this plan, would have a major impact on what the new M8 plan would seek to achieve and therefore would need to be taken account of in the new M8 plan.

The lanes Comment noted. No modification required. No

I am intrigued by the lanes that cross Glasgow city centre from East to West. (Sauchiehall Lane, The City Council has produced a City Centre Lanes Strategy to Bath Lane, West George Lane, etc.). They are like a miniature version of the real thing! Some explore opportunities of the improvement of lanes in the city are of considerable length and I remember in former years they were always busy, but now centre. they hardly seem to be in use at all. They seem like a forgotten city asset that could be better utilised. For example: bike parking & repair, storage of all the gardening equipment that will soon be necessary for the greening of streets.

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Blythswood Square area, if designated as a family neighbourhood, may be looking for such communities, including children’s play space and civic amenities. services.

Students. Support and comments noted. No modification required. No About 130,000 students live in Glasgow: about 1in 6 of the population. Many study in the city centre and are a target audience for the retail, fashion, pub/club scene etc. Many use public transport or active travel and engage with city centre cultural, music and social scenes. In addition many of them directly add to the cultural life of the City, for example the Glasgow Biennial Festival of Contemporary Art. They add much to the success of Glasgow city centre both culturally and financially and it seems to me that some attempt should be made to attract at least some of them to stay permanently. How to do that? One way is to bring this plan to fruition. I believe the plan has the potential to make Glasgow City Centre a better place in which to live, work, study and visit. If visiting students enjoy their stay here, feel welcomed and valued then they are more likely to stay or want to return some day. Indeed this could almost be used as a yardstick for Glasgow's future success.

Note on the wording of the draft plan. Comments noted and agree that openness and views along No modification required. No the riversides should be protected and enhanced. The I must mention one small section of the draft plan which I don't agree with. I wonder if the Section on buildings of height and scale will be revised to choice of words used in the draft plan is simply misleading/misunderstood. It is on page 47, in refer to ‘sustainable densification’ and includes reference to the pink shaded section …. “Buildings of height and scale”.... and it lists five locations or the production of a View Management Plan to ensure key conditions where they should be “focussed”, one of which is “where accessible by walking, views are protected. The District Regeneration frameworks cycling and public transport”: for Broomielaw and St Enoch provide more localised I can't see the intrinsic connection between high buildings and accessibility by walking, cycling guidance on development along the riversides. and public transport. This condition is met by areas on the Clyde riverbank and I feel it would be quite inappropriate to build at height here. (High flats for example). Interestingly, high flats further back from the river don't seem to result in the loss of openness whereas comparatively low buildings close to the river may do so. For example, walking on the riverside footpath of the (quite low) Lancefield Flats is fine whereas walking behind them immediately destroys the feeling of ‘big sky’ and openness. Perspective, as they say, is everything.

Vengada Estates Site at King Street Car Park, Glasgow, G1 5QT Comments regarding desire to engage with GCC to explore No modification. No Ltd Please note, this consultation response has been submitted directly to yourself rather than development options that align with the SDF noted. The SDF through the Glasgow City Council (‘GCC’) portal given that our interest is site specific and allows for redevelopment of sites within a placemaking merits an additional level of detail than is offered online. The most beneficial way of doing this context and provides strategic direction regarding is through the submission of a letter. placemaking ambitions for the city centre.

On behalf of our Client, Vengada Estates Ltd (hereby known as ‘Client’), I am pleased to provide this consultation response to the draft Glasgow City Centre 2050: Strategic Development Framework (‘SDF’) consultation. My Client is the owner of the site at King Street Car Park, Glasgow, G1 5QT (hereby known as ‘King Street Car Park’) (see attached location plan) and has a direct interest in the proposals given that their site is explicitly noted within the SDF.

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We have met with GCC on the St Enoch District Regeneration Framework and appreciate that at the time of drafting the report and outlining the vision, objectives and proposals for King Street Car Park, GCC were not aware of its landownership status, and therefore did not have any direct input from our Client. We trust that the SDF has been prepared on the same basis that the site owner may not take forward an alternative use.

However, our Client is pleased to confirm that they are keen to explore alternative development options and willing to engage fully with GCC. Ultimately, our Client is seeking to submit a future planning application and ensure that their aspirations are aligned to the SDF and future planning policy frameworks which may act as a material consideration in its determination.

Core Strategic Development Framework Themes Desire to engage and collaborate with GCC to progress the No modification. No vision for the city centre is noted and welcomed. The overarching vision of the draft SDF is that: “In 2050, the city centre will be a more vibrant, inclusive, sustainable and liveable place. A green, attractive and walkable city centre will create a people friendly place that fosters creativity and opportunity and promotes social cohesion, environmental sustainability and economic prosperity.”

It is appreciated that multi-sectoral collaboration between Government, the City Council, key agencies, investors, developers, and all who live, work and visit will be needed to meet this vision. For their part, my Client is keen to form part of this collaborative team.

In terms of strategic development priorities, the key to creating a vibrant city centre with Support for increasing the level and density of resident No modification No growing economy is to promote a sustainable, liveable city centre. More residents living in the population within the city centre noted. area will increase its 24-hour activity and fundamentally Glasgow is lagging its European counterparts regards density of population. In summary, the SDF seeks to address this in the The recognition of the various factors that accompany following ways: population increase in order to build a holistically sustainable • New development in the city centre must adopt a comprehensive and strategic place-based city centre of socially cohesive, liveable, and resilient approach that supports inclusive population growth, and build liveable, sustainable, and communities is noted. While the approach the repopulation resilient communities. will include “a genuine ‘housing mix’, height, scale, and mass, accompanied by an increased amount of green and open • Densification that will support a more compact city, which is a more environmentally amenity space”, as you reference, it must also include other responsible form of growth. community and environmental infrastructure and a sustainable mix of uses. • Critically, by 2050 the city centre should have doubled its population to 40,000.

• It should include a diverse population, with a mix of ages and cultures.

• A choice of attainable and affordable homes, with a greater variety in housing size, type, tenure and cost.

• Well planned and designed communities will promote social cohesion and inclusion, combatting loneliness, improving health, wellbeing and overall quality. The need to address health and wellbeing is paramount in Glasgow given current life expectancy disparities.

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• Improve the public environment to tackle issues that inhibit city living, such as traffic dominated streets, lack of greenery, lack of public spaces and amenity space, and environmental issues.

• Create neighbourhoods that are socially cohesive, with accessible amenities including shops, recreation, leisure, learning, and employment.

Our Client fully supports the above overarching ambitions and looks forward to playing an active role in growing the population within Glasgow City Centre in the coming years and creating a community as well as places.

In particular, the ambition to double the population by 2050 should not be viewed as challenging, rather it is an opportunity to reshape the city centre and the way that we think about the places we live in. In other UK and European cities it is embraced, and Glasgow should not be any different.

Our Client therefore welcomes the desire to densify the city centre and the ambition to increase the population through a genuine ‘housing mix’, height, scale, and mass, accompanied by an increased amount of green and open amenity space.

LAND USES Rather than be site prescriptive, the SDF seeks to guide No modification required. No Within the SDF, King Street Car Park is identified as a ‘Family Living opportunity Area’ with a future development to appropriate locations and highlight density of 80 dwellings per hectare minimum to be achieved. This status is welcomed by our opportunity areas across the centre. The King Street site lies Client as King Street Car Park has the size and capacity to accommodate significant within an area where there is opportunity to reinforce the development that sparks the regeneration of the King Street / South Merchant City area. existing family population around the east of the neighbourhood. Our Client is progressing with a masterplan for their landholding to ensure that it is deliverable within a short timescale and not predicated on, or indeed delayed by any third parties. We are The SDF advocates a place-making approach to development working closely with GCC Planning Department, and adjoining parties where possible to that requires development to integrate with, and make a ensure that we are aligned with their intensions and support an integrated approach. positive contribution to, its locale / neighbourhood. The SDF also promotes masterplanning as a tool for collaborative partnership working - that can reconcile development interests and augment shared aspirations - to ensure development is sustainable, appropriately integrated within a neighbourhood and not considered in isolation.

Whilst the SDF is primarily focused on promoting residential land use, the optimum solution While the SDF seeks to repopulate the City Centre, it No modification required No for any proposals on King Street Car Park is mixed use. Our Client is in the process of exploring encourages a mix of uses throughout the centre. The SDF on specific uses and at the time of writing has identified residential (for sale and rent), office, page 14, within the ‘Vibrant City Centre’ section, states the hotel, business and commercial use, non-residential institutions, leisure, and retail as viable priority need to “Promote a greater mix of uses at options. neighbourhood level” to encourage activity, community and avoid sterile mono-cultural environments. Our Client welcomes the explicit support of Build to Rent (‘BTR’) in the SDF as an important contributor towards housing offer to ensure greater choice and attainability. From experience, The inclusion of a Build to Rent planning policy for the city it is not only a viable choice for younger people, but for transient occupiers who may be in the will be considered within the forthcoming review of the City

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city for a couple of years, such as NHS workers, and for older people. The provision of a Development Plan. dedicated BTR planning policy would be especially beneficial in this regard and our Client The size and location of the King Street car park necessitates would welcome the opportunity to join this discussion. phasing of development, however, this is not a matter for the SDF and the Council will welcome consideration of this within The proposed development at King Street Car Park may be phased depending upon several the planning application process. market factors and there may be the potential to retain parts of the commercial car park as operational during this phasing process.

A GREEN & RESILIANT CITY CENTRE – PLACES, SPACES AND CLIMATE RESILIANCE Public space The incorporation of multifunctional green-blue-grey public No modification required. No Avenues space is an integral part of development infrastructure and a One of the options promoted within the SDF for King Street Car Park is the incorporation of critical component for the sustainable functioning of public multifunctional open spaces that will bring activity and connect the Merchant City to neighbourhoods. There remains a deficit of such space in the the Riverside. Whilst accepted in principle, we would ask that this option is removed from the city centre that threatens its climate reliance and undermines approved SDF and instead investigated at the planning stage with GCC. Our Client is seeking to its social cohesion and health. Therefore, opportunities for bring forward a mixed-use development that will inform the nature of any public spaces. For the creation of such space should be maximised. The exact example, a more dispersed series of spaces that can support cultural programming, but not nature of such spaces will determined through masterplans, necessarily a large public square may be the most appropriate approach. site briefs or at planning application stage and will be further In terms of ‘A Green & Resilient City Centre – Places, Spaces and Climate Resilience’ section of informed by: the City’s Open Space Strategy; the proposed the SDF, we note with interest the City Centre Avenues project to improve public realm, street ‘City Centre Integrated Green - Blue Landscape Infrastructure greening, and active travel requirements. Whilst we have commenced engagement with the Plan’, referenced on p42 of the draft SDF, District Avenues team at GCC, we are keen that this project expands onto Osborne Street, Howard Regeneration Frameworks and associated local design Street, Bridgegate, and King Street to maximise the potential to reinvest in this part of the city. guidance, referenced on p49 of the draft SDF. Agree that the nature of such spaces should be appropriate to the urban We are acutely aware that King Street Car Park operates very much as an island site with context; responding to the needs of the development and the heavy transport and public transport nodes on all four sides that severely impact in amenity neighbourhood within which it is placed. terms. Indeed, on Osborne Street there is a significant amount of bus stops and busses that utilise it as a resting space. This is very much a legacy position of its current use as a car park The SDF advocates an expansion of the Avenues concept and we need to change this land use perception as the current position stifles effective throughout, and beyond, the city centre, (p30 of the draft development and a comprehensive placemaking approach. We would ask that the approved SDF). The new routes will be determined by, and SDF rethinks bus routes and servicing at King Street Car Park and promotes the incorporated within, the forthcoming City Centre pedestrianisation of Osborne Street, Howard Street, and potentially others as this would allow Transformation Plan (Transport Plan). for significant amenity and public realm benefits to the north, south and east of the site. The SDF identifies strategic spatial principles and priorities for the future development of the city centre and, as such, does not prescribe detailed interventions for particular streets. However, the draft SDF (p28) proposes “a comprehensive reassessment of the city centre’s street network be undertaken with a view to clarifying and simplifying their movement and place functions” to develop a ‘simplified grid’ and interventions for particular streets should be informed by this and priorities reflected within the City Centre Transformation Plan. The Transformation Plan (draft SDF p30) should also incorporate measures to “Develop an efficient prioritised bus network - that simplifies routing and

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reallocates road space to buses as part of the redefined grid….”

Therefore, in the absence of an assessment of streets and movement in the city centre and at this locale, it is premature to promote pedestrianisation in a particular street, however, support for it is noted.

SPATIAL STRATEGY – TOWNSCAPE EVOLUTION Comments and support noted regarding the principle of Delete diagram on p46 : densification and the vibrancy that it can create, through “Indicative Building Heights” The SDF promotes densification of the city centre to meet the challenges ahead and we fully bringing more people to the city centre. The SDF seeks to support this. High density will contribute to the wider intensification of the city centre, provide promote appropriate densification within a placemaking Text box p47 will be deleted and critical mass that will contribute to the townscape, and stimulate the local economy. Especially context that looks across the needs of a neighbourhood and text revised accordingly. considering the ambition to double the population of the city centre by 2050 and bring more responds to its urban context. As such, new homes and people to live, work and visit. commercial development should be matched with the Diagram on p48 and associated necessary social and environmental infrastructure for text will be revised to be less Critically, the SDF does not provide any specific commentary on King Street Car Park regards cohesive, healthy and climate resilient neighbourhoods. prescriptive and convey the townscape evolution and it is shown as white land on the Indicative Building Heights Figure X strategic approach to guiding at page 46. The draft diagram on p46 denotes’ indicative existing building future densification of the centre. heights’ however, agree there is potential for ambiguity so The King Street site, and other We trust there is a reason as to why the SDF is neutral on height and massing at King Street the diagram will be revised or deleted. white land, will be included Car Park and this a matter that should rightly be addressed during pre-application discussions within a revised designation for where matters such as townscape, heritage, and materiality would be assessed on a scenario P47 of the draft SDF highlights appropriate urban conditions area of focus for densification testing basis to ensure appropriate building proportions and scale. There are recent tall for the location of buildings of height and scale. The draft text and urban repair. building precedents in the immediate locale such as Buchanan Wharf (Legal & General / will be revised to clarify this message. Barclays), Candleriggs Quarter (Drum), High Street (Get Living) and George Street (Chris Delete text on p49 text Stewart Group) to demonstrate that King Street Car Park is perfectly placed to host at least The diagram on p48 seeks to outline the strategic spatial ’Assessing proposals for similar scale tall buildings as part of the development mix, and we note that a number of the priorities and opportunities to guide the future densification buildings of scale’ above aforementioned tall building sites are also white land with no specific height and urban repair of the city centre. As such, it does not designation. prescribe site specific interventions, such as for height, but highlights areas that may be more suited to buildings of We would have expected that as a minimum, King Street car Park has the capacity to host height and scale due to their townscape context. The draft buildings well in excess of 10 storeys, so if there was to be a designation it should be identified SDF does not, however, preclude buildings of height and as ‘10 storeys and above’ on the Indicative Buildings Heights Figure and similarly identified as scale in other areas conditional on high design quality an ‘Urban Intensification / Opportunity Area’ on the ‘Urban Redensification Plan’. We trust criteria; including architectural merit, environmental that this understanding, and designations for King Street Car Park will be identified accordingly enhancement and positive contribution to neighbourhood. within the final SDF and any future planning policy that arises from it. Any height, scale and mass would fully prioritise growth within what is a fragmented and The draft SDF notes that further studies are required to appropriate location. Forexample: inform and refine this approach, (covering urban morphology and view management assessment). The text will be revised • It is within an area requiring intervention and urban repair and has been a surface level car to emphasise a contextually responsive approach to park for a considerable length of time. development proposals.

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• The site is outwith the Central Conservation Area, and in any event, the proposals are being park site will be included within a ‘designation’ attributing designed to ensure that strategic views and views of landmarks will not be compromised. priority focus for densification and urban repair, rather than remaining white land. • The site is accessible by walking, cycling, and public transport and can in essence be ‘car free’. Proposals for the King Street Car Park site should be shaped by the ambition of the SDF for appropriate densification by adopting a place-making approach that considers the holistic and sustainable functioning of its neighbourhood. As regards building height and scale, proposals should have regard to the criteria in the SDF and CDP Supplementary Guidance SG1: Placemaking Part 1 & 2, upon which it builds. However, it is important that higher density is not automatically taken to require high rise development.

The King Street Car Park site, while not located within the Conservation Area, is enveloped by it and should draw on and respect this townscape context, which, as noted above, does not preclude tall buildings subject to quality criteria.

King Street Car provides an excellent opportunity to anchor links from the Merchant City, to The SDF encourages a mix of development uses and an No modification required. the river, and Glasgow Green. We support broad brush principle such as semi-private appropriate approach to scale, mass, height. The Council will courtyards (in particular for any residential elements), public squares that can operate as work with landowners, developers, investors and applicants amenity space, and neighbourhood approach that includes a variety of amenity spaces to to support deliverability of developments. The SDF, through soften what is an area dominated by traffic dominated streets at present. its policy guidance and action plan, aims to provide increased certainty and clarity to the market regarding development In summary, the approved SDF and future planning guidance should remain aligned with the ambitions to aid deliverability. ideas that we are exploring for King Street Car Park and encourage deliverability, scale, mass, height, and a mix of uses. Without this alignment or flexibility of approach there would be the potential that any development proposals brought forward to planning would be constrained to the extent that it would be unviable or undeliverable.

Summary of Observations As above, support for repopulating the city centre noted. No modification required. No

Having reviewed the SDF, there are several observations that would support development at As above, the SD does not prescribe future building heights King Street Car Park. on a site specific basis. The King Street site will be included within an area of focus for densification and repair, rather These are noted below. than remain white land. The height and scale of proposed development will be shaped by a context responsive • We support the objectives to repopulate the city and increase its density and mix, and that placemaking approach, having regard to its surrounding priority is given to building more housing within the city centre. townscape, the CDP policy guidance reading tall buildings and the ambitions of the SDF for sustainable densification. • Densification, support for tall buildings, and scale is to be supported and will add to a more compact and sustainable city. King Street Car Park has all the attributes and characteristics to As above, the SDF supports a mix of uses across a be noted as a location that can support tall buildings and it is presently shown as white land neighbourhood. with no designation. The reason for this may be that it is transformational site where

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significant tall buildings will be supported. If this is to recorded however, then it should be As above, The SDF advocates an expansion of the Avenues highlighted as an area of at least ‘10 storeys and above’ on the Indicative Building Heights concept throughout, and beyond, the city centre, (p30 of the Plan, and as ‘Urban Intensification / Opportunity Area’ on the Urban Redensification Plan. The draft SDF). The new routes will be determined by, and townscape justification for this is also being presented at the time of writing to GCC as part of incorporated within, the forthcoming City Centre formal pre-application discussions. Transformation Plan (Transport Plan).

• Whilst the proposed development at King Street Car Park is likely to include residential as a component, it will be a mixed-use development with a variety of uses given scale and opportunity.

• The Avenues project should be extended to include Howard Street and Osborne Street to create a truly unique gateway opportunity connecting the Merchant City to the north, east, and south to the River.

Conclusion Support for the objectives of the SDF and willingness for No modification required. No The Client is supportive of the aims of the SDF and commends many of the objectives set out ongoing engagement/dialogue noted. within the report. Involve in ongoing engagement. We trust that the comments and recommendations within this representation will be considered by GCC as part of the consultation process and will be incorporated into the approved SDF and future planning guidance that is presented to Committee. We are now in formal dialogue with your planning colleagues on King Street Car Park and trust that these discussions will ensure that the SDF remains flexible and aligned to our Client’s aspirations to create a successful mixed-use development.

Given this ongoing GCC dialogue, we would kindly ask that we retain the opportunity to further engage with yourself moving forward.

Osborne & On behalf of our client, Osborne & Company, Savills is instructed to make representations to Support for the publication of the draft SDF noted. No modification required. No Company the ongoing consultation on the Draft City Centre Strategic Development Framework 2050 (“the SDF”) being undertaken by Glasgow City Council (“the Council”).

Osborne & Company is an investor and developer which is currently bringing forward major commercial developments in Glasgow City Centre including Argyle Street and North Hanover Street. Osborne & Company is committed to bringing forward high quality mixed-use developments and will continue to invest in Glasgow, providing the planning policy framework can adapt to changing market conditions and can meet the requirements of occupiers and end users of developments.

To that extent, we welcome the publication of the SDF and provide comments in respect of the six key questions raised in this consultation below.

Question 3 - Strategic Place We strongly agree with the six ‘Strategic Place Ambitions’ identified on Page 10 of the SDF. In Support for the 6 Place Ambitions noted, in particular No modification required. No Ambitions particular we agree with the ambition to ‘re-inforce the centre’s economic competitiveness’ regarding reinforcing the centre’s economic competitiveness. from which all the other five ambitions flow. At page 3 of the SDF it states, ‘The city centre is a Comments on viability noted – advising on this is not a key driver of the national economy and its ongoing economic competitiveness and vibrancy is matter for the SDF in providing platemaking guidance.

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of national significance.’ Only through ensuring that planning permissions for developments which are commercially viable and deliverable can be achieved will the Council be able to fulfil this ambition.

Question 4 – Themed Sections A Vibrant City Centre with a Growing Economy The draft SDF provides spatial development principles and No modification required. Yes Page 12 of the document states that, the Council’s aims for the city centre are, ‘to be the most priorities towards the achievement of strategic city centre- productive major city economy in the UK by 2023;’ ‘ensure it continues to be attractive to wide place ambitions, including that to ‘reinforce the centre’s investors, employers, workers residents and visitors in the future’ and to make it the ‘UK’s 2nd economic competitiveness’. The draft SDF currently most important financial centre.’ Key to achieving these ambitions will be to ensure that the references the centre-wide SEIL designation. SDF allows for major mixed-use commercial developments to be delivered across the city centre over the coming years. At page 15 of the SDF it states, The Glasgow City Innovation District (GCID) boundary is a reflection of regeneration opportunities and added value ‘The city centre is currently designated a Strategic Economic Investment Location (SEIL) in the linked to Strathclyde University’s expansion and ‘heart of the city region Strategic Development Plan and contains two further SEILs within it; the campus’ proposals, and explores development opportunities International Financial Services District (IFSD) and International Technology and Renewable for knowledge transfer and research and innovation, Energy Zone (ITREZ), now subsumed in the new Glasgow City Innovation District (GCID). The anchored by the University’s place within its neighbourhood. expansion of the IFSD and the new GCID area should be reflected in a review of strategic The GCID boundary is capable of extension following designations.’ consideration by project partners of need for additional premises and relationship to the University campus. The accompanying Figure 2.1 illustrates where the expanded IFSD and GCID will be located. We suggest that the boundary of the GCID is expanded to include the North Hanover Street Car Park adjacent to Queen Street Station and from there move along Cathedral Street to encompass the significant proposed developments around the Met Tower and the George Street complex that are currently coming forward.

In addition to the two specialist designations, there should also be an acknowledgement in the text and Figure 2.1 that the city centre as a whole will still be a key location for strategic economic investment.

A Sustainable, Liveable City Centre Support for repopulating the city centre noted. Revise diagram on p19 to be less Yes prescriptive on scale of future We support the Council’s ambition to support a ‘Compact and Dense City Centre,’ and to Agree that the conceptual transition diagrams on page 19, residential development: remove almost double the current city centre population by setting ‘a target for growth to 40,000 which relate to current and future residential areas, should tenemental reference. residents by 2030.’ Notwithstanding that, we have concerns regarding the figures on page 19 not be too prescribe on scale as are intended to show overall showing areas for ‘Higher’ and ‘Tenemental’ density development. We make further repopulation of centre and indicate that some areas may be observations in relation to building heights in our comments to Question 5 on the Spatial more appropriate for family living or higher density, given Strategy below, but our view is that these designations are over proscriptive and do not reflect their context. The diagram will be revised accordingly to the actual history of development in the city centre over the last 75 years where height has remove ‘tenemental prescription’ and clarify transition. been added to Georgian and Victorian ‘Tenemental’ buildings throughout the city centre often Notwithstanding, densification of the centre will largely be in stage where further roof extensions have been made over time along with new tall buildings achieved through tenemental human scale, which does not of significant height across the city centre both within and outwith the Central Conservation preclude additional top up height or taller buildings subject Area (Figure X on page 46 of the SDF illustrates this point). to quality criteria within the SDF relating to sustainable densification and the City Development Plan CDP1 and This contradiction in the SDF needs to be addressed and it is our opinion that the key on page SG1:Placemaking (Parts 1&2). 19 should be altered to reference ‘Potential for Higher Density City Living’ and to remove the reference to ‘Tenemental’ and to replace this with ‘Varied Density City Living’ to allow for

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more flexibility in the consideration of individual proposals within the city centre which can help maximise the Council’s sustainability agenda by making the best use of existing public transport hubs as well as helping meet the target to almost double the number of city centre residents by 2030.

A Connected City Centre Support for connectivity improvements noted, in particular The draft SDF Spatial Strategy will Yes the rebalancing of streets to integrate and give more space to be revised to emphasise the We agree with the Council’s ambitions to create a much more connected city centre. In pedestrians, cycles and public transport. context-responsive approach to particular, the remodelling of existing streets to better integrate pedestrian, cycle and public density and scale across the transport routes through the city centre. Much of this is already coming forward through the The SDF aims to promote a context responsive placemaking centre. Council’s District Regeneration Frameworks and Avenues Strategy. The delivery of these new approach to density across a neighbourhood and the wider routes will rely in part on new developments coming forward in the city centre to provide city centre. As such, the draft text will be revise to place funding for their delivery through planning contributions. It is therefore critical that the SDF is emphasis on assessment within the urban context. not over proscriptive in other areas in respect of scale and density to allow for individual Development proposals will be assessed against the policies proposals to be assessed on their own merits. We make further comment sin this regard in contained within the Glasgow City Development Plan and relation to Section 6 of the SDF, Spatial Strategy, below. relevant Supplementary Guidance. SG 1 Placemaking promotes a holistic approach which takes into account the wider context to ensure elements of the built environment (including the scale of development, built form etc.) come together to define the character and identity of a place.

A Green and Resilient Centre Support for greening the city centre noted. No modification required No

We agree with the Council’s ambitions to create a much more greener city centre. The delivery As above, the SDF advocates a context responsive approach of enhanced, greener public streets and spaces will rely on new developments coming forward to development and all proposals will be assessed against the in the city centre to provide funding for their delivery through planning contributions. It is SDF and the policies and Supplementary Guidance within the therefore critical that the SDF is not over proscriptive in other areas, especially in respect of Glasgow City Development Plan . SG 1 Placemaking promotes scale and density, to allow individual proposals to be assessed on their own merits. We make a holistic approach which takes into account the wider further comments on this matter in our response to Question 5, below. context to ensure elements of the built environment (including the scale of development) come together to define the character and identity of a place. The SDF requires development to positively contribute towards the improvement of its neighbourhood and ensure all residents, workers and visitors to the city centre have access to good quality open and green space.

Question 5 – City Centre In respect of the section on page 46, ‘Locating Buildings of Height and Scale’ we are of the The section in the draft SDF relating to guiding ‘buildings of The section overall will be revised Yes Districts and Masterplan opinion that there should be greater flexibility in the assessment of the appropriateness of tall height and scale’ will be revised to clarify the need for a to clarify focus on sustainable re- Areas buildings in city centre locations. contextually appropriate approach to such buildings. The densification. section seeks to highlight areas where appropriate urban In order to achieve the Council’s over-arching vision of delivering a denser and more conditions/townscape context provide greater opportunity Text will be revised to emphasise connected city centre which is attractive to new residents and provide opportunities to make for taller buildings and does not seek to prescribe their assessment of proposals within Glasgow the 2nd most important centre in the UK (see comments above), the bullet point the urban context. location. The draft SDF does not, however, preclude buildings criteria are over proscriptive. of height and scale in other areas conditional on high design

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quality criteria as included in CDP Supplementary Guidance As stated in our response to Question 4, above, many of the city centre’s Georgian and SG1: Placemaking Part 1 & 2, and the draft SDF will be revised Victorian buildings have been extended vertically over the years and indeed some have been to clarify this. extended in stages. The text in the first paragraph on page 47 should be revised to reflect how building conversions and extensions have actually come forward in the city centre over time. The diagram on p48 seeks to outline the strategic spatial There is no rationale for limiting tall buildings to areas of less historic character or areas of priorities and opportunities to guide the future densification urban repair. It will be up to individual proposals to demonstrate how they integrate with their and urban repair of the city centre. Agree that the diagram surroundings. Those bullet points should be removed and text from the concluding paragraph and text should be revised to clarify the opportunity - and not on page 47 inserted instead: prescription – for taller buildings in particular areas for intensification. ‘an assessment of building height, scale, form and mass should be taken across a neighbourhood, block and along a street (and not just a development site) to consider its The section overall will be revised to clarify the focus on contribution to the urban morphology of the city centre, its townscape and skyline.’ sustainable re-densification and emphasise a contextually responsive approach to development proposals. On page 48 of the SDF it states:

‘Urban intensification/opportunity areas. Situated outside the Conservation Area, these areas are more suited to buildings of scale…’

Given that taller building should be capable of being delivered within the city centre as well as at its periphery, this text should be revised to state:

‘Urban intensification/opportunity areas. Situated outside the Conservation Area, these areas provide opportunities for buildings of scale…’

In respect of the text on page 49, which states:

(i) reference to the SDF Urban Densification Plan (diagram ’x’) to assess if the site falls within the appropriate locations…’ (ii) This is again overly proscriptive and would be better replaced with the text from page 47, ‘an assessment of building height, scale, form and mass should be taken across a neighbourhood, block and along a street (and not just a development site) to consider its contribution to the urban morphology of the city centre, its townscape and skyline.’

This will also allow greater flexibility in assessing individual development proposals. The proposed ‘Urban Morphology Plan’ which is identified as a future action on page 67 would be a better defence point than Figure X on page 46 which would be better titled as ‘Existing Indicative Building Heights’ Agree that masterplans should be flexible and responsive to In respect of the ‘Strategic Opportunities: Development Masterplan areas’ section at page 60 changing economic and other conditions. The draft text on of the SDF, this should include text that masterplans should be flexible and be capable of being page 60 will be revised to include this. The SDF recognises the updated to meet future economic and market conditions or updated development priorities. need to respond to future challenges and opportunities. This will allow the Council to work with key investors and stakeholders in bringing forward the development of particular areas or districts an provide any necessary updates to masterplans at any future appropriate point in time.

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Question 6 – Emphasis In respect of greater emphasis, it is our opinion that the above changes to Section 6, Spatial Comments noted. Agree that the ‘spatial strategy’ section The action plan will be revised to Yes Strategy are vital if the overall ambition set out in the SDF is to be met. Delivering significant should be revised as noted above. The SDF seeks to be explicitly note some of the key scale and density of development in other UK cities has created significant economic and social flexible and not restrict the possibility of very high-quality tall agencies and partners involved in benefits. The SDF must remain a flexible document in order not to restrict the possibility of and/or dense development and encourages such to meet the delivery of development very high-quality tall and high density developments coming forward. ambitions for a liveable, vibrant more densely populated ambitions for the centre. centre. The SDF, however, seeks to manage quality of In addition to working in partnership with local people there should also be a greater emphasis development and encourage high quality densification that on working with the Scottish Government, key agencies and stakeholders in bringing forward will be sustainable. The SDF also highlights that high density the significant levels of development envisaged in the SDF. The document would benefit from does not necessarily equate to high rise development. listing these bodies, including the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, as parties that the Council will look to for support and advice in delivering the vision set out in the SDF. Agree need for multi-agency collaborative working. The draft SDF page 7 currently notes the need for such collaboration “between Governement, the City Council, key agencies, investors, developers, city business, institutions, local residents, workers and visitors” and will reiterate this in the action plan, along with noting some of the key partner as suggested.

Question 7 – Action Plan This would benefit from a Tall Buildings Assessment Tool, which could be brought forward in Comments noted. Further refinement of tall buildings The action plan will be revised to yes conjunction with the proposed ‘Urban Morphology Plan’ on page 67. This could provide best guidance will be considered in the forthcoming review of the update reference to the practice and examples of how tall building proposals should be brought forward and greater CDP (particularly of CDP Supplementary Guidance SG1: production of a View clarity on how these will be assessed by Council officers. Placemaking Part 1 & 2). Management Plan that will also take account of the city centre’s However, the action plan will be revised to update reference evolving form. to the production of a View Management Plan that will also take account of the city centre’s evolving form and inform the assessment of development proposals.

Question 8 – Other The SDF provides an ambitions framework for the transformation of Glasgow City Centre over Comments and support noted. The SDF will be revised as No modification required. Comments the next 30 years. This is welcomed. The Council must though audit the document to ensure above to ensure such flexibility is retained and encourage that it is not overly proscriptive and remains flexible enough to allow it to adapt to changing high quality development that will enhance the city centre economic circumstances and market demand as well as ensuring that all development and ensure its holistically (socially, economically, proposals can be assessed on their own merits. Some of the most iconic buildings that have environmentally) sustainable re-densification. been delivered in major UK city centres over the last 20 years have not fitted seamlessly with existing planning policies. The Council must ensure that the SDF provides the opportunity for outstanding developments to be delivered in the city centre and does not create a barrier to innovation and investment.

We trust that the above comments are useful and we look forward to working with the Council to help deliver high-quality mixed-use developments across the city centre in the coming years. We would be happy to discuss and expand on these comments if required by the Council.

SEPA Documents, Policy and Strategy Framework Comments noted. The SDF will be revised to refer to Yes City Development Plan policies The Glasgow City Development Plan (CDP) establishes the spatial strategy for the city and The SDF will be revised to refer to City Development Plan and associated Supplementary

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establishes key aims. policies and associated Supplementary Guidance. Guidance.

The Draft City Centre Strategic Development Framework 2050 (CCSDF), “sits under” but is informed by the CDP, and seeks to establish the spatial ambition and development direction that will guide the future evolution of the City Centre towards 2050.

A number of detailed planning policies within the CDP, will be relevant to the CCSDF (and associated District Regeneration Frameworks (DRFs)). Policies of particular relevance include CDP 1: Placemaking Principle, CDP 2: Sustainable Spatial Strategy, CDP 3: Economic Development, CDP 4: Network of Centres, CDP 5: Resource Management, CDP 6: Green Belt and Green Network, CDP 7: Natural Environment, CDP 8: Water Environment, CDP 9: Historic Environment, CDP 10: Meeting Housing Need, CDP 11: Sustainable Transport, CDP 12: Delivering Development.

1The Draft City Centre Strategic Development Framework (CCSDF) has identified nine City Centre Districts to bring forward individual evidence based regeneration frameworks. The CCSDF will set out the placemaking ambition and strategic policy guidance and will be used to inform the nine local development frameworks.

It is therefore important that the relevant local development plan policies, which should underpin development principles, are identified at a strategic level within the CCSDF. Currently there is no reference to Plan Policies within the CCSDF which could result in undermining its policy guidance role.

SEPA is aware that two of the nine city centre districts (Broomielaw and St Enoch) have already The SDF is informed by public and other stakeholder been issued for public consultation. Given that the CCSDF is still to be agreed and finalised, consultation for the District Regeneration Frameworks and SEPA has concerns that not all of the relevant issues or overall direction for regeneration of responds to the issues raised through it. The SDF was these districts have been identified prepared in consultation with the DRF team, who carried out city centre wide analysis in the absence of the SDF, to Should the current draft CCSDF be significantly altered it is recommended that the establish the context for the District regeneration proposals consultations on the Broomielaw and St Enoch districts are revisited. which has helped align the SDF’s strategic context and DRFs local placemaking proposals. The CCSDF looks forward to 2050 and during this time the Local Development Plan for the city will be updated. Key policies within the Plan will evolve and change based on the changing The SDF will be a rolling document and, as a spatial guidance environment and the aspirations of the city of Glasgow. It is therefore important that the document that responds to local issues, it will inform the next CCSDF is seen as a “rolling document” which must be proof checked on a regular basis to iteration of the City Development Plan. The SDF will be ensure its aims and direction align with the Plan. reviewed regularly to ensure ongoing alignment with the CDP. It is understood that the CCSDF and Development Regeneration Frameworks (DRFs) for the nine central districts will be considered as supplementary planning guidance for the Local Plan. SEPA would recommend therefore that these important framework documents are subject to Comment noted. the same level of scrutiny as for other supplementary guidance.

Flood Risk The SDF will be revised to note flood risk along the riverside The SDF will be revised to reflect Yes and reflect the Council’s approach to exploring and the Council’s approach to SEPA believes that it is crucial, at this early stage, to recognise the constraints of all riverside alleviating tidal flood risk developed in consultation with exploring and alleviating tidal

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development particularly in relation to flood risk. SEPA and outlined in the River Clyde Development Corridor flood risk developed in SDF. consultation with SEPA and There is an expectation that any forthcoming development is underpinned by a robust and up- outlined in the River Clyde to-date flood study. To support this, there is currently a requirement to undertake a full The SDF will note that the City Council is preparing an Development Corridor SDF. update of the River Clyde Flood Management Strategy. updated Flood Model to assess the impact of flooding and to inform the way forward, which may include land raising or While the CCSDF report (page 35) states that Glasgow City Council has prepared an updated flood plain defence. Corridor SDF. flood model, SEPA is not aware that any new or interim flood model has been produced. SEPA is a statutory consultee for flood risk issues and would wish to assess and endorse any model which is to be used to inform flood risk in relation to the suitability of development proposals. The SDF recommends that an Integrated Green-Blue Currently there is insufficient information to test scenario development proposals or to assess Infrastructure Strategy be prepared for the City Centre to their suitability or cumulative impact. provide a joint strategy for landscape and biodiversity improvement and surface water management to reduce the It is crucial that areas of floodplain are protected from inappropriate development or use in overall flood risk through reducing the volume of surface line with Scottish Planning Policy and the CDP. Additionally, we are unlikely to support floating water draining in to the public sewerage system. development due to the introduction of people and property to flood risk areas, the potential piecemeal reduction of channel and/or floodplain conveyance, river encroachment, access/egress issues etc.

We therefore strongly recommend that the CCSDF recognises the constraints and current uncertainties with respect to flood risk and the type of development within its boundaries which would be sustainable.

Air Quality Comments noted No modification required No

SEPA welcomes the recognition of poor air quality within the draft report and the various measures identified to lead to improvements. It is important that the requirements of the city’s air quality policies are met.

Sustainable Heat and Power Support noted. The SDF will be revised to refer to Yes As above, The SDF will be revised to refer to City City Development Plan policies SEPA welcomes the reports references to this issue in relation to the sustainable urban Development Plan policies and associated Supplementary and associated Supplementary environment, environmental building design and green infrastructure. Relevant Plan Policies Guidance. Guidance. should be identified

Integrated Green and Blue Infrastructure Strategy Support noted No modification required No

The report recognises the importance of including a “Green and Blue Landscape Infrastructure plan in achieving the overall key aims of the CCSDF, which SEPA would endorse.

Broomhill Further to your email dated Monday 16 December 2019 inviting Community Council Support noted No modification required No Community comments regarding the above document, I am writing to offer the support of Broomhill Council Community Council (BCC).

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physically on Broomhill. However, as Glasgow residents, we all have a stake in the future of our City Centre as it evolves into "a more people-focussed, socially inclusive and climate resiliant place". Accordingly, BCC supports the vision, strategic place ambitions and spatial framework for future development set out in the document.

Scottish Page 51 of the SDF shows SE’s sites (TIC East and West) as being sites of urban repair with The SDF aims to outline strategic placemaking ambitions and The SDF District placemaking Yes Enterprise (re TIC multipurpose play areas (excerpt attached). SE’s concern is that these sites represent the development principles, in response to strategic needs and diagrams will be revised to make sites) Technology Innovation Centre (TIC ) and form the heart of the emerging Glasgow City opportunities. The denotation for public space and play them more conceptual and Innovation District (GCID). TIC Zone partners have already invested £100m to construct the facilities in the draft SDF was intended to highlight a need for strategic, and less site specific, in Technology Innovation Centre (TIC) and the inovo building. In 2010, the SE Board approved a this in the neighbourhood and not ascribe provision to any conveying simple placemaking contribution of £11m towards the TIC and £13.5m to construct the inovo building. The specific site. Therefore, the District placemaking diagrams will priorities. be revised to make them more conceptual and strategic, and facilities provided a mix of accommodation for academic and industry engagement activity. less site specific, in conveying simple placemaking priorities. The two sites (still in SE ownership) comprising 0.76Ha (1.89 acres) shown as TIC West and TIC East on the diagram below are key to expanding the hub of innovation within GCID. The District Regeneration Framework for the Merchant City will advise on local opportunities for the creation of public TIC Zone Phase 2 - The investment proposition SE is being asked to consider is for a proposed space and play space. The creation of such space is a key development comprising 30,000 sq m (c300,000 sq ft) of accommodation provided over two ambition of the SDF. new buildings as an expansion of the TIC Zone. The buildings will be constructed on SE owned sites (TIC West and TIC East). The occupational mix for TIC West 10,000 sq m (107,642 sq ft) The Council will work with partners to progress the successful will be 30% UoS:70% industry engagement Grade A office. TIC East 20,000 sq m (215,284 sq ft) development of the Glasgow City Innovation District.

UoS 60% UoS/industry space and 40% wet and dry lab facilities. Total development cost is

c.£150m. Planning consent for 10,000 sq m Grade A office has already been granted for TIC West.

It is highly unlikely that these sites would ever be available as open or park space as they are seen as crucial to a successful innovation district given its proximity to the University, providing real opportunity to provide facilities that can encourage further collaboration and innovation between industry and academia. As such SE requests that the sites in question have the reference to play areas and public space removed from the Strategic Development Framework, and instead identify them as TIC Zone Phase 2.

The plan on page 59 shows the extent of the Glasgow City Innovation District. However my The SDF will be revised to show the finalised boundary for The SDF will be revised to show Yes colleagues have provided me with the Glasgow City Innovation District boundary plan as the Glasgow City Innovation District. the finalised boundary for the agreed by the partners, attached. Could the SDF be updated to show this extended Glasgow City Innovation District. boundary?

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