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City Centre City Centre Strategic Development Framework TABLE OF RESPONSES OFFICIAL 2 COMMENTATOR QUESTION COMMENT (VERBATIM) THEME(S) RECOMMENDATION RESPONSE CHANGE (WHERE APPROPRIATE) 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 OFFICIAL City Centre Strategic Development Framework 2 OFFICIAL 3 COMMENTATOR QUESTION COMMENT (VERBATIM) THEME(S) RECOMMENDATION RESPONSE CHANGE (WHERE APPROPRIATE) 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 OFFICIAL City Centre Strategic Development Framework 3 OFFICIAL 4 COMMENTATOR QUESTION COMMENT (VERBATIM) THEME(S) RECOMMENDATION RESPONSE CHANGE (WHERE APPROPRIATE) 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.