Plans have been unveiled for a stretch of Argyle Street to be covered by a glasshouse and pedestrianised.
The design is intended to give restaurants on the popular 'Finnieston strip' the ability to ensure more effective social distancing during the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
The proposals have received the backing of a number of business, who would be able to use the space to spread out tables and chairs for customer, reports Glasgow West End Today.
The glasshouse would be located for the block between Kelvingrove Street and Derby Street and would reportedly cost around £1.5million.
Architect John Macleod, who also owns the popular Crabshakk restaurant on Argyle Street, has drawn up the blueprints for the design over Zoom calls in just three weeks.
John said that despite the proposals could be a way of boosting Glasgow's economy as the country continues to struggle with the implications of lockdown.
In a letter to the city's Lord Provost, John said: "“The proposal represents a possible solution both short and long term, for what is very likely to follow in the weeks and months ahead.
“The project is narrow in focus – one short strip of independent commercial businesses – but may offer solutions beyond this in other locations.
“In the short time this has come together I have canvassed as much support from the businesses affected as I can and I will continue to make the plans open for discussion in the wider community which are affected by these plans if this goes further.
“All businesses I contacted have expressed enthusiastic support.”
He continued: “The speed of events really makes this an emergency and only in these times could something of this scope and scale be contemplated.”
The glasshouse would be a temporary measure, but could remain in place for many years if lockdown measures continue to have implications on social distancing rules.
Traffic would be diverted to Sauchiehall Street and active travel promoted in the area.
The Gannet restaurant, which is also located on the same stretch of road, has supported the measures.
A Tweet from the business read: “This is a great display of thinking outside the box to overcome adversity…
“We really have a chance for Glasgow to lead the way for a workable future.”
