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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Sandhya Suresh

Glasgow set for skyscraper boom as new guide identifies suitable sites

A new guide has identified areas in Glasgow suitable for skyscraper development.

The Tall Buildings Design Guide outlines regions like Charing Cross, Anderston Quay, Trongate, and Cowcaddens as potential sites for taller structures.

The guide also provides expectations for building quality, design, and aesthetics.

There is a focus on mixed-use developments, recommending street-level retail and leisure spaces.

This marks a departure from previous decades when building heights were restricted.

The guide anticipates a shift in the city's skyline, aiming to achieve the city centre population densities typical of European cities.

The guidance was developed based on feedback from initial consultations with architects, designers, developers, and amenity organisations, as well as a public consultation that received more than 270 responses.

Councillor Ruairi Kelly, convener for development and land use at Glasgow City Council, said: "Tall buildings will play a significant role in our ambition to grow the city centre population and encouraging major construction projects will be a boost for the local economy and employment.

"Having clear parameters of what we will support, and where, will give clarity to residents and assurances to those who wish to invest and develop in our city.

"Glasgow is very much open for business, and if we want to see a thriving city then we need to build it."

The guidance will be presented to the council's City Administration Committee for final approval.

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