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Holly Lennon

Glaswegians to have say their on plans to transform Archaos nightclub into student flats

The public is being given the chance to look over updated plans to transform the site of the former Archaos nightclub.

Developers are looking to turn the site on Queen Street into purpose-built student accommodation to address a 'shortage' of student beds in the city.

The redevelopment would accommodate around 230 students in fully serviced apartments and state-of-the-art amenity facilities and could be worth more than £10 million to the economy during the construction phase.

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Archaos closed down in 2007 with the building laying vacant for years since. The site is described as in 'extremely poor condition' with previous proposals to use it as a nightclub and office unsuccessful due to the costs required to refurbish the building.

CA Ventures has said that due to the constraints on the site itself, student accommodation is seen as the viable route for redevelopment and is now giving the public the chance to have their say.

It's understood that Tam Shepherds Joke Shop will be offered a space in the new ground floor unit.

A representative from CA Ventures said: "We are delighted to meet with the community in our second engagement event. Very helpful and constructive feedback has been received through the first event and our website, and we have aimed to incorporate this into the proposals where possible.

“These exciting proposals represent a significant investment in Glasgow and will serve to regenerate a currently derelict site. It will serve to provide much-needed student accommodation in a building that has lain empty since 2007 and which, due to its condition, provides limited options for redevelopment.

"During a well-documented shortage of purpose-built student accommodation, potential students have no choice but to explore rental properties, which adds to the already significant strain on housing stock.

“We envisage this site as a perfect opportunity to add to the vibrant community of students currently living in central Glasgow, benefitting local shops.

This second consultation event will be held on Thursday December 1 between 2pm-6 pm at the former Bowery Bar on Queen Street which neighbours the nightclub.

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