Glasgow plans major transformation of Anderston Station area

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 20:03 · Archive

Glasgow City Council is consulting on plans to transform the area around Anderston Station into a greener, more accessible public space.

Glasgow City Council has launched a public consultation on the Connecting Anderston project, which would transform the area around Anderston Station into a greener, more accessible public space.

The plans include a new public plaza with paving, planting, rain gardens, seating, cycle parking and space for public art. A two-way cycle track would connect to existing infrastructure on Elderslie Street, creating a continuous active travel link between the city centre and West End. The design pays tribute to Anderston's weaving heritage with surface treatments reflecting the area's history.

The underused stepped footbridge over North Street would be removed and replaced with upgraded street-level crossings to improve accessibility. Tactile paving, improved lighting and clearer wayfinding are also included. Landscaping is intended to soften the motorway's impact and help manage surface water.

Counsellor Angus Millar, city convener for transport and climate, said the proposals would create a safer, greener public space and a more pleasant link between Anderston and the improved Argyle Street West Avenue in the city centre. The public consultation closes on 22 November.

How it is being reported

• Glasgow area could be completely transformed under new green plansGlasgow City Council consults on greener Anderston Station plans, with a new plaza, safer crossings and cycle link connecting the city centre and West End.The Herald · 13 Oct, 19:27
• Glasgow's Anderston could be completely transformed under ambitious new plansGlasgow City Council consults on greener Anderston Station plaza, safer crossings and cycle links between the city centre and West End. Views sought by November 22.Glasgow Times · 13 Oct, 15:03

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