Glasgow plans temporary use for Union Street fire site

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 14:22 · Archive

Glasgow City Council is close to completing plans for temporary use of the Union Street fire site.

Glasgow City Council has confirmed that concept designs for temporary use of the Union Street fire site are close to completion. Details of the plans are to be announced in the coming weeks. The site, at the corner of Union Street and Gordon Street, is under multiple ownership.

The council has appointed O'Donnell Brown architects to produce a design concept for the temporary use. The plans being considered include space for the businesses displaced by the fire, a public event area, temporary retail and leisure facilities. A 'Boxpark style' development with shops and bars could be installed while a permanent solution is found.

The area was previously occupied by several businesses including Sexy Coffee, Blue Lagoon and Shelter Scotland, along with tattooists, make-up studios and hairdressers. At a community council meeting on 27 October, residents asked for updates on the site. Councillor Angus Millar confirmed that work was ongoing to develop the plans.

How it is being reported

• Plans for temporary Union Street fire site development close to fruitionGlasgow Union Street fire site plans are close to completion, with temporary shops, leisure and event space proposed. Designs are due in the coming weeks.The Herald · 1 Nov, 13:51
• Major update on future of Glasgow's Union Street fire sitePlans for the temporary use of the Union Street fire site are "close to completion", Glasgow City Council has confirmed.Glasgow Times · 1 Nov, 06:00

In this story: Glasgow City Council · Union Street · Gordon Street · Sexy Coffee · Blue Lagoon · Shelter Scotland · O'Donnell Brown

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