Plans for Glasgow riverfront makeover with play parks and street markets

The banks of the River Clyde are in line for a major makeover, including play parks, new paths, planting, and the erection of pavilion buildings for street markets and other uses.

Custom House Quay on the north side of the Clyde and Carlton Place on the southside are to be transformed under the new plans, which will cover 7.86 hectares between Glasgow bridge and Victoria bridge.

The riverfront currently faces problems, with reports of anti-social behaviour in the Custom House Quay area, while Carlton Place is an overgrown no-go zone due to the condition of the quay wall.

Designs for a main gathering space alongside the river LDRS

The regeneration proposals from Glasgow City Council include quay wall repairs, spaces for gathering and pop-up events and lighting. New flowers and plants are to be added to boost diversity along with trees. And the historic Ladies Waiting Room building on Clyde Street could be turned into a venue serving food and drink.

A design statement said: “Glasgow’s River Clyde is one of its greatest assets. It has the potential to positively contribute to the city’s identity, quality of life and the economy.

“The regeneration of the River Clyde is of national importance.

“The masterplan provides an opportunity to (re)activate this prominent waterfront, to restore and transform the perception of the river from a barrier into an open space, connecting its surrounding communities.

How Carlton Place could look if the plans go ahead LDRS

It continued: “The project’s key ambitions are to enhance pedestrian and cycle connectivity along the river edge and to create active public spaces which bring vibrancy to the area.”

Glasgow City Council has submitted a planning application for the proposal with architects Hawkins\Brown leading the designs.

The application is being considered by officials, and members of the public can comment.