Plans have been submitted to redevelop the Shawlands Arcade into hundreds of apartments. As outlined in the proposals, a retail space would be created at ground floor level.
Plans have been submitted for a £150 million redevelopment of the Shawlands Arcade.
Creating hundreds of new homes and shops
The owners of the shopping mall, which dates back to 1960, have lodged their plans to transform it by creating hundreds of new homes and shops on the site with the council.
As outlined in the plans, the ground floor of the building would be dedicated to commercial space while 330 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments would be created above.
The plans also include the creation of greenspace and public realm areas including public seating and spaces for play, performance, and art.
240 direct jobs within the Glasgow economy
Developers say that the regeneration will support 240 direct jobs within the Glasgow economy and a further estimated 150 construction jobs.
Neal Jamieson, Director of Ediston real estate said: “We are pleased to submit plans for a viable alternative to the existing arcade. Having consulted with the community over the past year, we know that replacement of the current dated complex is much wanted.
Carefully considered to ensure a regeneration that is realistic and deliverable
“The proposed balance of housing and retail uses has been carefully considered to ensure a regeneration that is realistic and deliverable.”
Nearly 80 per cent of those who gave feedback in the consultations said they think the current arcade is ‘poor or extremely poor quality’, with the majority wanting to see a better range of shops incorporating a mix of high street names and independent traders.
However, we previously told how Living Rent Glasgow said the plans to create retail units and new homes ‘failed to address the lack of affordable housing in the area’.
They said: “During both rent and cost of living crises, it seems unfathomable that developers want to create luxury apartments which will not cater for families or the local community. Such development will contribute to ever-rising rents in the area and ultimately force working-class people to move out of Shawlands.”
Jonny McDonald, chair of My Shawlands Business Improvement District added: “As we head into an increasingly difficult economic climate, we are encouraged that the arcade’s owners have prepared a set of plans that are economically viable and can be delivered.
“The existing arcade is increasingly detracting from the overall town centre and it’s been a long-held aspiration of My Shawlands to see it replaced.”
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