NEW images have been released showing what a revamped Buchanan Galleries could look like after the current building is demolished.
The artist's impressions mark the launch of the second stage of a consultation on the future of the 20-year-old Glasgow shopping centre.
The images show a mixed-use, open area with green space and restaurants.
Landsec, which owns the building, said the illustrative images show how replacing the existing building would create more public spaces, street-level shops and better connectivity across the city.
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The current plan is to replace Buchanan Galleries with a new, net-zero mixed-use urban district in the heart of Glasgow city centre.
The firm said the plans would also help improve connections with public transport, support active travel and help people move across the city more easily.
It would also see Glasgow lose 2000 car-parking spaces.
Flexible workplaces and a variety of office sizes with a diverse mix of tenants are also possibilities.
Nick Davis, senior development director of Landsec, said: “We had a positive response to stage one of our public consultation and are looking forward to hearing more views and opinions throughout September.
"These illustrative images aim to bring to life some of our emerging ideas for the masterplan which reflects the feedback we have received to date from the public.
"We want more local voices to help shape our masterplan for this exciting project to create a more accessible, green, safe and vibrant city centre which works for everyone, and we would encourage as many people as possible to have their say.”
Phase one of the plan will consider a series of new "public realm" spaces as part of Landsec’s vision to create a cleaner and greener city centre environment and a safe space to walk, wheel and dwell.
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A larger, open and fully accessible public space is being considered to support people in coming together for a range of activities.
There are also proposals for a terrace or pavilion near Queen Street Station to enable cultural and community events to take place.
No decisions have been taken on the Concert Hall steps but the proposals outline the potential options for a more accessible entrance which would continue to serve as an outdoor gathering place for public activities and events.
During stage two of the consultation the public is encouraged to share their views on these initial ideas which will be considered ahead of more advanced designs being shared in the autumn.
Full details of how the public can get involved are available on the Commonplace website: https://buchanangalleries.commonplace.is/
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