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Steven Rae

First look at Glasgow Merchant City development that will dramatically change skyline

Images have emerged revealing the extent of the transformation to Glasgow's Merchant City.

A communal garden space, landscaped roof gardens and terraces, and public artwork are key features of the plans.

The current makeshift car park in Ingram Street will be turned into a mixed-use development, split into four buildings, if plans are approved.

Meanwhile, the buildings at 65-97 Ingram Street will feature 109 apartments between four and six storeys.

The plans from developer Artisan Real Estate include "striking communal landscaped roof gardens and terraces", and a publicly accessed landscaped garden courtyard.

The courtyard will feature raised planting beds with trees, lawns, plots to grow vegetables, bird boxes, and bee keeping, while the "calming" garden will also have specialist lighting, and public artwork.

In its submission to Glasgow City Council, the developer said: "Specialist landscaped designers are creating plans for a rich, natural experience for both residents and visitors with natural pathways, specialist lighting and seating areas.

An artist's impression of the buildings as viewed from Candleriggs, with the Ramshorn Theatre visible in the background. (Artisan Real Estate)

"The design will also include public artwork sympathetic to the site’s historic setting and conservation trail, as well as aligning with the existing Merchant City Art Trail."

The mixed-use development will have landscaped roof gardens. (Artisan Real Estate)

The properties themselves will be a range of one, two and three-bedroom apartments. There will also be up to four commercial units on the ground floor for offices, retail, or cafe space.

Artisan Real Estate said that in the last three months, more than 1,200 people have engaged in a public consultation, and that 80% of people "endorsed the use of the site for low carbon homes".

They added that the development "will enhance the significant investment we are already committed to in Glasgow which will help continue to improve the city’s landscape".

No car parking spaces are planned, in line with the city’s net-zero ambitions, however, residents will be provided with secure bike spaces and access to the council's car club.

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