UPDATED plans have been unveiled for the £130 million build of over 400 apartments at a derelict site currently used as a car park by Glasgow’s Kingston Bridge.
The proposals, first announced in March, are being brought forward by global real estate management firm, CA Ventures and would comprise a mix of one to three-bedroom build-to-rent flats being constructed alongside a range of ground-floor commercial spaces – including shops, cafés, and restaurants to serve the growing neighbourhood and community.
CA Ventures said the building would embody the ‘highest levels’ of sustainable design underpinned by a whole life carbon assessment. Furthermore, the firm said the build would see the creation of a ‘landmark’ building on the city’s skyline.
Members of the public will be able to view the refined proposals for the build at a public exhibition on Wednesday 10 May at Box Hub (50 Washington Street, Glasgow G3 8AZ) between 3-7pm. The exhibition boards will also be available on the project website following the exhibition.
A spokesperson for CA Ventures said, “We are pleased to be bringing forward our proposals to create a high-quality new landmark building in Glasgow’s city centre following our initial round of consultation in March. The feedback we have received to date has been invaluable and our upcoming second event serves an opportunity for us to respond to comments provided.
“Serving as a gateway into the city centre, we are really excited about delivering this investment in Glasgow, providing quality homes for hundreds of residents in the city centre and contributing to the transformation of the Broomielaw district into a thriving and dynamic neighbourhood.
“Members of the local community and other interested parties are encouraged to attend our second event and we look forward to hearing their thoughts on the updated proposals.”
A proposal of application notice was submitted to Glasgow City Council for the project in March 2023, signalling the start of a 12-week consultation process on the proposals. If approved, the development would be the second development delivered in Glasgow by the CA Ventures, who recent opened a 422-bed purpose-built student accommodation development on Cathedral Street.
The project team includes Hoskins Architects; Scott Hobbs Planning, planning consultant; Turley, heritage, townscape, and visual impact consultant; KS4, project manager and cost consultant; WSP, structural and civil engineer; and Calford Seaden, mechanical and electrical engineer.
