Ambitious plans to transform the Broomielaw area of the city are being developed.

The proposals include a riverside park, plans for new communities to grow the population and attract new investment and businesses to the area.

The Broomielaw regeneration is the next stage in the council’s plans for the city centre, which include the current Avenues project in Sauchiehall Street and moving to Argyle Street.

The River Park would be along both sides of the River Clyde improving the public space and creating leisure opportunities on the river.

The aim is to make the area a destination in the city centre all year round for residents and visitors.

The regeneration plan will also look at the impact the M8 and Kingston Bridge has on the area and what opportunities it can offer.

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Currently, the effect of the M8 is negative as it divides the city centre form the west end with unappealing spaces on either side, at Anderston Cross and under the bridge.

Another strand of the plans is to transform a quiet part of the city into a more lively district, with more bars , restaurants and other nighttime economy opportunities.

It is characterised just now as a no man’s land with large derelict plots and an area where people move in cars from the city centre to the west end or SEC or to get on to the motorway or Clydeside Expressway.

The long term vision is more amenities along the riverfront and a place people are comfortable walking around in, with better cycling space.

The Council recognises it cannot achieve the vision alone and needs to attract investment and input from land owners.

It plans to work with its partners to develop a masterplan for the area.

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A public consultation on the plans will be delivered through the Broomielaw District Regeneration Framework, starting on 8 February.

Susan Aitken, leader of Glasgow City Council, urged people to have their say on the consultation.

She said: “These ambitious plans will help the council and our partners to bring Broomielaw to its full potential life and allow the area to take its proper place in the life of the city.

“This is a part of Glasgow that has enormous scope to influence the future development of the city centre and the river corridor, so please take the opportunity to help shape the final plans by taking part in the consultation on the Broomielaw District Regeneration Framework.”