A LOCAL councillor has called for residents to get involved in a public consultation over plans to radically change a "sterile" area of the city.

Yesterday the Evening Times revealed the first images of an ambitious scheme to completely change the riverfront at the Broomielaw.

Now Philip Braat, Depute Lord Provost and councillor for Anderston/City/Yorkhill Ward, has said he hopes the public will make their opinions heard.

Mr Braat said: “The proposals for the Broomielaw are very ambitious indeed.

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"Overall, I welcome any proposal that brings some long-overdue life back to the riverfront.

"The Broomielaw riverfront has enormous potential, but unfortunately at present it is still seen as detached from other communities and somewhat sterile after a certain time in the evening.

"It is hoped that these proposals will breathe a new lease of life into this part of the city, whilst improving connectivity, providing accessible public recreation and green space as well as adding much-needed vibrancy, by attracting restaurants and retail in order to retain some of the footfall.

"I look forward to examining the proposals in greater detail over the coming weeks as part of the public consultation and hope key stakeholders and the public will take part and have their opinions heard one way or the other."

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

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It comes as part of Glasgow City Council intentions for the city centre, which include the current Avenues project on 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.

Regeneration would include addressing the impact the M8 and Kingston Bridge has on the area and what opportunities it can offer.

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.

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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.

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.