Vision for civic square unveiled onSouthSide
Shawlands Cross junction could be ‘cultural heart’
PLANS have been lodged for a new civic square in Glasgow, which has been billed as the future cultural heart of the city’s South Side.
It is expected the new Shawlands Cross civic square will be hosting a range of markets and events by next May and has been promoted by the city council as “a key attraction on the gateway to the city centre and Southside destinations”.
The move is part of a £3million-plus scheme for the district and will see Queens Park effectively extended onto one of the city’s key junctions.
It will also see trees removed to bring the A-listed Langside Halls onto the square, which will be furnished with seating, ambient lighting and fountains.
The city council said of its plans: “The Pollokshaws Road/Langside Avenue junction at Shawlands Cross is a space which is already home to Langside Hall, the key civic building of the area, [and] the Shed which has a long track record of club nights, live theatre, dance and craft events.
“Sweeney’s on the Park is becoming a vital attraction for new song writers, and Glad Café is a destination for new experimental musicians, art, speakers and debate.
“A well-designed space also offers the potential to bring the Queens Park into the heart of the Shawlands town centre and bring more visitors to the area.”
The plans were submitted by the authority in the past week, with the public given until April 19 to submit any comments or objections.
If there are more than five objections the application will be required to go to a committee hearing but it is hoped the square, along with the rest of the Shawlands Town Centre Action Plan will be in place by May 2017.