POLLOKSHAWS could be in line for a revamp — and residents are being asked what changes they want to see.
Glasgow city council has launched proposals that would see the area take on a "village" character similar to what existed before it was redeveloped in the 1960s into high-rise flats.
With those flats now being torn down, GCC wants residents to joi
n the discussion on how the area might develop in the future.
A council spokesman explained: "The proposals aim to build on the area's excellent transport links, as well as the outstanding natural resources of the White Cart and Pollok Park, to become a place which fully meets the needs of people who live there.
"The draft local development strategy for Pollokshaws envisages a community in 10 years time with a diverse range of people, where people don't need to use cars to travel to work or use the city's facilities, and can shop locally, mixing city culture and village life in one area".
The proposals include the creation of a New Shaws Cross which would centre on Pleasance Street, Shawbridge Street, McArthur Street and Ashtree Road, taking Townhouse Square and St Mary's Immaculate as key features.
The Cross would be a centre for retail and food and drink outlets, housing, and a meeting point for local people.
A feasibility study would be carried out into replacing Shawbridge arcade — which the council says is "deeply unpopular with residents" — with a residential development and potentially creating a new health facility.
The plans also envisage that Sir John Maxwell primary school — which will be left empty when pupils move into the new build Tinto primary, planned to be opened this August — could be kept for use as a community hub.
An "iconic" new footbridge over the White Cart would link to a new development of high-quality townhouses and a community park.
And more social rented and private tenement flats, and low rise homes, would be build in the area – as the council hopes to provide housing for existing residents, as well as attracting other city dwellers to the area.
Information is on display at Pollokshaws libray and can also be obtained by e-mailing pollokshaws@ glasgow.gov.uk. The consultation will last until April 2.
