Sauchiehall Street M&S plans gets go ahead from council

Redevelopment of the Marks & Spencer site on Sauchiehall Street will go ahead after revised plans have been accepted by the

Also, the inclusion of affordable accommodation has been increased to 15%, serving to further improve accessibility to accommodation for students on low incomes. “Over the past twenty months, we have worked collaboratively with the council to develop a scheme that will make a positive impact on the local community, while also serving to address the shortfall of student beds in the city.

Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council, said: “An investment bringing hundreds of new residents, commercial opportunities and public realm enhancements to Sauchiehall Street can be a major catalyst in the regeneration of this famous thoroughfare. Devastating fires, business collapses and economic downturn have all contributed to the decline of what was once Glasgow’s most famous and busiest shopping street.

A gap site left by the demolition following the fire in the Victoria's nightclub building leaves another eyesore yet to be turned into an opportunity.

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