GLASGOW City Council have taken influence from some of the most vibrant cities in the world to renovate the city’s lanes.
Draft plans to turn 90 lanes in to vibrant hotspots were approved by councillors which will see the veins of the city cleaned up and redeveloped.
It is hoped the project will encourage independent shops, bars and restaurants to start up business and add more vibrancy to Glasgow.
The report, approved by the executive committee, looked at the ways cities like Melbourne, Montreal and New York have renovated their lanes and adapted its findings to the draft proposal.
Experts also looked at the historic and current use of each lane, their individual characteristics and the impact of planning policies.
Now having been passed by the council, the plans are now being put forward to a public consultation.
The report said the network of lanes is a valuable part of the city’s rich heritage and character.
Some already have a variety of uses including independent shops, restaurants and bars which contribute to the city’s night-time economy.
But others are unused and attract antisocial behaviour, are poorly maintained with illegal parking and unsightly refuse disposal schemes.
Councillor Archie Graham, who chaired the committee meeting, said: “Lanes are a very important party of the city and these plans are a great way to bring some life to them.”
The public from citizens to business owners, have been given the chance to give their input over an eight-week engagement programme.
A council spokesman said: “The lanes network in the city centre is flourishing in some areas but could undoubtedly be improved in others.
“The regeneration of these lanes would play a significant role in the ongoing transformation of the city centre and the draft strategy aims to deliver that.
“The public consultation will help shape the final plan for the network and we ask everyone with an interest in the city centre to take part.”
The consultation will highlight the possibility of pop-up activities and improving the public realm in the lanes.
There will also be discussions on changes to waste and recycling, public health and community safety, parking and the surfaces of the lanes.
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