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by **Jazza** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 11:35 am

Evening times has first 3 page deicated to a £300m develpoment plan.

Has the ubiquitous images of speedboats and pleasure cruisers in the mock-ups and dos look like anything new/special (too me), but alot better than the current state.

Anyone else seen it?

by **Mori** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 12:21 pm

Discussed earlier.

http://www.hiddenglasgow.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4610&highlight=tradeston

ABC Architects on thier proposal for one of the tradeston blocks.

The area is unique in terms of the challenge to create a high quality mixed use area incorporating quality residential development served by a range of local shops with complementary commercial and business activity, bridging the Clyde and connecting the area to the International Financial Services District (IFSD) and the commercial City Centre.The study considered improvement of links to the River Clyde, the interface between Tradeston and Laurieston and pedestrian movement within the area.

Current and proposed infrastructure developments, including public transport and highways were included along with an assessment of recent progress of developments within the area and proposed public realm improvements. Anderson Bell Christie have gone on to design a flagship mixed-use

by **Mori** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 4:16 pm

http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/print/news/5058405.shtml

Rebirth of a ghost town

STUNNING images of the new continental-style development planned for Glasgow's rundown Tradeston are revealed for the first time today.

The £300million scheme could transform the derelict warehouses and dock buildings across the Clyde from the city's financial district.

In their place will be three huge futuristic apartment blocks as well as office space, shops, a fitness suite, bars and restaurants and a creche

THE artist's impressions show the scale of the new development

by **mr moto** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 8:38 pm

WHOOPEE ! more identikit glass boxes with the occasional bit of white render covered concrete :cry:

is this the best they can come up with ? more of the same crap that is being spewed up all over glasgow

i think i will look for somewhere else to park my luxury speedboat :roll:

by **Sharon** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 8:40 pm

North facing balconies, lovely, let the damp in please!

by **glasgowken** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 9:32 pm

Inspired. I'm sure MFI designs these places :-(

Why does the Evening Times always wet itself with glee when featuring these luxury flat proposals ? :roll:

by **Dexter St. Clair** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 9:39 pm

Guess which newspaper group gets the most housing advertising.

by **Sharon** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 9:39 pm

glasgowken wrote:Inspired. I'm sure MFI designs these places

Why does the Evening Times always wet itself with glee when featuring these luxury flat proposals ?

It saves them thinking up a story of course!!!

by **Sharon** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 9:40 pm

and what dex said

by **onyirtodd** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 10:42 pm

Stunning images, speedboats, sunshine or ski's; its still the south side

by **Strike Team** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 11:57 pm

glasgowken wrote:Why does the Evening Times always wet itself with glee when featuring these luxury flat proposals ?

Simple, turning a press release into a "news story" is less effort than real journalism.

by **HollowHorn** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 9:18 am

Is the wee boatyard staying then? Or is it just there for location & scale?

by **scaryman2u** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 7:27 pm

Mori wrote:Discussed earlier.

http://www.hiddenglasgow.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4610&highlight=tradeston

ABC Architects on thier proposal for one of the tradeston blocks.

The area is unique in terms of the challenge to create a high quality mixed use area incorporating quality residential development served by a range of local shops with complementary commercial and business activity, bridging the Clyde and connecting the area to the International Financial Services District (IFSD) and the commercial City Centre.The study considered improvement of links to the River Clyde, the interface between Tradeston and Laurieston and pedestrian movement within the area.

Current and proposed infrastructure developments, including public transport and highways were included along with an assessment of recent progress of developments within the area and proposed public realm improvements. Anderson Bell Christie have gone on to design a flagship mixed-use

The sketch between the second and third pictures cheered me up no end ::):

I`m convinced it says Pavilion in prick garden :wink:

by **hazy** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 10:00 pm

All looks like a sea front from Spain. NO charachter or any great architechtural thought into it. I would love to know the life span of these properties before they start to need major work.

by **Mori** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 9:36 pm

http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/print/news/5059037.shtml

Plan to build Clyde regeneration bridge back on

COUNCIL bosses are expected to approve £13million for a new Clyde quayside before tendering starts to revive plans for a £33million river crossing.The design for the Tradeston Bridge by architect Richard Rodgers was aborted earlier this year after costs rose to £60m for the former Neptune Bridge.Now it is back on the council's agenda with the entire scheme coming in at just £33m.

The quayside and bridge, incorporating a "public realm space", will link the International Financial Services District with Tradeston. It is among several landmark projects which signal the ongoing regeneration of the city.

Negotiations to acquire private land in the path of Glasgow's East End Regeneration route now only require the release of cash to complete the deal.

http://www.glasgowcitycouncil.co.uk/committee_minutes/public/extdocviewtop.asp?CID=2362&DATE=10/11/2006&TIME=13:00&DAY=Friday&PAGE=1

Quote:
International Financial Services District
Broomielaw & Tradeston Phase 2A : Quay Walls & Public Realm
Report on Tenders

Purpose of Report:
To advise members on the outcome of the tender process for Phase 2A of the IFSD public realm programme (consisting of quayside wall replacement and public realm works on the Broomielawand Tradeston river frontages), to outline the funding position for the project; and to recommend
the acceptance of the Tender by Graham Construction Ltd.

Recommendations:
It is recommended the Committee;
Agrees to accept the tender of £12,872,566.24 submitted by Graham Construction Ltd for theconstruction of Broomielaw & Tradeston Quay Walls & Public Realm (Phase 2A)Notes that the Director of Development and Regeneration Services will bring forward a report onthe construction off the revised Broomielaw/Tradeston Bridge (Phase 2B) as soon as possible
Notes that regular reports on the physical progress of, and expenditure on, the project will besubmitted to both this Committee, and the DRS Policy Development And Scrutiny Committee as
part of the normal budget and service plan reporting arrangements.

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