Glasgow City Council has received a progress update on a concept Masterplan designed to transform Buchanan Bus Station and its surrounding city block into a vibrant, mixed-use district.

The plan, a joint initiative between the council and Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT), proposes replacing the existing infrastructure with a modern, flexible bus station and mobility hub. Beyond transport, the vision for the site includes the potential construction of residential flats, student accommodation, offices, shops, and a hotel. The development of the Masterplan will also consider the future of the Concert Square Car Park, while introducing new green spaces and improved public realm.

Five core themes, shaped by public consultation and workshops, underpin the vision:

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• A 21st Century Mobility Hub: Creating a sustainable, multimodal transport interchange.

• Enhanced User Experience: Prioritising safety and passenger comfort.

• Quality Development: Focusing on high-standard architecture and placemaking.

• Future of Cowcaddens: Using the station as a catalyst for urban regeneration.

• Integrated Glasgow: Ensuring the hub supports active travel and seamless network connectivity.

The strategy aligns with the council's City Centre Strategic Development Framework, which highlights Cowcaddens and Townhead as areas with significant potential for "urban repair" and population growth. Current strategies have identified that the land surrounding the station is underperforming and requires better integration to unlock wider transport benefits.

George Gillespie, Executive Director for Neighbourhoods, Regeneration and Sustainability at Glasgow City Council, said: "The Masterplan for the Buchanan Bus Station signposts the future development of this key city centre block, offering the chance to not only create a state of the art transport interchange, but also a mixed-use development that helps drive the future regeneration of Cowcaddens, Townhead and the wider city centre."

Should the council's City Administration Committee grant approval later this week, the Masterplan will become a formal material consideration for planning officers and future private investors.