Locals have their say on 'radical' East Kilbride town centre redevelopment

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South Lanarkshire Council revealed a bold new vision for East Kilbride town centre yesterday - and the radical new plan has certainly got the town talking.Locals can now view the ambitious £100million proposal which would cut retail space at the struggling shopping centre by 42 per cent and see people living in the town centre.Public and stakeholder consultation has begun with drop-ins in the Princes Mall where locals can get a look at the full masterplan including a 3D model, with project leaders on hand to answer questions.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Lanarkshire Live revealed that Centre West is earmarked for potential demolition with a new 400-home neighbourhood with a mixture of private and affordable housing.

Plans for a new civic hub include a building housing the arts and education - and a civic square as a meeting place for the town centre.The area between the Plaza and Olympia will be redeveloped for this with the public asked to decide what they would like it to be used for.East Kilbride residents gave their views on the East Kilbride News Facebook page...Mark Tracey posted: "Sounds like a sensible proposal.

The days of East Kilbride being able to support a large retail area are long gone. A mixed development certainly makes sense, and will suit some who would enjoy town centre