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Merchant Initiative Project Update
The
first phase of the Merchant City THI is now completed with nearly £3
million of grants awarded to facilitate the 14 different projects ranging
in size from the redevelopment of the 'A' listed Rochead Building to a
range of shopfront improvement works and public realm along the Trongate
and surrounding street.
Merchant City’s 5 year Action Plan
Glasgow City Council have
recently approved a further Five Year Action Plan for the Merchant City
(2007-12) building on the success of the first Five Year Action Plan which
saw a wide range of actions from refurbishment and re-letting of 33
previously vacant shop units creating employment space for over 70
people to a programme of artworks in the area. The
Plan is a response to the issues that affect this area in terms of
economic/ trading performance, the condition of many of the historic
buildings in the area and the need to raise the profile and marketing
image of this part of the city centre both to locals and visitors.
The Five Year Plan is
now being acted on. The aim is to drive forward
the regeneration and revitalisation of this historically important part
of Glasgow. For more information on the Merchant City Action Plan
click here to download the pdf file.
Date: 5th September 2007
