FRAMEWORKS to guide the regeneration of two city centre districts over the next decade have been approved.

Glasgow City Council has agreed district regeneration frameworks (DRFs) for the Blythswood and Central districts.

These are the fourth and fifth in a series of nine frameworks, which will shape future development in the city centre.

Aims of the Blythswood plan include reducing the negative impact of the motorway and addressing a lack of “quality” greenspace.

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Suggestions include re-opening Blythswood Square to the public and upgrading Charing Cross and Anderston train stations.

And the Central scheme outlines plans to take cars away from the city centre, redesign George Square and revamp Hielanman’s Umbrella.

It also suggests a ‘green’ pedestrian loop linking George Square and Blythswood Square with a planned riverside park.

Councillor Susan Aitken said: “These regeneration frameworks for the Blythswood and Central districts will guide their future developments as we look to meet the challenges and opportunities that such areas now face.

“The actions we take now and over the next decade will help to create vibrant, healthy and sustainable neighbourhoods across the city centre.”

Frameworks have previously been approved for the regeneration of Sauchiehall and Garnethill, Broomielaw and St Enoch.

They plan short, medium and long-term actions to bring “economic, environmental and social improvements”.

The remaining districts, where frameworks are being developed, are Merchant City, the Learning Quarter, Townhead and Cowcaddens.

Both new DRFs include actions to mitigate the effects of climate change through surface water management and green infrastructure, improve air quality, re-use buildings, promote active travel and public transport and improve population density.

Public consultation was held in late 2019 and early 2020. The two frameworks have now becoming planning guidance, which development proposals would be assessed against.