High Street

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High Street

The Avenues Project at High Street in Glasgow is part of a larger £115 million initiative aimed at transforming the city's public spaces. This project focuses on creating a network of continuous pedestrian and cycle routes, enhancing connectivity, and introducing sustainable green infrastructure. Specific improvements include widened footways, segregated cycle lanes, intelligent street lighting, and the addition of green/blue infrastructure such as street trees and rain gardens.

Historically, High Street has been a significant thoroughfare in Glasgow, serving as a central hub for commerce and community activities. The Avenues Project aims to revitalize this historic area, making it more accessible and attractive for residents and visitors alike.

The Avenues programme forms part of the City Centre Strategy. The priority of this programme is about creating inclusive and sustainable space for people through quality public realm, green infrastructure and innovative technology.

Design Principles
Enhanced, continuous and widened footways	Rain gardens and Street trees	Biodiverse Planting
Segregated Cycling lanes separated from other road users	Road carriageways reduced in width	Improved Public Realm
Rationalised and improved street furniture	Architectural lighting features	Road priorities adjusted with clear routes

Consultations

The design process for the Avenues has been shaped by extensive stakeholder engagement. These consultations included workshops, on-street engagement, and online questionnaires. The feedback gathered from these type of activities aim to shape the new placemaking approach to street design.

Further information and consultation results will be made available shortly.