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Public invited to share views on East Kilbride town centre
The events will give East Kilbride residents a chance to comment on early proposals for a residential-led, mixed-use redevelopment of the Centre West site, which includes new homes, community facilities, and a civic building.
The sessions will be held at East Kilbride Library in the Olympia Shopping Centre on June 19 and August 14, each running from 12pm to 7pm.
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East Kilbride Library will serve as a permanent information hub throughout the project, allowing the community to stay informed and involved as plans progress.
Savills, which has submitted a Proposal of Application Notice (PoAN) on behalf of South Lanarkshire council, said the scheme is designed to transform the area, which is at the heart of East Kilbride.
The 3.7-hectare site is located within the town centre, bordered by Cornwall Street to the north, the shopping centre to the east, and Rothesay Street to the south and west.
Alastair Wood, head of planning in Scotland for Savills, said: "This project represents an exciting opportunity to reimagine East Kilbride Town Centre.
"By delivering a well-integrated residential-led development, the council aims to create a dynamic, sustainable community that meets the evolving needs of residents, businesses, and visitors alike."
A new civic building is also proposed, with space for arts and cultural activities, public services, and offices.
Community engagement is central to the project, with the council encouraging input from residents, businesses, and stakeholders.
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Stefano Faiella, lead architect from Threesixty Architecture, said: "The council recognises the importance of community engagement in shaping this transformative redevelopment.
"The project forum at the library is an ambitious idea to have a permanent home for the project; a place where we can listen, engage, and tell the story of the project.
"We want to foster a participatory approach and build a relationship of trust that helps us deliver a place that embodies the future vision of East Kilbride."
