The final chapter of Collegelands is being written, this is your opportunity to be part of it.
Almost 20 years since Collegelands was first created, the final piece of the jigsaw is now being proposed.
Collegelands Park – a mixed use space – with a park, community lounge and arts centre, student residence and contemporary apartments, just a short walk from Strathclyde University and the city centre – will complete the Collegelands masterplan.
In creating a unique place to live, work and play for today but which reflects the heritage of the past, the local community has helped shape our plans.
Community Consultation
This website was used to support our consultation process throughout 2024, and shape the planning application, which was submitted to Glasgow City Council in October 2024 and subsequently approved in May 2025.
Thanks to all who took the time to comment. You can still view the consultation information by clicking the link below:
Collegelands Park Proposal
At the heart of Collegelands Park will be a new 2.5 acre park, bringing a much-needed green space, a new set of lungs, to the city.
Landscape architects and community groups have worked with us to create the park - an area almost three times the size of the city’s Blythswood Square Gardens.
A place to relax, catch up with friends and exercise surrounded by orchard and blossom trees, with a social garden space for residents and community growing plots.
Here are some of the things you’ve told us you’d like to see in the park. We want this to be a safe and enjoyable space for everyone.
Here are some of the things you’ve told us you’d like to see in the park. We want this to be a safe and enjoyable space for everyone. We are holding a separate 1 hour design session for neighbours. If you’d like to take part in this, contact us on the email or phone number below.
A community lounge and arts centre, run by local charity, Dream Machine Productions, is planned at Collegelands Park.
580 student beds for rent
157 new apartments
Creation of a new 2.5 acre park
Community lounge and arts centre
A brief history of the site...
The University of Glasgow
Site owned by The University of Glasgow
College Green
Southern half of the Collegelands site was owned by Glasgow University, which used it as the College Green, including a section of medicinal gardens.
Army Barracks
Barrack Street’s name can be traced back to a foot soldier barracks where Morrisons now stands. The barracks, often referred to as Glasgow Barracks, were built in 1795 at a cost of £15,000, and could accommodate up to 1,000 men.
Goods Yard
Goods yard for City of Glasgow Union Railway, latterly British Rail
Meat Market
Following the original meat market from 1870s, a new market opened as meat market and abattoir
Used Car Market
Used as a used car market and auctions site
Collegelands development
Collegelands development site
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News
NEW £95M COLLEGELANDS PARK GETS GO AHEAD
Glasgow City Council has given the green light for a new £95m multi-use residential development in Calton, Glasgow with a park and a contemporary arts centre, it was announced today.
PLANNING LODGED FOR FINAL PIECE IN COLLEGELANDS JIGSAW
Initial plans for the final phase of Collegelands in Glasgow have been unveiled today, (14th March) as a Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) was lodged with Glasgow City Council by Glasgow Enlightenment Limited, a joint venture between Dawn Developments Limited and Drum Property Group.
LOCAL PEOPLE INVITED TO HAVE THEIR SAY ON COLLEGELANDS PARK
Glasgow Enlightenment is launching the second round of consultations on its plans for a new £95m residential and cultural hub in Glasgow ahead of the final planning application due to be submitted in July.
PLANS FOR NEW MULTI-USE DEVELOPMENT TO COMPLETE GLASGOW’S COLLEGELANDS
Initial plans for the final phase of Collegelands in Glasgow have been unveiled today, (14th March) as a Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) was lodged with Glasgow City Council by Glasgow Enlightenment Limited, a joint venture between Dawn Developments Limited and Drum Property Group.
