A Joined Up Vision
Changing retail patterns present a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine our town centres as vibrant, mixed-use places where people live, work, visit, shop and socialise. Delivering this transformation requires a bold, evidence-based vision that reflects community aspirations, responds to market realities and provides a clear roadmap for long-term regeneration.
A co-ordinated town centre vision will identify priority investment opportunities, establish a shared direction for stakeholders and inspire confidence among communities, partners and investors. Underpinned by commercial insight and a phased delivery programme, it will guide regeneration, strengthen funding bids and demonstrate that individual projects form part of a coherent, long-term strategy. Importantly, it will demonstrate the type of development that will be welcomed and supported and this has proven to attract private investment into towns.
Ultimately, a compelling vision should communicate the future potential of the town centre, build consensus, maintain momentum and provide the foundation for sustained investment and successful place transformation.
Paisley is Open: A Vision for Paisley Town Centre 2030
A masterplan vision to Love the High Street again
Threesixty Architecture has published a radical vision document proposing how High Street decline could be reversed across Scotland.
The ‘Vision for Paisley Town Centre 2030’ is the result of a unique link-up between Renfrewshire Council, The Scottish Government and Scotland’s Towns Partnership; it uses Paisley as a test case for a series of bold ideas, imagining how empty retail space could be better used.Threesixty Architecture MD, Alan Anthony comments: “This study shows a people-first approach that reconnects the whole community to their town centre. We have an unprecedented opportunity to rebalance our High Street back to a place with a rich mix of uses. As a lifelong ‘Paisley Buddy’, it’s exciting to think Paisley could lead the way on town centre regeneration in Scotland.”
Hamilton town centre vision: A Town Centre that feels like home
Re-invention and resilience
The masterplan provides a framework for South Lanarkshire Council to deliver the social and cultural ambitions of the community, presenting a ‘joined up’ approach to new development where uses are positioned in relation to each other to create the vibrancy and activity that is key to a thriving town centre.
It is a clear statement of ambition that is based on best practice and known successes. It is influenced by a depth of market understanding and is achievable. It offers a shared vision and can project an alignment of intent that will position the town well when applying for future public funding or aiming to attract private investment.
East Kilbride Town Centre Vision
Inward looking retail transformed into a real town centre
The face of town centres has changed significantly over the past ten years. Accelerated by Covid, this has resulted in retail decline and an increase in localism. Retail no longer dominates in town centres and East Kilbride has not been immune to this change. This masterplan is the opportunity for the town to rediscover its identity and purpose.
Clydebank Town Centre Development Framework
Creating a real town centre and a new heart for Clydebank
Across the UK, urban shopping centres are struggling to survive and are increasingly being recognised as an opportunity of sufficient scale to be a catalyst for whole town centre regeneration. The Clyde Shopping Centre trades well compared to many, but will continue to experience falling demand.
Commissioned by West Dunbartonshire Council to present a vision for the future of the town centre that is both ambitious and deliverable, providing a clear and realistic framework to guide development, improvement and change in Clydebank Town Centre over the next 15 years.
Fort William Masterplan Vision
A joined-up vision for a thriving Town Centre
The Fort William Town Centre Masterplan seeks to demonstrate the physical and spatial moves, approach and attitude required to deliver a re-energised and resilient town centre core that better connects to the lochside. It engages stakeholders in re-imagining the future of Fort William and defining the next phase of its evolution.
Artizan Centre, Dumbarton
A vibrant people-focused neighbourhood
The Dumbarton Town Centre masterplan is a transformative mixed-use regeneration proposal seeking Planning Permission in Principle to redevelop and repurpose the site, creating a vibrant, sustainable destination. The vision combines new homes, retail, leisure, hospitality, healthcare, and high-quality public spaces to support a resilient and thriving town centre.
As one of three Government Levelling Up Fund-backed projects, the development will strengthen the local economy, increase footfall, and create lasting community benefits through a coordinated, place-led approach. Phase 1 includes façade improvements along High Street and College Way, celebrating Dumbarton’s rich glassmaking heritage through a distinctive, high-quality material palette.
Falkirk Town Centre Vision
Helping a historic town realise an ambitious future
Focussing on four key development areas in the town centre, along with the High Street itself, we brought together a framework for Falkirk Council to deliver the social and cultural ambitions of the community. This ‘joined up’ approach to new development, where uses are positioned in relation to each other, helps to create the vibrancy and activity that is key to a thriving town centre.
A vision and plan for glasgow’s golden z
A revitalised and resilient city core
Threesixty Architecture led a team supporting Glasgow City Council in creating a 20/30 year Vision for the traditional retail core of Glasgow city centre, known as the Golden Z.
The vision is a roadmap demonstrating the key moves to ensure the city centre is relevant to and meets the needs of this wider community to create place that leverages the authenticity derived from its rich heritage, culture and shared stories.
Inverness City Centre Vision
A joined up vision for a thriving City Centre
The vision for Inverness City Centre is of an attractive, greener place with high footfall, where people can comfortably live, work, visit and spend their leisure time, thanks to a wide range of services, facilities and amenities.
The key deliverable is a vision that demonstrates how the city centre can continue to be a vibrant, healthy and attractive place to work, live and do business.