New development could see Glasgow City Mission headquarters demolished

The developer behind plans for a new office development in Glasgow’s Broomielaw office district is in talks with Glasgow City Mission to relocate the homelessness charity.New development could see Glasgow City Mission headquarters demolishedMosaic Architecture & Design has submitted an application on behalf of Soller Group for planning in principle to erect the second phase of planned office development at Carrick Street.If approved, the 17-storey office block will be situated behind the 14-storey phase one building for which Soller Group has secured planning permission, with construction due to start on that in the first half of 2022.A number of commercial buildings and Glasgow City Mission’s headquarters would be cleared as part of the phase two development.As part of the project, Soller Group has been working closely alongside the charity to explore the possibilities of acquiring a flexible space in an area of the city that is more helpful for its guests. As part of these discussions, Glasgow City Mission has made known some of its criteria for an improved base of operations in the city.New development could see Glasgow City Mission headquarters demolishedSoller Group said the second phase of Carrick Square, which will include a new public realm linking Brown and Carrick Streets, will comprise 17 column-free floors of around 17,000 sq. ft. each around a central core, with a landscaped plaza to the north, which can accommodate outdoor events and gatherings.