Student accommodation plan for Jumpin’ Jaks nightclub site in Glasgow

Plans have been lodged with Glasgow City Council for an 185-bed student housing development on the site of the dilapidated Jumpin’ Jaks nightclub on Sauchiehall Street.If approved, the proposed development, adjoining the world-renowned Glasgow School of Art campus, will also include roof gardens, study rooms, common areas and a cinema room. At street level it is also proposed to reinstate the retail and leisure units currently located on the popular thoroughfare into the city, as well as providing improvements to the public realm along Dalhousie Street ensuring a welcoming approach towards Glasgow School of Art.The development team has conducted a thorough and extensive consultation process, speaking at length with Glasgow City Council, Glasgow School of Art, Historic Scotland and local community councils, to ensure the design and use of the proposed building is in keeping and meets the needs of the local area.Sauchiehall Street has been designated Glasgow’s first Business Improvement District – a 10-year multi-million-pound project to rejuvenate the street and Garnethill area, while also cutting down on traffic levels and bringing more visitors to the area. The development team are aiming to be a key part of that regeneration with this project.