The proposed residential-led, mixed-use development aims to transform the town centre, introducing a mix of residential properties alongside ancillary community uses adjacent to the remaining town centre retail and leisure facilities.

The plans also include a new civic building at the heart of the Town Centre capable of hosting arts and culture facilities, as well as public-facing services, community spaces and office space for partners, as well as new outdoor public realm.

Savills head of planning in Scotland, Alastair Wood, 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.”

The designated site, covering approximately 3.7 hectares, is situated within the heart of East Kilbride Town Centre, bounded by Cornwall Street to the north, the shopping centre to the east, and Rothesay Street to the south and west.

A Vision for East Kilbride was published in 2023, with a reach of almost 10,000, and much of the feedback has helped shape the current scope of the project.

Further, two public consultation sessions will take place within East Kilbride Library, a permanent hub where the community can track the progress of the redevelopment throughout the entire project. These will take place as follows:

• 19 June 2025 (12-7pm) – East Kilbride Library, The Olympia Shopping Centre
• 14 August 2025 (12-7pm) – East Kilbride Library, The Olympia Shopping Centre

Lead architect Stefano Faiella of Threesixty Architecture says South Lanarkshire Council and the project team intend to work collaboratively with the community to deliver a transformative project aimed at strengthening East Kilbride’s town centre and enhancing its appeal for future generations. 

He stated: “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.”