The City Square Project envisions a truly radical transformation of our city centre. By raising Union Terrace Gardens and the Denburn Valley to the surrounding street level, and covering over the railway and the dual carriageway, we will create an accessible, safe, connected and vibrant public space.
We know it can be done. To date we have had technical experts carry out a very detailed study of the area. The proposal will create over 5 acres of ground at street level and a further 2.5 acres of all-weather, covered space with significant daylight below. This gives us plenty of opportunity to retain a minimum of 2.5 acres of gardens at street level.
The proposal will cost £120-£140 million. It will require a significant investment in the infrastructure of our city, Sir Ian Wood has pledged £50m to the scheme. We will need to raise funds for the balance. Several innovative funding methods have already been suggested, rest assured these funds will not be found at the expense of public services.
An explanatory leaflet can be downloaded here.
