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Item 11 - Appendix 2

West Dunbartonshire Council · 1 November 2023
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ARTIZAN CENTRE MASTERPLAN
DUMBARTON TOWN CENTRE
OCTOBER 2023
ITEM 11 - APPENDIX 2

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STRATEGIC AIMS:
INTRODUCTION
• One of three Dumbarton town centre
initiatives in receipt of Government
Levelling Up Funding (LUF).
• Create a resilient and thriving place that
meets the needs of the wider community.
• Rebalance uses to provide a more resilient
mix and stimulate footfall.
• Consolidate retail, introduce new town
centre housing and create positive public
place.
• Consider the project in the wider town
centre context.
• A vision led co-ordinated approach that
enables decisions to be made with an
understanding of the wider benefits and
implications.
Artizan Red Line Boundary

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2.    Glencairn
House
3.  Artizan
Centre
Dumbarton Central Station
1.  Connecting
Dumbarton
1. Connecting Dumbarton
• High quality public realm and active
travel improvements.
• Greater pedestrian priority to improve
the safety, permeability and legibility
from ‘Railway to Rock’.
2. Glencairn House
• Transform the oldest building in West
Dunbartonshire Council ownership
into a state-of-the-art library and
museum.
• Three storey extension to the rear
and seperate children’s library.
3. Artizan Centre
• Acquisition and part demolition along
with landscaping and preparation for
redevelopment.
• Partial demolition will begin this
year with upgrades to the retained
buildings and landscaping works to
follow.
• Future delivery of 100+ residential
units (100% affordable), possible new
Civic Centre and open space, and
retained ground floor retail property.
• Connection through the Artizan site,
extending Connecting Dumbarton as
part of Railway to Rock Strategy.
LEVELLING UP FUNDING PROJECTS

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DUMBARTON - ARTIZAN CENTRE
you told us:
The history of the town is
completely overlooked, there
should be a heritage trail and
better information for visitors
you told us:
Open space could be used
some of the time for weekend
markets or events like
Helensburgh and Lomond
shores
you told us:
We must be one of the few
UK towns that do not use our
waterfront to the best of its
ability - a wasted resource
you told us:
Dumbarton could be so much
more - we need to attract and
retain valid, quality retailers and
food/drink outlets
you told us:
I avoid going to the town
centre as much as I can
you told us:
Play parks, skate parks, and the
like would be fantastic to see,
this would bring a new energy
and vibrancy to the town -
supporting young people re-
engaging with the town centre
PRIORITISEGREEN SPACE INCLUDE CIVIC USES LIKE HEALTHCARE
UPGRADE THE HIGH STREET FACADES SUGGEST NEW USES LIKE ARTS AND CAFÉS
ENSURE FLEXIBILITY FOR A MIX OF HOUSING
CREATE A PLACE TO GATHER IMPROVE ROUTES AND LINK TO THE RIVER
you told us:
More green space is needed
with spaces for seating, children
and young adults
More Housing
The following comments were collected in person and online
following the first consultation event on 24th August 2023.
Your feedback so far has identified the following
community priorities for the project.
More Open Space
For
Against
No Opinion
you told us:
People should feel that they can
take their children to the local
town centre. A play park would
help, cafe, ice cream shop...
you told us:
The town centre area in its
current state completely
depresses me. It is run down,
unwelcoming and at times,
unsafe you told us:
Create a multi-arts hub for all
ages including studio space
for local artists and community
space for workshops, events, 
displays… to help people’s
mental health...
YOUR FEEDBACK SO FAR...
THIS HELPED US TO...
you told us:
Connections through from the
station to the riverfront should
be improved
you told us:
Move the Health Centre, the
front of house functions of the
council, library & perhaps adult
education providers into the
main part of town, creating the
footfall that in turn will support
more shopping and leisure
activity in the town centre
you told us:
you told us:
you told us:
Wide-ranging consultation
must take place on how to
move forward e.g. regarding
housing…include Housing
Associations, community
groups, youth groups, school
and college groups
you told us:
The evening economy is
important there should be more
cafes, restaurants & events
you told us:
I would like a mixture of green
spaces and seating plus some
shelter. More cycle lanes would
be great!
MAKE PLAY SPACE FOR CHILDREN
A place to safely gather as a
community, capable of hosting a
variety of events and flexible to
provide shelter from the elements.
Locating essential services
centrally, in the most accessible
and connected part of town,
drives up footfall and dwell time
in the town centre, while also
being highly convenient.
Transform how people travel
to & move through the town
centre by promoting & facilitating
sustainable forms of transport.
Innovative play equipment
for all ages and abilities to aid
development and interaction,
safely overlooked by both
nearby seating and surrounding
buildings.
The project has the potential to
substantially increase the amount
of green space within the town
centre of Dumbarton, enhancing
biodiversity and sustainable
drainage.
A gateway to the town centre,
connecting from the train station
through the heart of the proposal and
onto the riverfront
New residential developments
can bring a diverse mix of people
back to live in the heart of the
town centre.
Outdoor seating with canopies
that can be used in the winter
too
If housing is introduced,
even more so there should
be an exponential increase in
shops and cafes and options
for activities which support a
healthy lifestyle
DUMBARTON - ARTIZAN CENTRE
“How will       
the project        
be funded?”
“What will
happen first?”
ARTIZAN: WHAT HAPPENS FIRST? PROJECT ASPIRATIONS
With a focus on health and community,
our ambition for the Artizan is to create a
vibrant, people-centred neighbourhood in
the heart of Dumbarton for living, working
and play, organised around human-scale
green spaces that promote interaction.
Inspired by the town’s rich industrial
heritage and its connection with the
water, our aspiration is for the Artizan to
reposition Dumbarton for a sustainable
and innovative future.”
LUF Funding:
1. Connecting Dumbarton
Funding granted to create high quality public realm and active travel
improvements between Dumbarton Central Station and town centre (College
Street) with greater pedestrian priority which will improve the safety, permeability
and legibility from ‘Railway to Rock’.
2. Glencairn House
Funding granted to transform the oldest building in West Dunbartonshire Council
ownership into a state-of-the-art library and museum. A large extension built to the
rear of the building over four floors will create an additional 13 rooms including
dedicated space for children and families.
3. Artizan Centre
Funding granted for the acquisition and part demolition of the Artizan, along with
landscaping and preparation for redevelopment. The partial demolition will begin
this year with upgrades to the retained buildings and landscaping works to follow.
A masterplan is being prepared to demonstrate longer term development
potential at the site and our aspirations which could include a mix of other uses
to complement new affordable homes such as retail, restaurants and cafés,
workplace, health and leisure with associated access, outdoor space and public
realm, parking and infrastructure.
Station
WDC HQ
Denny Theatre
Concorde
Centre
Riverside Parish Church
Castle / Rock
Glencairn House
Old Bridge
High Church
Risk St Flats
Demolition (2023)
Facade Upgrades (2024+)
Landscaping (2024+)
DRAWNDATESCALE CHECKED
PROJECT
DRAWING
DRAWING No.
NOTES ORIGINAL A1
10 MONTROSE STREETGLASGOWG1 1RE
All levels and dimensions to be checked on site prior toconstruction / fabrication; report discrepancies immediately.Do not scale dimensions from this drawings.This drawing is copyright protected.
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REVISION
Varies Jun '23 AH AA
WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE
COUNCIL
ARTIZAN CENTRE
ELEVATIONS as EXISTING
23051GA-10-005
ELEVATION TO HIGH STREET, Scale 1:200EAST ELEVATION TO MALL, Scale 1:200 WEST ELEVATION TO MALL, Scale 1:200
PART ELEVATION TO HIGH STREET, Scale 1:100
PART ELEVATION TO HIGH STREET, Scale 1:100
EAST ELEVATION TO MALL, Scale 1:100 WEST ELEVATION TO MALL, Scale 1:100
2.    Glencairn
House
3.  Artizan
Centre
Dumbarton Central Station
1.  Connecting
Dumbarton
Healthcare
New hard and soft landscaping and public space
Material and practical upgrades to High Street and College Way
Demolition works to begin this year on buildings highlighted in orange
Later Living
New affordable homes
New homes over shops + cafés
Shops / cafés / creative workplace
Open Space
HOW WILL IT BE FUNDED?
DRAWNDATESCALE CHECKED
PROJECT
DRAWING
DRAWING No.
NOTES ORIGINAL A1
10 MONTROSE STREET
GLASGOW
G1 1RE
All levels and dimensions to be checked on site prior to
construction / fabrication; report discrepancies immediately.
Do not scale dimensions from this drawings.
This drawing is copyright protected.
t   0141 229 7575
www.360architecture.com
ThreesixtyArchitecture
REVISION
Varies Jun '23 AH AA
WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE
COUNCIL
ARTIZAN CENTRE
ELEVATIONS as EXISTING
23051GA-10-005
ELEVATION TO HIGH STREET, Scale 1:200EAST ELEVATION TO MALL, Scale 1:200 WEST ELEVATION TO MALL, Scale 1:200
PART ELEVATION TO HIGH STREET, Scale 1:100
PART ELEVATION TO HIGH STREET, Scale 1:100
EAST ELEVATION TO MALL, Scale 1:100 WEST ELEVATION TO MALL, Scale 1:100
DUMBARTON - ARTIZAN CENTRE
•    Rich, warm, robust and low maintenance materials
•    Reflect glassworks history through material / colour / pattern?
DRAWNDATESCALE CHECKED
PROJECT
DRAWING
DRAWING No.
NOTES ORIGINAL A1
10 MONTROSE STREET
GLASGOW
G1 1RE
All levels and dimensions to be checked on site prior to
construction / fabrication; report discrepancies immediately.
Do not scale dimensions from this drawings.
This drawing is copyright protected.
t   0141 229 7575
www.360architecture.com
ThreesixtyArchitecture
REVISION
Varies Jun '23 AH AA
WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE
COUNCIL
ARTIZAN CENTRE
ELEVATIONS as EXISTING
23051GA-10-005
ELEVATION TO HIGH STREET, Scale 1:200EAST ELEVATION TO MALL, Scale 1:200 WEST ELEVATION TO MALL, Scale 1:200
PART ELEVATION TO HIGH STREET, Scale 1:100
PART ELEVATION TO HIGH STREET, Scale 1:100
EAST ELEVATION TO MALL, Scale 1:100 WEST ELEVATION TO MALL, Scale 1:100
IMPROVING APPEARANCE:
Sketch Proposal - Phase 1
Key
Health Centre - 4 Storeys
Sites Prepared
Upgrades to Artizan Centre
Meanwhile Public Squares - Programmed
Risk Street Realignment
Connecting Dumbarton Delivered
CASE STUDY
STANLEY SQUARE
SHOPPING CENTRE,
MANCHESTER
Entrance Canopy is out of scale, difficult to maintain
and does not provide functional shelter
Potential Improvement:
Typical Structural Bay
Frame
Key:
Panels
Windows / Reveals
Canopy
Shopfronts / Signage
PHASE 1 (2024+)
Key:
Shop / Cafe / Bar /
Leisure /  Workplace /
Community
Plot B
Parking
Plot A
Meanwhile Use
Block D
Block C
Block E
DUMBARTON - ARTIZAN CENTRE
POTENTIAL PHASE 2 + 3 (2026+)
•      The first phases of building are proposed to be located on plots freed up by the initial
demolition works.   The potential uses could include:
•      Block A: a Later Living building with circa 40 homes, delivered from 2026 onwards; and
•      Block B: a circa 5,000m2 new Primary Healthcare building which, subject to relevant funding
streams, could be delivered following Block A.
•      What type of activities should be able to
happen in the open space?
•      Should it be mainly a green space or an
event space?
•      Should it be mainly for local residents or the
whole town?
•      Landscaping should be low maintenance /
high impact.
•       The design should increase biodiversity and
sustainable drainage capacity.
•      Circa 5,000m2 of open space required in the
vicinity of the development.
CASE STUDY:
COLQUHOUN SQUARE,
HELENSBURGH
CASE STUDY:
DUNOON SQUARE
CASE STUDY:
LOCHGILPHEAD
WATERFRONT PARK
A NEW URBAN LANDSCAPE WITH OPEN SPACE:
Affordable Homes
Key:
Healthcare
Shop / Cafe / Bar /
Leisure /  Workplace /
Community
Block B
Healthcare
Block A
Later Living
Block D
Block C
Block E
DUMBARTON - ARTIZAN CENTRE
MEANWHILE...
While future buildings are in the design and planning process, the site may be
kept active and in positive use by employing temporary or ‘meanwhile’ uses
Block A
Proposed later living homes
of various sizes.
Potential common areas at
ground floor overlooking
open space.
Option for roof garden
amenity.
Proposed reduced parking
provision due to housing type
and town centre location.
Block B
Proposed four storey primary
care in a central location, with
excellent transport and active
travel links, and many nearby
services and amenities.
Benefiting the town
through increasing footfall,
activating public space and
contributing to a 20 minute
neighbourhood.
Block C
Proposed mix of apartments
and maisonettes for family
living.
Potential private raised
amenity outside ground floor
homes along with shared
outdoor amenity space.
Potential for a corner ground
floor unit for retail / cafe /
restaurant / community /
leisure use.
Block D
Retention of the existing
Artizan block providing
retained ground floor retail
floorspace for existing and
new tenants.
Potential to repurpose areas
on the ground or upper floor
for alternative uses such as
leisure or creative workspace.
Block E
Proposed mix of apartments
and maisonettes for family
living.
Potential for a corner ground
floor unit for retail / cafe /
restaurant / community /
leisure use.
Potential for upward
extension of existing Artizan
block for apartments.
LONG-TERM POSSIBILITIES FOR THE SITE (2028+)
“It cant just be a
blank space”
“What will we see
on the empty sites
through the phases?”
Affordable Homes
Key:
Healthcare
Shop / Cafe / Bar /
Leisure /  Workplace /
Community
Block B
Healthcare
Block D
Mixed use
Block A
Later Living Block C
Affordable Homes
Block E
Affordable Homes
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
24th August 2023
28th September 2023

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you told us:
The history of the town is
completely overlooked, there
should be a heritage trail and
better information for visitors
you told us:
Open space could be used
some of the time for weekend
markets or events like
Helensburgh and Lomond
shores
you told us:
We must be one of the few
UK towns that do not use our
waterfront to the best of its
ability - a wasted resource
you told us:
Dumbarton could be so much
more - we need to attract and
retain valid, quality retailers and
food/drink outlets
you told us:
I avoid going to the town
centre as much as I can
you told us:
Play parks, skate parks, and the
like would be fantastic to see,
this would bring a new energy
and vibrancy to the town
- supporting young people re-
engaging with the town centre
you told us:
More green space is needed
with spaces for seating, children
and young adults
More Housing
The following comments were collected in person and online
following the first consultation event on 24th August 2023.
More Open Space
For
Against
No Opinion
you told us:
People should feel that they can
take their children to the local
town centre. A play park would
help, cafe, ice cream shop...
you told us:
The town centre area in its
current state completely
depresses me. It is run down,
unwelcoming and at times,
unsafe you told us:
Create a multi-arts hub for all
ages including studio space
for local artists and community
space for workshops, events, 
displays… to help people’s
mental health...
FIRST EVENT FEEDBACK
you told us:
Connections through from the
station to the riverfront should
be improved
you told us:
Move the Health Centre, the
front of house functions of the
council, library & perhaps adult
education providers into the
main part of town, creating the
footfall that in turn will support
more shopping and leisure
activity in the town centre
you told us:
you told us:
you told us:
Wide-ranging consultation
must take place on how to
move forward e.g. regarding
housing…include Housing
Associations, community
groups, youth groups, school
and college groups
you told us:
The evening economy is
important there should be more
cafes, restaurants & events
you told us:
I would like a mixture of green
spaces and seating plus some
shelter. More cycle lanes would
be great!
a
View of Existing Town Centre 
0% of respondents think that the existing town centre is good
50% think it is bad
48% think it is unsafe
2% preferred not to say 
Mix of Uses 
70% of respondents are in favour of more housing in the town centre
15% are against
15% are ambivalent 
View of Existing Town Centre
Good Bad Unsafe No Response
Mix of Uses
Pro Housing Anti Housing No Opinion
a
More Open Space 
72 % of respondents are in favour of more open space
18% are against
4% are ambivalent 
More Open Space?
For Against No Opinion
Outdoor seating with canopies
that can be used in the winter
too
If housing is introduced,
even more so there should
be an exponential increase in
shops and cafes and options
for activities which support a
healthy lifestyle

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PRIORITISEGREEN SPACE INCLUDE CIVIC USES LIKE HEALTHCARE
UPGRADE THE HIGH STREET FACADES SUGGEST NEW USES LIKE ARTS AND CAFÉS
ENSURE FLEXIBILITY FOR A MIX OF HOUSING
CREATE A PLACE TO GATHER IMPROVE ROUTES AND LINK TO THE RIVER
Feedback so far has identified the following
community priorities for the project.THIS HELPED US TO...
MAKE PLAY SPACE FOR CHILDREN
A place to safely gather as a
community, capable of hosting a
variety of events and flexible to
provide shelter from the elements.
Locating essential services
centrally, in the most accessible
and connected part of town,
drives up footfall and dwell time
in the town centre, while also
being highly convenient.
Transform how people travel
to & move through the town
centre by promoting & facilitating
sustainable forms of transport.
Innovative play equipment
for all ages and abilities to aid
development and interaction,
safely overlooked by both
nearby seating and surrounding
buildings.
The project has the potential to
substantially increase the amount
of green space within the town
centre of Dumbarton, enhancing
biodiversity and sustainable
drainage.
New residential developments
can bring a diverse mix of people
back to live in the heart of the
town centre.

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you told us:
It looked better before it was
enclosed. When you could also
access the Concorde from the
open square, instead of ‘round
the back’
you told us:
Dumbarton now has a
vibrant community of young 
professionals and families who
have disposable income - they
want places to spend it locally.
you told us:
The town also desperately
needs retirement properties for
the aging population
you told us:
I think having a mix of uses
helps each type of use to work
better. Housing means there is
less likely to be vandalism within
the vicinity at night, while also
likely increasing footfall during
the day for local businesses.
you told us:
Open it up to the square it was
in the 60s onwards with seats.
you told us:
Needs to be open with housing
surrounding which makes
it a safer environment for
everyone. Also more people
results in local business
benefiting.
you told us:
More social housing means
the clientele using the town
centre will continue to decline.
I already feel unsafe walking
through the artizan centre, even
during the day.
More Housing
The following comments were collected in person and online
following the first consultation event on 28th September 2023.
More Open Space
For
Against
No Opinion
you told us:
The glass overhangs always
leak and the original access
being closed off to the car park
at Risk Street was so wrong.
you told us:
Housing would be good if it is
safe and secure, with plenty of
security to protect residents
from anti-social behaviour, etc.
As well as sufficient parking.
you told us:
Dumbarton already had a
Town Centre with trees, open
spaces, seating, a play area and
a local history feature before it
was demolished to create the
grey dystopian nightmare we
now have. It would be a lovely
miracle to have it restored.
SECOND EVENT FEEDBACK
you told us:
Our town has such amazing
local history. We should
promote this more.
you told us:
The Artizan Centre has outlived
its time. It should be levelled
and the space opened up for
community events, street
markets etc like A&B have done
with the square in Helensburgh.
you told us:
Lots of opportunities for
markets, music and events in
the space
you told us:
you told us:
Provision for community
projects would be a great
addition to the plans. A space
where local organisations
can use to reach out
into the community and
affordable units for non-profit
organisations
you told us:
I do not support open space. It
will never be maintained and
indeed will attract anti-social
behaviours
you told us:
There are no nice eateries or
somewhere to go for drinks
with family or friends
a
View of Existing Town Centre 
0% of respondents think that the existing town centre is good
88% think it is bad
3% think it is unsafe
9% preferred not to say 
Mix of Uses 
68% of respondents are in favour of more housing in the town centre
26% are against
3% are ambivalent 
View of Existing Town Centre
Good Bad Unsafe No Response
Mix of Uses
Pro Housing Anti Housing No Opinion
a
More Open Space 
71% of respondents are in favour of more open space
26% are against
3% are ambivalent 
More Open Space?
For Against No Opinion
We all want to have our town
the best we can get. Just need a
bit of pride back in the place by
having a nice place to utilise.

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THIS HELPED US TO...
PRIORITISESAFETY AND SECURITY IMPROVE PROVISION FOR  COMMUNITY FUNCTIONS
DRAW INSPIRATION FROM RICH LOCAL HISTORY
Residential Frontage
Health Centre Frontage
Retail / Commercial Frontage
Termination of approach views
Ensuring open space is
overlooked by active frontages
can help with passive
surveillance. This is shown on
the below diagram.
Both the Phase 1 landscaping
and future buildings will be
designed with safety and
security principles at the
forefront,
Non-residential space in the new or
retained buildings could be set aside
for community space for local groups
and organisations or for community
functions like a nursey.
The Artizan was named after the historic
Dumbarton glassworks industry and this
has therefore formed a key driver for
concepts for the upgraded canopies and
shelter structures for the Phase 1 works.
Feedback at the second event helped to confirm many
strategies for the project, such as mix of housing
type and open space provision, and provided some
additional areas for consideration, as described below.

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Station
WDC HQ
Denny Theatre
Concorde
Centre
Riverside
Parish Church
Castle / Rock
Glencairn
House
Old Bridge
High Church
Risk St Flats
Healthcare
Later Living
New affordable homes
New homes over shops
+ cafés
Shops / cafés / creative
workplace
Open Space
A masterplan is being prepared to
demonstrate longer term development
potential at the site.
The aspiration is to include a mix
of other uses to complement new
affordable homes such as retail,
restaurants and cafés, workplace, health
and leisure with associated access,
outdoor space and public realm, parking
and infrastructure.
ARTIZAN, DUMBARTON
PROJECT ASPIRATION

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Block D
Block C
Block E
ARTIZAN, DUMBARTON
EXISTING
Advance demolition works
Block A
Block B

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Plot B
Plot A
Meanwhile Use
Block D
Block C
Block E
ARTIZAN, DUMBARTON
PHASE 1 - 2024+
This phase will include the
following works:
• Public realm works including
creation of a new public
square with hard and soft
landscaping, public play
areas for multiple ages,
and improved pedestrian
routes through the site. This
will form the centre of the
Artizan redevelopment and
reinforce the Railway to Rock
connectivity;
• Infrastructure works to
prepare development
platforms for future
developments, as well as
relocation of the existing
substation to a new
permanent location;
• Façade improvements of the
existing Artizan buildings
which will be retained, and
• Temporary green spaces and
areas for meanwhile uses
within the future development
plots to animate and bring
more activity to the town
centre and make best use of
vacant land, and opportunities
presented.

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Block D
Block C
Block E
Block B
Healthcare
Block A
Later Living
ARTIZAN, DUMBARTON
PHASE 2+3 - 2026+
Affordable Homes
Key:
Healthcare
Shop / Cafe / Bar /
Leisure /  Workplace /
Community
The first phases of building are
proposed to be located on plots
freed up by the initial demolition
works. The potential uses could
include:
• Block A: a Later Living building
with up to 42 homes, delivered
from 2026 onwards; and
• Block B: a circa 5,000m2 new
Primary Healthcare building
which, subject to relevant
funding streams and approvals,
could be delivered following
Block A.
The green space to the north of
Block C would be maintained as
a temporary green space in this
phase. This could be used as an
allotment space for surrounding
residents with this amenity
relocated on site in the following
phases.

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Block D
Mixed use
Block C
Affordable Homes
Block E
Affordable Homes
Block B
Healthcare
Block A
Later Living
ARTIZAN, DUMBARTON
LONG TERM POSSIBILITIES
2028+
Affordable Homes
Key:
Healthcare
Shop / Cafe / Bar /
Leisure /  Workplace /
Community
Further phases could include:
• Block C: a mix of 1 and 2 bed
apartments and two storey
maisonettes for family living
(30 overall);
• Block D: Combination of Retail
consolidation, refurbishment
and repurposing;
• Block E: Consolidated
retail with introduction of
affordable housing through
new extensions (40 overall)
The green spaces between
blocks C and E open up
connectivity to the Denny
Theatre and Concorde
community centre for a
wide rnage of potentialactive
uses such as outdoor cafe
seating, performance space or
allotments.

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CIVIC SPACE
CONCEPT VISUALISATION
Block C
Affordable Homes
Block B
Healthcare
Block A
Later Living

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CASE STUDY:
COLQUHOUN SQUARE,
HELENSBURGH
CASE STUDY:
DUNOON SQUARE
CASE STUDY:
LOCHGILPHEAD
WATERFRONT PARK
Potential activities for a wide range of age
groups include:
• Sheltered space for events
• Space for markets
• Innovative Play areas
• Outdoor seating
• Cafe seating
• Outdoor performance
• Allotments
North South Route to the river
New
Open Square Expanding existing Green Spaces
Gateway
CIVIC SPACE
MULTIFUNCTIONAL
ACTIVITY SPACES

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A range of sustainable strategies are
proposed for the Artizan development
including the following:
• SUDS: Sustainable Urban Drainage
Systems will be employed throughout
the development from Phase 1
• Biodiversity: New soft landscaping
will increase biodiversity and green
space from Phase 1 and continue in
later phases
• Retrofit First: The Scottish
Government Investment Hierarchy is
a useful model for strategic planning.
The proposals recommend retaining
as much as possible of the existing
buildings close to the High Street
(Blocks D and E) to consolidate retail
space and introduce other uses to
vacant space.
• Modern buildings: New buildings
will be build to modern efficiency
standards and utilise renewable
technologies. Homes are proposed to
utilise air source heat pumps.
• EV charging: The town centre location
has informed a reduction of parking
provision due to proximity to public
transport connections. The parking
provided will have infrastructure to
allow for EV charging.
Scottish Government Investment Hierarchy:
ARTIZAN, DUMBARTON
SUSTAINIBILITY

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ARTIZAN, DUMBARTON
TOWN CENTRE LOCATION
Riverside Walk, Paisley
Private for Sale housing
40% parking ratio
Example Projects:
Queen’s Quay, Clydebank
Affordable housing
70% parking ratio
Council owned parking
Town Centre Boundary
Other parking
Council staff parking
The majority of council owned car parks within
the site boundary will be replaced by dedicated
parking for future residents and for the Health
Centre.
Outwith the site boundary there are several
nearby car parks which could serve the Health
Centre within a few minutes walk.
The site is very well connected for public
transport with bus connection less than 100m
away (1 minute walk) and train station 300m
away (4 minute walk).

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Affordable Homes
Key:
Healthcare
Shop / Cafe / Bar /
Leisure /  Workplace /
Community
Block D
Mixed use
Block C
Affordable Homes
Block A (Later Living)
1 bed  32 76%
2 bed  10 24%
TOTAL 42
Parking 11  26%
Block C (Affordable Housing)
1 bed  8 27%
2 bed  17 57%
Maisonette 5 16%
TOTAL 30
Parking 20  67%
Block E (Affordable Housing)
1 bed  3 19%
2 bed  9 56%
Maisonette 4 25%
TOTAL 16
Parking 12  75%
Block E (Affordable Housing - Upward Extension)
1 bed  10 42%
2 bed  14 58%
TOTAL 24
Parking 17  71%
Total Units: 112
Parking spaces: 60
Health Centre Parking Spaces: 22 plus drop off
Block E
Affordable Homes
Block B
Healthcare
Block A
Later Living
ARTIZAN, DUMBARTON
UNIT / PARKING BREAKDOWN

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DESIGNING FLOOD RESILIENCE
FLOOD MAP - CLIMATE CHANGE
Site Boundary
Due to the site’s location within the future flood
map and existing topography, not all of SEPA
guidance can be met, with specific regard to the
following points 3 and 4:
“SEPA will not oppose elevated buildings on
flood-risk grounds where we are certain that all
of the following exceptional circumstances are
met:
1. The underside of the building must be above
the height of the design flood level, plus an
allowance for freeboard.
2. The proposed development must have a
neutral or better impact on floodplain capacity.
3. Proposals must not create an island of
development (i.e. development must adjoin
developed areas outwith the flood risk area);
and
4. Safe, flood free pedestrian access and egress
from the building to a place of safety outwith
the flood risk area must be provided and
secured in perpetuity.”
Discussions are taking place at a senior level
with the Scottish Government Chief Planner,
SEPA and Heads of Planning (Scotland)
regarding the new provisions required by
Policy 22 of NPF4 and its impact on future town
centre regeneration proposals being brought
forward.

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DESIGNING FLOOD RESILIENCE
GROUND FLOOR CONDITION OPTIONS

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ARTIZAN, DUMBARTON
FACADE UPGRADE
ELEVATION A ELEVATION B
DRAWNDATESCALE CHECKED
PROJECT
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ARTIZAN CENTRE
ELEVATIONS as EXISTING
23051GA-10-005
ELEVATION TO HIGH STREET, Scale 1:200
PART ELEVATION TO HIGH STREET, Scale 1:100
PART ELEVATION TO HIGH STREET, Scale 1:100
High Street Elevation

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Sketch Proposal - Phase 1
Key
Health Centre - 4 Storeys
Sites Prepared
Upgrades to Artizan Centre
Meanwhile Public Squares - Programmed
Risk Street Realignment
Connecting Dumbarton Delivered
CASE STUDY
STANLEY SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE,
MANCHESTER
Part of the plans to reinvigorate the centre,
vacant retail units in the shopping centre will
be converted into food and drink, and leisure
uses. There will be additional improvements to
public realm and access into the building.
Extensive works are planned to improve the
shop fronts and convert the upper floors of
retail into 7,000 sq ft of offices.

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ARTIZAN, DUMBARTON
FACADE UPGRADE
• Richer, warmer palette
• Tie in with Glencairn House palette
• Reflect Glassworks history
• Robust, low maintenance materials