An international competition is to be held for a design to replace the planned scheme by Brisac Gonzalez in Union Terrace Gardens.
The architect’s plan for a £13million arts project in the city centre was scrapped last year in favour of a much larger development called City Square. The £140 million scheme has since been renamed City Garden Project after local people made it clear they wanted the existing gardens at the heart of any redevelopment.
Local businessman Ian Wood has pledged £50 million towards the project which will see new civic and cultural facilities as well as reconfiguring existing road and railway links.
Malcolm Reading, who is in charge of the competition, said it would be formally launched next month with shortlisted designs being made public this September.
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