What the consultation is
Following completion of the Johnstone Town Centre Vision in Spring 2024, we appointed Park Architects to develop enhancements for the two squares and the precinct that links them.
We asked people in Johnstone for feedback on the proposals to revitalise the two historic civic squares and the connecting Houston Court precinct.
We wanted to know what you thought of the proposed designs for:
- Houstoun Square
- Houston Court
- Ludovic Square.
Why we're consulting
The proposals aim to celebrate the town's rich heritage while creating more welcoming, inclusive, and flexible public spaces for people of all ages to enjoy.
Key features include:
- enhanced planting
- improved seating and lighting
- better connections between the squares and the Town Hall
- new opportunities for events, play and community.
The designs also explore the potential to open views and routes between the squares by:
- removing a vacant building at Houston Court
- transforming the area into a green link with new landscaping, play areas and sustainable drainage features.
How you can tell us what you think
We asked for feedback from residents, businesses, and community groups in Johnstone.
People could:
- complete an online survey (now closed) and view the proposal diagrams
- come to the consultation event
- view and comment on the exhibition of proposals at 32 Houston Court.
What happens next
We will share your feedback once it has been reviewed.
The feedback will then inform more detailed designs for each of the three areas identified, as well as their phasing.
We anticipate the designs will be developed over 2025, with a view to delivery of initial phases later in 2026.
Key dates
Feedback on proposals
Open for feedback
Monday 26 May 2025
Closed and reviewing feedback
Sunday 22 June 2025
Outcome available
Monday 1 September 2025
How we’re using your data and your feedback
We'll use the information you submit to:
- process this consultation
- check and compare information with our existing records like responses from previous consultation
- possibly share details with other council services and partners if required.
Consultation responses will be publicly available on request. If you want to keep your response private, tell us when you submit your response. We may still be obliged to disclose your response, on request, due to the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and so, we cannot guarantee complete confidentiality.
See more information on how the council handles your personal information.
