Readers have had their say in our poll on the ambitious plans for Aberdeen’s future as councillors prepare to debate the proposals.
Hundreds of you gave us your views on key parts of the £150 million masterplan for the city centre and beach area.
Those included the pedestrianisation of Union Street, a state-of-the-art market and the regeneration of George Street.
It may also mean a new stadium for Aberdeen FC as part of a wider beachfront redevelopment, with the plans expected to take a major step forward at this afternoon’s city growth and resources committee meeting.
We wanted to give our readers the chance to have their say and we took steps to discourage repeat voting.
Nearly 700 of you took part in our vote – and the results were overwhelmingly supportive of the local authority’s plan for Aberdeen’s future.
Do you think Union Street should be pedestrianised?
One of the more controversial parts of the plan, business leaders and transport bosses have already clashed this week over the proposal to permanently remove vehicles from the central section of Union Street.
However, nearly two-thirds of our readers were in favour of keeping it open to cyclists and pedestrians only.
Are you in favour of a new stadium at the beach?
Aberdeen FC already has planning permission for a new stadium at Kingsford – but earlier this year we revealed the club was in high-level talks with the council over remaining close to its historic Pittodrie home.
Two-thirds of you agreed, backing the plans for a modern arena which would include community sport facilities and a link to a refurbished Beach Ballroom.
Do you like the designs for the market at BHS?
Deals have already been completed to purchase the market building itself and the former BHS site, and it is regarded as a key feature of Aberdeen’s future.
The project has already been handed a £20 million boost through funding from Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s latest budget.
Council chiefs revealed pictures of their proposals – and more than three-quarters of our readers said they were fans.
Does George Street need a masterplan?
George Street was originally left out of the area covered by the city centre masterplan, but after the closure of John Lewis earlier this year there was a change of heart.
It had seemed like a consultation on the area’s future would be delayed until a decision was made on the fate of the former department store building had been decided.
However, now it appears the council will press ahead regardless.
We asked whether the area needs a masterplan – and the vast majority said yes.
Do you think Union Terrace Gardens will increase footfall in the city centre?
Union Terrace Gardens has been closed for the last 18 months to allow a £28 million redevelopment to take place.
However, last week we revealed fresh pictures showing how progress is going.
Council leaders hope the finished project will encourage people to visit the city centre – but in the closest vote in our poll, opinion was split.