Forthside was first identified as a key area for development in 2020, as part of the Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Regional Deal.
Take a look at the vision for its future.
Three-storey blocks of flats on the left of this image face two-storey commercial buildings across the road, surrounded by trees and grass. There are designated cycle paths, clearly separated from the road and the pavement. Image: Stirling Council and Stallan-Brand
Here you can see a proposed new business and innovation quarter, looking north towards the river, featuring plenty of greenspace as well as parking. Image: Stirling Council and Stallan-Brand
Residents and visitors to the area would be encouraged to enjoy the grassy riverside area, perfect for walking dogs or allowing supervised young children to run off some energy. Image: Stirling Council and Stallan-Brand
A new versatile public meeting area, Forthside Square, is a focus of the updated masterplan.
Everything from seating and greenery to space for pop-up entertainment venues and festivals could be accommodated here.
The plan is for the square to sit between the existing Engine Shed and FEL Scotland buildings.
The proposed public square is in the centre of this design, flanked by buildings. The existing pedestrian bridge over the railway can be seen in the background. Image: Stirling Council and Stallan-Brand
With 300 new homes envisioned for Forthside, a lot of the masterplan imagery focuses on what those apartments and houses would look like.
A mixture of flats and townhouses are planned for construction across two residential sites, with 25% to be affordable homes.
Townhouses by the river would offer room for families to live and grow. Image: Stirling Council and Stallan-Brand
Blocks of flats on the riverside could be up to four storeys high and could have retail and hospitality spaces on the ground floor. Image: Stirling Council and Stallan-Brand
An alternative design for flats, this time with up to five storeys. Image: Stirling Council and Stallan-Brand
This area of Forthside, viewed from the north in this design, paints a peaceful, green picture, with plenty of new homes. Image: Stirling Council and Stallan-Brand
The goal is to attract businesses to Forthside, so office and workspaces have also been factored into the latest designs.
It is hoped companies in the creative, technology, business, culture and leisure sectors will all flock to the area.
While some existing buildings will be reused, upgraded and adapted, this is an example of a new workspace. There will be room for various needs and sizes of business inside, from large tech companies to small catering outlets. Image: Stirling Council and Stallan-Brand
Smaller individual block buildings are also planned for any firm that wants its own space. Image: Stirling Council and Stallan-Brand