A CITY DRIVEN BY AMBITION

Birmingham’s evolving landscape

Over the past few years Birmingham has seen unprecedented levels of investment and development, placing it firmly on the world stage. And key to securing this coveted spot has been the addition of brave and bold developments that have greatly enhanced the city’s transport infrastructure and entertainment offering. Developments such as the £600m redeveloped New Street Station, £50m redeveloped Mailbox luxury shopping centre and the £150m Resorts World Birmingham – the first of its kind in Europe.

Of course, Birmingham’s always been a city that draws people in. A place that understands great things can happen when people with purpose come together in one place with a common goal. That’s as true today, as it was over 200 years ago when the Industrial Revolution began. This is a city that never rests on its laurels, or believes good is ever good enough. It’s one full of confidence, ambition and entrepreneurial spirit. With more than a few exciting plans for the next ten years.

ARENA CENTRAL

Designed to meet Birmingham’s growing demand for high-quality office space and city centre residential accommodation, the vision for the site is to create a vibrant, class-leading development, set around a unique and innovative public realm. The site has planning consent in place for the delivery of over 1 million sq ft of mixed-use development. Phase one opened in 2018 alongside the relocation of HSBC from London. Since then, many further developments have been paid including Building 3 at Arena Central being acquired by HMRC.

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CENTENARY SQUARE

Located directly outside the ICC, the Square has been redeveloped to make greater use of this fantastic public space. It is also an extended space for your event needs, the space has been utilised throughout the Commonwealth Games, Conservative Party Conference and Birmingham Christmas markets.

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HS2

The arrival of HS2 brings a wealth of opportunity, with travel times to London being reduced to just 49 minutes. Plus, phase two would reduce travel times to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds and Manchester.

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Upper Trinity Street Digbeth

Plans have been approved for the £260m Upper Trinity Street cultural, commercial and residential scheme in Digbeth. The landmark 5.11 acre development will see the existing industrial land transformed into a residential scheme including a new one-acre public park called Pump House Park. Work beings in Spring/Summer of 2023 – watch this space!

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BIRMINGHAM SMITHFIELD

A once-in-a-generation, ambitious project that reimagines 17-hectacres into a mixed use development with leisure, retail and residential opportunities. The 1.9bn Smithfield regeneration will be pivotal in the wider, long-term transformation of Birmingham.

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PARADISE

Now well underway, this incredible development saw the completion of phase one in 2020, followed by the re-opening of Chamberlain Square in 2021. There has been a flurry of businesses relocating their offices to Birmingham, including the likes of PWC, Arup and DLA Piper. Coupled with new restaurants and bars being opened, such as Albert’s Schloss. Phase two began in 2022 and we look forward to seeing what’s next. New buildings, offices, retail and food outlets are all promised, along with a few surprises.

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