Greater Birmingham - Thread

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Old M&S site sold for 50-storey resi complex

BlueCastle Capital has acquired the site in Birmingham city centre and is now planning to build a huge apartment tower

www.business-live.co.uk

 

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Oh look who it is, only Birmingham's Number 1 litter picker ;-)

Shabana writes to constituents on Birmingham bin strike - Shabana Mahmood

Shabana has written to constituents in Birmingham Ladywood in a major intervention in the Birmingham bin strike. Bin workers have been undertaking all-out industrial action for more than a month. In her letter, Shabana calls upon Unite to accept the fair deal offered by the council and get its...

www.shabanamahmood.org

 

[Ray Finkle]

Hopefully we'll be hearing more about the new Sports Quarter on May 20th at UKREiiF.

It will also feature a series of announcements linking to the region's investment portfolio, Birmingham Sports Quarter, West Bromwich town centre, as well as Smithfield Birmingham.

Announcements expected on landmark projects as West Midlands prepares to showcase opportunities at UKREiiF - Insider Media

The West Midlands is set to showcase some of the UK's "most important regeneration schemes" at the country's biggest property investment event, with announcements expected on…

www.insidermedia.com

 

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Edition Birmingham | Paradise Circus Queensway | Residential | 15/46fl | 148m | Prep Works

And we are off folks, Birmingham's next skyscraper

Photo credit to Josh on Skyscrapercity

 

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If I hadn’t known that I was on the Birmingham thread, I could’ve easily mistaken that first picture for somewhere in London! Incredible amounts of construction in that shot.

 

[Ianbutty]

Edition Birmingham | Paradise Circus Queensway | Residential | 15/46fl | 148m | Prep Works

And we are off folks, Birmingham's next skyscraper

Photo credit to Josh on Skyscrapercity

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It is a shame that they could not add just one extra floor and we could have another 150+ skyscraper. It will look good long side the Octagon.

 

[Ianbutty]

Another cluster approved.

Huge Birmingham city centre proposals approved after major change

The Birmingham scheme is set to provide five buildings in total - including a 49-storey tower

www.birminghammail.co.uk

 

[Ianbutty]

Joe Lycett's United States of Birmingham has brought me to tears with pride for this amazing city and its wonderful people. And the wonderful people of all Birmingham. Thank you Joe.

Love the we believe in being second best bit. That's us!

 

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Birmingham gets £2.4bn transport boost with backing for tram line to new Birmingham City stadium

Midlands gets £2.4bn transport boost

Tram would link city centre, Sports Quarter, NEC and HS2 interchange

www.business-live.co.uk

 

[Ray Finkle]

Only indicative but it's an interesting visual into the potential size of the stadium.

https://bcfc.com/pages/en/media-article/multi-billion-pound-investment-in-west-midlands-local-transport-to-unlock

 

[Ianbutty]

Only indicative but it's an interesting visual into the potential size of the stadium.

https://bcfc.com/pages/en/media-article/multi-billion-pound-investment-in-west-midlands-local-transport-to-unlock

It's coming guys, it's coming. And not just football. 365 day entertainment capital. even Villa fans should be excited. Their plans for the Park are transformational. Two of the best grounds in a Europe in our city! KRO

 

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62,000 seat stadium
15-20,000 seat indoor arena
Smaller pitch for women/academy
3 million sq ft of commercial space

Planning application due in Jan expected to take a year with shovels in the ground as soon as it's approved.

Birmingham City owner: 'My vision is a 62,000 seat stadium'

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Ianbutty]

A look inside The Octagon, Birmingham's new tallest building

The BBC gets an exclusive look inside The Octagon, which welcomes its first residents within days

www.bbc.co.uk

One for you BrumX. Cost of my mortgage for a 4-bes house per month for a 1-bed flat! Blimey. Views are amazing no doubt.

 

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A look inside The Octagon, Birmingham's new tallest building

The BBC gets an exclusive look inside The Octagon, which welcomes its first residents within days

www.bbc.co.uk

One for you BrumX. Cost of my mortgage for a 4-bes house per month for a 1-bed flat! Blimey. Views are amazing no doubt.

Now seen from all across the city and indeed wider region.

Photo credit to Daniel Sturley ;-)

 

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