Plans for the ambitious ‘Birmingham Central Heart’ regeneration scheme have been launched by Birmingham City Council, securing new jobs, homes and investment for people across Birmingham.
The new mixed-use neighbourhood will be created in the city centre and regenerate around four hectares of under-used retail and office space.
Joanne Roney CBE, managing director of Birmingham City Council, said: “The Birmingham Central Heart prospectus outlines one of the most exciting investment opportunities in the UK, but it is not just about buildings.
“Our message to investors is clear; if you want to back a growing, youthful, diverse city with a clear plan and a strong partnership between the council, business and communities, Birmingham is the place to invest.”
Over 5,000 new homes, 400,000sqm of commercial floorspace and more than seven hectares of new and improved public space, supported by new transport connections, are expected to be delivered with approximately 8,000 jobs created.
Birmingham Central Heart will act as a key gateway between HS2 Curzon Street Station, the Bullring, New Street Station, the Colmore Business District and the wider city centre, with new linear green routes, safer streets for walking and cycling and better links to employment, education and cultural destinations.
Cllr Sharon Thompson, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Economy and Skills, said: “The city has a strong track record of delivering major development schemes, and working in partnership with our Mayoral Development Corporation, Business Improvement Districts, landowners, public sectors partners, investors and developers, our ambition is to turn the vision of Central Heart into reality.
“Securing responsible investment into Birmingham Central Heart is one of the most effective ways we can achieve this and in doing so deliver on our priorities of providing more new homes, workspaces and improved public realm in the city centre.”
Plans are also being brought forward to establish the Birmingham East Mayoral Development Corporation, a new statutory body expected to be formally in place by 2027, which will help accelerate regeneration, co‑ordinate infrastructure and unlock funding across Birmingham Central Heart, Digbeth and the wider east Birmingham and North Solihull area.
