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In the late [[1990s]], plans for the regeneration of the area were aired. Large scale projects which involved the renovation, destruction and reparation of the area started to be aired to the public. The first of these projects to be completed was [[Millennium Point]] which was completed in [[2002]]. During this time, a large elevated road junction called [[Masshouse|Masshouse Circus]] was demolished to clear land for development. This area is now being developed with the construction of highrise apartment and office blocks with one block almost complete. Other buildings completed in the area include the [[New Technology Institute]], completed in [[2006]] and also the renovation of Island House into a base for a redevelopment company. Matthew Boulton College also built a new major facility in [[2005]] and overlooks the Masshouse site. |
In the late [[1990s]], plans for the regeneration of the area were aired. Large scale projects which involved the renovation, destruction and reparation of the area started to be aired to the public. The first of these projects to be completed was [[Millennium Point]] which was completed in [[2002]]. During this time, a large elevated road junction called [[Masshouse|Masshouse Circus]] was demolished to clear land for development. This area is now being developed with the construction of highrise apartment and office blocks with one block almost complete. Other buildings completed in the area include the [[New Technology Institute]], completed in [[2006]] and also the renovation of Island House into a base for a redevelopment company. Matthew Boulton College also built a new major facility in [[2005]] and overlooks the Masshouse site. |
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Large areas of [[Digbeth]] are now also set for redevelopment with the many residential complexes being built and the construction of a new coach station on the [[Digbeth Coach Station]] site. The completion of South Birmingham College and Custard Factory also brought interest to the area economically with the opening of a [[Cadillac]] automobile showroom in the area in early [[2006]]. |
Large areas of [[Digbeth]] are now also set for redevelopment with the many residential complexes being built and the construction of a new coach station on the [[Digbeth Coach Station]] site<ref>{{cite web|url=http://icbirmingham.icnetwork.co.uk/mail/news/tm_objectid=17241328%26method=full%26siteid=50002-name_page.html|title=Green light for coach station rebuild|accessdate=2006-06-16 |publisher=Birmingham Mail|year=2006}}</ref>. The completion of South Birmingham College and Custard Factory also brought interest to the area economically with the opening of a [[Cadillac]] automobile showroom in the area in early [[2006]]. |
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[[Image:Curzon Street Station.jpg|thumb|left|Curzon Street railway station. A lot of development will be centred around this building.]] |
[[Image:Curzon Street Station.jpg|thumb|left|Curzon Street railway station. A lot of development will be centred around this building.]] |
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The majority of the development is centred around [[Curzon Street railway station]] which gives its name to a development to the rear which began with the demolition of a Parcel Force Depot. This will be called [[Curzon Park, Birmingham|Curzon Park]] and will feature a row of housing blocks culminating in a modern tower block at the end called [[Curzon Gateway Tower]]. Next to this is one of the largest of the projects which will see large areas of land either side of canals being transformed from Victorian style factories to modern apartment blocks. This will be called [[City Park Gate, Birmingham|City Park Gate]]. Small areas of land such as the land to the east of Millennium Point have been under the interest of development companies. The land next to Millennium Point was the centre of local attention from the media when it was revealed that a development company was to submit a planning application for the creation of a 175 metre tall vertical [[theme park]]. That planning application is yet to be submitted. |
The majority of the development is centred around [[Curzon Street railway station]] which gives its name to a development to the rear which began with the demolition of a Parcel Force Depot<ref>{{cite web|url=http://icbirmingham.icnetwork.co.uk/birminghampost/business/tm_objectid=17068749%26method=full%26siteid=50002-name_page.html|title=Richard returns to demolish depot that stalled regeneration|accessdate=2006-05-12 |publisher=The Birmingham Post|year=2006}}</ref>. This will be called [[Curzon Park, Birmingham|Curzon Park]] and will feature a row of housing blocks culminating in a modern tower block at the end called [[Curzon Gateway Tower]]. Next to this is one of the largest of the projects which will see large areas of land either side of canals being transformed from Victorian style factories to modern apartment blocks. This will be called [[City Park Gate, Birmingham|City Park Gate]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://icbirmingham.icnetwork.co.uk/birminghampost/news/tm_objectid=16855440%26method=full%26siteid=50002-name_page.html|title=Park will help ditch 'urban inferiority complex'|accessdate=2006-03-24 |publisher=The Birmingham Post|year=2006}}</ref>. Small areas of land such as the land to the east of Millennium Point have been under the interest of development companies. The land next to Millennium Point was the centre of local attention from the media when it was revealed that a development company was to submit a planning application for the creation of a 175 metre tall vertical [[theme park]] called ''The Pinnacle'' or ''Pinnacle Tower''. That planning application is yet to be submitted. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=4700|title=Skyscrapernews.com's Entry for The Pinnacle|publisher=Skyscrapernews.com|year=2006}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/news.php?ref=571|title=Knickerbocker Glory For Birmingham|accessdate=2006-03-31|publisher=Skyscrapernews.com|year=2006}}</ref> |
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[[Image:Curzon Park development site.JPG|thumb|right|The land cleared in [[2005]] for the construction of Curzon Park.]] |
[[Image:Curzon Park development site.JPG|thumb|right|The land cleared in [[2005]] for the construction of Curzon Park.]] |
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Interest in the site has been large however some plans have been shelved with the relocation of Central Library to the area being one of the most notable. The library would be one of the biggest in the country however, lack of funds resulted in the project being cancelled. The [[University of Central England]] are now interested in the site to |
Interest in the site has been large however some plans have been shelved with the relocation of Central Library to the area being one of the most notable. The library would be one of the biggest in the country however, lack of funds resulted in the project being cancelled. The [[University of Central England]] are now interested in the site to relocate their [[UCE Birmingham Conservatoire|conservatoire]] who are currently located in the [[Adrian Boult]] Hall next to [[Birmingham Central Library|Central Library]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://icbirmingham.icnetwork.co.uk/birminghampost/news/tm_objectid=17465340%26method=full%26siteid=50002%26headline=uce%2dto%2dsnap%2dup%2dland%2donce%2dintended%2dfor%2dlibrary-name_page.html|title=UCE to snap up land once intended for library|accessdate=2006-07-28 |publisher=The Birmingham Post|year=2006}}</ref>. Another project was the refurbishment of the Curzon Street railway station which would make it the home of the RCO however, a £1 million gap of funds resulted in them abandoning the project. [[Birmingham City Council]] are now planning to renovate the building themselves and then search for a major tenant. |
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One development set to start in late 2006 is the [[Martineau Galleries]] complex which will see the demolition of the Carling Academy and surrounding shops plus a multi-storey car park. These will be replaced by a 110 metre tall tower and other midrise and lowrise apartment blocks. |
One development set to start in late 2006 is the [[Martineau Galleries]] complex which will see the demolition of the Carling Academy and surrounding shops plus a multi-storey car park. These will be replaced by a 110 metre tall tower and other midrise and lowrise apartment blocks. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[Birmingham Redevelopment Scheme]] |
*[[Birmingham Redevelopment Scheme]] |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 20:40, 28 July 2006
Eastside is the eastern area of Birmingham city centre in England. During the Industrial Revolution, the area was home to a massive complex of factories and was fed by canals. However, as the industry in the area subsided, the area fell into decline and many of the original factory buildings became derelict.
In the late 1990s, plans for the regeneration of the area were aired. Large scale projects which involved the renovation, destruction and reparation of the area started to be aired to the public. The first of these projects to be completed was Millennium Point which was completed in 2002. During this time, a large elevated road junction called Masshouse Circus was demolished to clear land for development. This area is now being developed with the construction of highrise apartment and office blocks with one block almost complete. Other buildings completed in the area include the New Technology Institute, completed in 2006 and also the renovation of Island House into a base for a redevelopment company. Matthew Boulton College also built a new major facility in 2005 and overlooks the Masshouse site.
Large areas of Digbeth are now also set for redevelopment with the many residential complexes being built and the construction of a new coach station on the Digbeth Coach Station site[1]. The completion of South Birmingham College and Custard Factory also brought interest to the area economically with the opening of a Cadillac automobile showroom in the area in early 2006.
The majority of the development is centred around Curzon Street railway station which gives its name to a development to the rear which began with the demolition of a Parcel Force Depot[2]. This will be called Curzon Park and will feature a row of housing blocks culminating in a modern tower block at the end called Curzon Gateway Tower. Next to this is one of the largest of the projects which will see large areas of land either side of canals being transformed from Victorian style factories to modern apartment blocks. This will be called City Park Gate[3]. Small areas of land such as the land to the east of Millennium Point have been under the interest of development companies. The land next to Millennium Point was the centre of local attention from the media when it was revealed that a development company was to submit a planning application for the creation of a 175 metre tall vertical theme park called The Pinnacle or Pinnacle Tower. That planning application is yet to be submitted. [4] [5]
Interest in the site has been large however some plans have been shelved with the relocation of Central Library to the area being one of the most notable. The library would be one of the biggest in the country however, lack of funds resulted in the project being cancelled. The University of Central England are now interested in the site to relocate their conservatoire who are currently located in the Adrian Boult Hall next to Central Library[6]. Another project was the refurbishment of the Curzon Street railway station which would make it the home of the RCO however, a £1 million gap of funds resulted in them abandoning the project. Birmingham City Council are now planning to renovate the building themselves and then search for a major tenant.
One development set to start in late 2006 is the Martineau Galleries complex which will see the demolition of the Carling Academy and surrounding shops plus a multi-storey car park. These will be replaced by a 110 metre tall tower and other midrise and lowrise apartment blocks.
The overall cost when completed is expected to have cost £6-8 billion over a period of ten years.
See also
References
- ^ "Green light for coach station rebuild". Birmingham Mail. 2006. Retrieved 2006-06-16.
- ^ "Richard returns to demolish depot that stalled regeneration". The Birmingham Post. 2006. Retrieved 2006-05-12.
- ^ "Park will help ditch 'urban inferiority complex'". The Birmingham Post. 2006. Retrieved 2006-03-24.
- ^ "Skyscrapernews.com's Entry for The Pinnacle". Skyscrapernews.com. 2006.
- ^ "Knickerbocker Glory For Birmingham". Skyscrapernews.com. 2006. Retrieved 2006-03-31.
- ^ "UCE to snap up land once intended for library". The Birmingham Post. 2006. Retrieved 2006-07-28.
External links
- Birmingham.gov.uk
- HOK Europe with images
- Hamiltons Architects with images
- Library of Birmingham page
