Birmingham approves regen plans for 1,850 new homes

By Jim Dunton2021-06-02T05:00:00

Duddeston Viaduct in Digbeth, which is set to become an elevated linear park under plans overseen by Studio Egret West

Oval Real Estate’s blueprint for Digbeth also includes 200,000 sq m of commercial space and an elevated park

Birmingham City Council has approved proposals to regenerate a 17ha swathe of the historically industrial Digbeth area with 1,850 new homes, 200,000 sq m of commercial space, and new shops, restaurants and leisure facilities.

Centred around the Custard Factory creative hub – once the home of Bird’s Custard – in the city-fringe district, developer Oval Real Estate’s plans also include turning a Victorian railway viaduct into a high-level park and opening up a previously-hidden stretch of the River Rea.

Architect Studio Egret West worked with Birmingham-based practices Glenn Howells Architects and Bryant Priest Newman Architects on the proposals for Oval, which acquired the Custard Factory and neighbouring buildings in 2017.

…

Already registered? Login here

To continue enjoying Building.co.uk, sign up for free guest access

Existing subscriber? LOGIN

Stay at the forefront of thought leadership with news and analysis from award-winning journalists. Enjoy company features, CEO interviews, architectural reviews, technical project know-how and the latest innovations.

Limited access to building.co.uk
Breaking industry news as it happens
Breaking, daily and weekly e-newsletters

Get your free guest access SIGN UP TODAY

Subscribe now for unlimited access

Subscribe to Building today and you will benefit from:

Unlimited access to all stories including expert analysis and comment from industry leaders
Our league tables, cost models and economics data
Our online archive of over 10,000 articles
Building magazine digital editions
Building magazine print editions
Printed/digital supplements

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

View our subscription options and join our community