17th February 2016 KNOWLEDGE HUB BIRMINGHAM. Stakeholder presentation

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1 17th February 2016 Stakeholder presentation

2 Big City Plan The Big City Plan is a comprehensive city centre masterplan which aims to revitalise the city and make Birmingham a world class destination over the next two decades. ST GEORGE AND ST CHAD HS2 Phase 1 of HS2 will run from London Euston to Curzon Street, Birmingham. This high speed rail link will have a huge impact on the city and its urban form. The station and railway line itself will have a transformational effect on the area around Eastside and the Knowledge Hub. JEWELLERY QUARTER SNOW HILL STATION EASTSIDE ST PHILIP S CATHEDRAL AND COLMORE ROW Curzon Street Masterplan aims to capitalise on the arrival of HS2 and fully integrate the station into its surroundings in Eastside, Digbeth and the city core. Snow Hill Masterplan The Snow Hill Masterplan is an identified area of transformation which aims to reconfigure Snow Hill Station, extend the office core and enhance the public realm. Development proposals Within the study area, there are many other future and ongoing developments. These include Eastside Locks; Masshouse; Birmingham Conservatoire, Typhoo Wharf, and Aston Science Park. KNOWLEDGE HUB JEWELLERY QUARTER Curzon Street Masterplan CITY CORE MOOR STREET INTERCHANGE VICTORIA SQUARE CENTENARY SQUARE AND LIBRARY OF MOOR STREET STATION NEW STREET AND GRAND CENTRAL BRINDLEYPLACE CONTEXT BULL RING DIGBETH THE MAILBOX DIGBETH COACH STATION WESTSIDE AND LADYWOOD CUSTARD FACTORY ARCADIAN CENTRE SOUTHSIDE AND HIGHGATE

3 TE ROUTE 1 4 JENNENS ROAD SECTION U RO 2 CANAL SECTION TE ROU Historic fabric ICENTRUM Landmark Information Group Ltd and Crown copyright FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY Nov 25, : m Alessandro Columbano Birmingham City University * Scale 1: m * * Landmark Information Group Ltd and Crown copyright FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY. IES SIT E ER R IV ENT UN C Scale 1: Quality of public realm * * Quality of built form Landmark Information Group Ltd and Crown copyright FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY. Nov 25, :25 Alessandro Columbano Birmingham City University Scale 1: Nov 25, : m * BCC * ASTON UNIVERSITY * CO H N O CE FERTEL NT EN / RE CE * NURSERY * EASTSIDE LOCKS RE * OI AT RV E NS CO MET * BCU BOA NIUM EN MILL T POIN ARK IDE P S EAST * MASSHOUSE Smellscape Soundscape * Development proposals HS2 Alessandro Columbano Birmingham City University SCIENCE PARK * TE ANALYSIS RO U ASTON UNIVERSITY SECTION

4 THE OPPORTUNITY The creation of a coherent masterplan which involves a test bed for a number of projects that will transform the area through new development proposals, the creation of high quality public spaces, and the opportunity to encourage social and economic exchange. COMMERCE KNOWLEDGE HUB INDUSTRY/ CREATIVES RESIDENTIAL LEGEND Knowledge Hub CORPORATION STREET COMMERCIAL UNITS CITY CENTRE ALLOTMENTS FOOD JENNENS PARK PAVILLIONS CREATIVE public art, creative industries, event spaces RECREATION sports, active landscapes ENTERPRISE food stalls, local markets, outdoor cafes/bars RESTORATION natural habitats, tranquil settings, gatherings GROWTH allotments, urban agriculture, fruit orchard NEW GREEN FOOTPATH herb/flower trails Area of focus INNOVATION EASTSIDE CITY PARK TYPHOO WHARF ARTISTS/GRADUATES CANAL USERS AND HABITATS BCU STUDENTS Network exchanges Production node Consumer/user node Ecology link Digital towpath network Enterprise chain

5 W The Knowledge Hub: An international leader in the provision of education and innovation and a magnet for enterprise and entrepreneurship. O IG BE RE COC K S T TH 4 A CA RD CH - N ET BR AS - A STO N E TO E OUS XPR H N S ESSW UN AS AY M D OD 5 AL STR S R O A D EET J E N N E N R CU 3 2 N AN 1 I G I VE Y CA It will be world renowned as a test bed for innovation fusing, colliding and cross pollinating ideas, cultures and activities in a city centre landscape connected by world class public spaces and streets, with leisure and cultural facilities that promote the enhanced health and wellbeing of those working, living and visiting the area. IT RS Z ON S E TR ET 6 VISION

6 KEY THEMES LEARNING HEALTH AND WELLBEING INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY CULTURE ENTERPRISE

7 LEARNING Attracting and retaining the best students who will drive the area forward Increasing the offer to students and nurturing the ground-breaking research and development within the area Creation of a truly unique city centre campus Retaining talent within the city Creating collaborative links with businesses Creating a test bed for ideas

8 INNOVATION Provide the ideal setting for the development of the businesses of the future within an environment that inspires bright ideas and knowledge sharing Innovation in the design of public spaces Innovation in transportation and energy solutions Creation of a smart campus STEAMhouse will drive innovation through creativity via a multidisciplinary community and collaborative ecosystem

9 HEALTH AND WELLBEING Unrivalled centre for health and wellbeing, with diverse, fun ways of engaging with the built and natural environment Ensuring high standards of health and happiness Provision of world class spaces that promote health and well being Specific spaces for community growing, farmers markets, an urban farm and a playground for grown ups Enhancing people s quality of life Provide an injection of joy into the city

10 CULTURE Provide a range of cultural and entertainment facilities for those living, working and studying in the area Provide the new location for Birmingham Conservatoire Opportunities for restaurants, bars and events space will be identified in clusters throughout the area The Universities offer a wide programme of public lectures and Birmingham Museum has a wide range of both industrial and cultural artefacts which feature within the area Integrating public art

11 ENTERPRISE Attracting inward investment Providing opportunities for start up businesses Providing opportunities for knowledge exchange Allowing the transfer of knowledge between districts, businesses, organisations and users Creating a market place where supply and demand leads to the creation of vibrant places

12 KEY MOVES LEGEND Walking route Digital towpath Intervention area/big Move Corporation Plaza Cinema JEWELLERY Square QUARTER Curzon Street Landmark building A B C D E F G H I J K L M N N Canal Pavillion Landmark building Aston Square Jennens Park Eastside Locks Typhoo Wharf Birmingham Children s Hospital Former fire station Aston University New Student Union Birmingham Metropolitan College Ormiston Academy Birmingham Conservatoire Millennium Point Eastside Park Curzon Street Station Birmingham City University Eastside Locks Typhoo Wharf Birmingham Science Park ST GEORGE AND ST CHAD CITY CORE NEW STREET STATION SNOW HILL STATION ST PHILIP S CATHEDRAL S T C H A D S Q U E E N S WAY A BULL RING A T S J A M E S WAT T Q U E E S N W A Y O N E X P R E S S W A Y B C MOOR STREET STATION E D F N KNOWLEDGE HUB G H M J E N N E N S R O A D J I D A R T M O U T H M I D D L E WAY K EASTSIDE DIGBETH L AW L E Y M I D D L E WAY L

13 CORPORATION ST PLAZA The key design features include: High quality entrance to the Knowledge Hub Greater priority for pedestrians and cyclists New shared surface square at James Watt Queensway Narrowing of Corporation Street Sculptural architectural lighting that generates a strong connection and visual axis New pavilion with opportunities for start up retail and food businesses Creation of an art wall and sound baffle New tree planting, seating and water features The retention of helicopter pad Opportunity for new landmark buildings in the longer term

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15 ASTON CENTRAL SQUARE The key design features include: A new meeting space that gives pedestrians and cyclists priority over other users A new multi functional pavilion with information point and café Access to digital and wayfinding information Protection of existing and provision of new street trees Recharging point for electric pod for use within the Knowledge Hub campus Cycle store New lighting plinths to define new space to coordinate with those found at Millennium Point New taxi drop off point Potential new entrance to Aston University with new building and entrance plaza

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17 JENNENS PARK The key design features include: Reducing the width of the carriageway from four lanes to two Utilising the former carriageway for a linear park with a focus on health and wellbeing Creating new pedestrian routes based on desire lines Providing a series of pavilions that will activate the space Provision of opportunities to get fit through play and the use of fitness trails Providing a positive new entrance to the Conservatoire and other buildings along the route Providing connection through to Millennium Point Providing healthy places to eat and cycle changing facilities

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19 CINEMA SQUARE The key design features include: Creation of a multi-purpose space that can be used both in the day and at night A new improved bridge line from the Conservatoire to the central square A digital screen for art and film New lighting that helps tie the square with other key interventions within the Knowledge Hub A place where students and others can exhibit and sell their work New paving and lighting that draws you through to Eastside Park

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21 CURZON STREET The key design features include: Curzon Street will be downgraded and priority given to pedestrians and cyclists Active uses at ground floor onto Curzon Street to create vitality The provision of pavilions will provide opportunities for enterprise and meeting places Good links to be provided along New Canal Street to link with Digbeth s Creative Quarter Integration with the new tram and entrance square to the new HS2 station

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23 EASTSIDE LOCKS The key design features include: Canal front development A land use mix including residential, student accommodation and other commercial uses Protection of key buildings and heritage assets including the canal keeper s cottage The opportunity to access different modes of transport A key hub of activity on the new digital towpath The creation of art and lighting installation to enliven the tunnels and key spaces along the canal

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25 TYPHOO WHARF The key design features include: The reuse of historic buildings on the former wharf site A mix of uses to create activity at different times of the day Opportunities for learning and entrepreneurship Greater access to the water s edge and along the canal High quality public space with bars, restaurants and active uses at ground floor A new internal atrium through former Typhoo Wharf building to provide an improved link from Bordesley Street to the canal Integration of new tram stop alongside public realm improvements

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27 ANY QUESTIONS? Creating a coherent and dynamic campus masterplan with a strong sense of belonging within the wider city TYPHOO WHARF BCU ASTON UNIVERSITY EASTSIDE