Building the West Midlands’ low carbon economy
“Houses that sweat, chimneys that soak up heat, and solar power systems for cloudy climates – as the housing industry gets back on its feet, there are terrific opportunities in green technology”
Appreciating architecture
“…a cultural divide exists between the arts and business communities in Birmingham over the appreciation of modern architecture”
Welcome To Birmingham
Dave Woodhall raises a few points he would like brought up when Chinese leader Wen Jiabao comes to town
‘Handouts’ or ‘Investments’
Alan Clawley writes… ‘Surely state financial support should be used to underpin social and environmental objectives not to subsidise wealthy corporations’
The Cube offers exclusive sneak preview
The Cube will host an exclusive first-look event to launch its second phase of new apartments
Launch of new music, culture and learning centre in Digbeth
Birmingham’s Eastside became a melting pot of creativity earlier this month with the much anticipated launch of the city’s newest multi-purpose music studios, education and training venue
Dental school move
“They only have to label the old building ‘Not fit for the 21st Century’, mention ‘asbestos’, ‘concrete cancer’, or bad plumbing, to win public sympathy…”
Jobs Boost for the Region
There’s been a lot of good news for employment prospects in the West Midlands and Warwickshire.
The 21st Century office
In response to a comment on his earlier article, Alan Clawley explores the shape of office buildings.
Offices to let
Alan Clawley wonders at the amount of “Grade A” office space available in Birmingham – and the seemingly insatiable drive for more.
Art nouveau meets modern
Alan Clawley finds that New Street station will actually become Hill Street Station under council plans for the site
Seeking budding BME playwrights
Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre is looking for 20 budding writers to take part in its free Critical Mass playwriting programme
Midlands Continues to Attract New Business
A new report says that the region is still the biggest area outside London for investment from abroad.
One of Birmingham’s best kept secrets
One of Birmingham’s best-kept secrets is what goes on inside the suite of buildings in Paradise Circus, off Chamberlain Square
Skin and Bones
Alan Clawley has seen the plan for the New Street Gateway… and he’s curious.
Pool of Memories School Project
Pupils in Balsall Heath have been learning about the history of Moseley Road Baths and creating short films based on their interviews with people
Birmingham’s missing urinal
Birmingham blogger Andy Mabbett is in search of a piece of Victorian ironwork that once served as a urinal the city.
Tumbling Towers
A unique demolition project is scheduled to take place in Birmingham city centre this Sunday morning
Towers of power?
One way in which Birmingham’s civic and business leaders want to boost the image of the city centre is to build tall buildings, writes Alan Clawley.
New Start for Longbridge
The first new MG model since 1995 has entered production at Longbridge.
Work starts at Kings Heath school
Construction work has started at Colmore Junior and Infant School, marking the expansion and improvement of the schools’ facilities.
Council to spend £300,000 to ‘sell’ new library
Of all the services provided by Birmingham City Council why is a new public library singled out for special treatment?
New Olympic Coup for Birmingham
Council leaders were celebrating today as the city announced that a third Olympic squad will use Birmingham as a base prior to the 2012 London Olympics.
Birmingham’s Chance to Discuss High Speed Rail
One of the most controversial topics of our time will at last get a “fair and balanced hearing” on Monday at an event organised by Birmingham Friends of the Earth
Triumphs of the Fourth Estate
A local blogger has shown how the professionals can be given a helping hand.
Parking expansion for Dudley Port
Good news for commuters using a local railway station.
Magical mystery tour
Dave Woodhall spends a day in Liverpool, and finds it’s nowhere near enough
New investment for the inner city
Plans for the long-term regeneration of some of Birmingham’s most deprived areas have been put out to public consultation.
Birmingham library
Birmingham’s new library – a CG video has been released.