Why Planners Say 17 Parking Spaces Are Enough for Over 200 New Homes at Mell Square Regeneration Sunday, July 19, 2026 mellsquare holbecheplace solihull regeneration housing parking planning sustainability urbandesign development Planners have approved detailed plans for more than 200 new homes as part of the Mell Square regeneration project in Solihull, despite ongoing concerns about limited parking provisions. The reserved matters application … Read More
New Serpentine Park in Birmingham to Unite Centenary Square and Mailbox via Historic Aqueduct Sunday, May 24, 2026 birmingham serpentine park aqueduct heritage greenspace urbandesign playtrail sustainability architecture A fresh burst of greenery could soon enliven Birmingham city centre with the proposed creation of the Serpentine Path — a charming new green space that promises to highlight a little-known Grade II-listed landmark, if … Read More
Plans for New Birmingham City Centre Tower Recommended for Approval Wednesday, March 18, 2026 birmingham studenthousing regeneration development citycentre planning architecture brownfield heritage urbandesign Plans to construct a new tower on a city centre car park site in Birmingham have been recommended for approval by city council officers. The proposed development seeks permission to deliver 506 student bedspaces in the heart … Read More
Millions Explore 'Virtual Birmingham' Created by University Student on Roblox Tuesday, January 6, 2026 roblox birmingham gaming virtualreality simulation videogames university urbandesign development uk A university student has played a key role in developing a virtual recreation of Birmingham that has captivated millions of players worldwide. Roblox, a popular free-to-play online platform, allows users to design and explore … Read More
Appeal Filed Against Digital Hub and Defibrillator Installation Outside Wolverhampton Station Tuesday, December 9, 2025 wolverhampton defibrillator digitalhub railwaystation accessibility citycouncil publicsafety urbandesign planningappeal streetfurniture An appeal has been launched against the City of Wolverhampton Council’s decision to refuse the installation of an 86-inch digital advertising board—referred to as a ‘digital hub’—and a defibrillator outside Wolverhampton … Read More
Major UK Car Ban Advances with Landmark Plans for Oxford Street Transformation Sunday, November 16, 2025 oxfordstreet pedestrianisation london carban urbandesign mayoraldevelopment architecture publicspace sadiqkhan regeneration A significant move towards banning cars on Oxford Street in central London has gained momentum, driven by Labour Party London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan’s ambitious vision to transform the famous shopping destination. The Mayor’s … Read More