Hartwell unveils 260,000 sq ft office and 240 homs plan
Developer Hartwell has unveiled plans for a £100m mixed-use scheme at a former ironworks site in the heart of Digbeth, Birmingham.
The Phoenix Yard proposals will seek to transform an under-utilised 1ha brownfield site beside Coventry Street, Oxford Street and Digbeth High Street to deliver a new gateway to Digbeth.
Architects Allford Hall Monaghan Morris designed the scheme to provide 260,000 sq ft of media and educational space, commercial floorspace, 240 homes and retail.
The proposed Phoenix Yard is forecast to create around 200 construction jobs .
Joanne Churchill, group property manager at Hartwell, said: “In recent years Digbeth has benefitted from significant investment and is recognised by Birmingham City Council as a key growth area.
“This scheme has been designed with this investment and the wider ambitions for Birmingham in mind.
“The potential delivery of media and educational space will support the continuing growth of BBC Midlands HQ and its ecosystem following the BBC’s multi-million-pound investment into the area.”
Ahead of submitting a hybrid planning application to Birmingham City Council, Hartwell has launched a public consultation for local residents and businesses to see and comment on the plans.
The professional team includes Ridge, Cundall and Hoare Lea.
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