‘Ambitious’ masterplan for Perry Barr revealed
A draft Masterplan outlining an ambitious vision for how to improve Perry Barr over the next two decades has been published.
The Perry Barr 2040 Masterplan will look to build on the £700m-plus package of major projects being delivered in the district as part of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
The proposals under consideration for Perry Barr include developing a plan for sites at Birchfield Gateway which could bring forward retail and leisure opportunities, a museum of athletics and the redevelopment of the bus garage at Perry Barr village for commercial and community uses.
Cllr Ian Ward, leader of Birmingham City Council, said: “For many years there has been a clear need and ambition to unlock the obvious untapped potential of Perry Barr, but we needed the resources to do it.
“Now, our successful Commonwealth Games bid has helped us kickstart a major regeneration project that will transform the lives and life chances of Perry Barr residents for many years to come.
“The Government talks a lot about ‘levelling-up’ but our communities need action now and we’re getting on with the job, working with a range of partners to transform Perry Barr. The projects being delivered thanks to the Games, such as improved public transport, the redeveloped Alexander Stadium and new homes are just the start of things as this Masterplan demonstrates.”
