Birmingham named city of the year at MIPIM UK Awards

BIRMINGHAM has picked up two awards at the prestigious MIPIM UK Awards, held in conjunction with the commercial property and inward investment show in London.

It was named City of the Year and Sir Albert Bore, leader of Birmingham City Council was named City Leader of the Year. Ironically Sir Albert announced recently that he is stepping down from the role.

The awards, presented in partnership with specialist commercial property magazine Estates Gazette, recognise and reward the efforts of developers and their partners from the private and public sectors working to revitalise cities and towns across the UK.

Editor of Estates Gazette, Damian Wild, said, “These awards celebrate those who are making a difference to the urban fabric of the UK.

“What impressed our judges was the innovation, diversity and tenacity shown by all the winners in areas where fresh thinking is desperately needed. Some of the projects will contribute to speeding up delivery of much-needed affordable housing, others will help rebalance the economy away from London.”

The two Birmingham awards were amongst those voted on by the editorial team of Estates Gazette.