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This page gives you access to a searchable and growing list of places and topics that will be of interest.

Each feature includes maps/trails, a gallery, links and contacts.

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Heritage Buses across the West Midlands - protecting our wonderful history!

Here we feature the buses of the past and why it's so important to protect them and promote the great work of those who help protect them for us all to enjoy. 

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Passions: History & heritage, Photography, Transport
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Trains (past, present and future) in Birmingham and West Midlands

Birmingham & West Midlands Trains - With People with Passion we're building gallery & collection of posts looking at the past, present & future of the region's trains.

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Passions: History & heritage, Photography, Transport, Travel & tourism
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The Bank Building, Birmingham, UK - Construction with Community

Follow here with ItsYourBuild, the development of the Bank Building in Birmingham.

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Passions: Construction & regeneration, Modern Architecture
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The Mercian, Birmingham, UK - Great architecture

The Mercian is a 42 storey (132m) mixed-use development due for completion in June 2022.  It is a stunning build that has totally influenced the city skyline. 

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Passions: Construction & regeneration, Modern Architecture
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Moor Street Station - past, present & future

Here we look back and forward at one of Birmingham's wonderful Grade II buildings - Moor Street Station.

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Passions: Construction & regeneration, Modern Architecture
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Mercian Studios, Birmingham, UK - Construction with Community

Here we follow the Steven Knight and Nikal vision of a £500M studio complex for TV, film & games. 

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Passions: Construction & regeneration, Modern Architecture
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Birmingham Smithfield, Birmingham, UK - Placemaking with Community

Birmingham Smithfield is a £1.9bn city quarter set to be crafted into a sustainable and buzzing residential, leisure and entertainment district.

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Passions: Construction & regeneration
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Bank Birmingham Development, Birmingham, UK - Construction with Community

Follow here with ItsYourBuild, the Bank Birmingham Development, Broad Street, Birmingham.

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Three Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, UK - Construction with Community

At 10 storeys and offering 189K SF of space, Three Chamberlain Square (3CS) raises the bar for new commercial buildings in the country.

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Passions: Construction & regeneration, Modern Architecture
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One Centenary Way, Birmingham, UK - Construction with Community

Follow here with It'sYourBuild, the development of One Centenary Way, a 280,000 sq. ft 13 storey building, the first build as part of Phase Two of Paradise Birmingham.

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Passions: Construction & regeneration, Modern Architecture
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One Congreve Square, Birmingham, UK - Construction with Community

Follow here with ItsYourBuild, developments at One Congreve Square, Birmingham.

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Two Centenary Way, Birmingham, UK - Construction with Community

Follow here with ItsYourBuild, developments at Two Centenary Way, Birmingham.

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Three Congreve Square, Birmingham, UK - Construction with Community

Follow here with ItsYourBuild, developments at Three Congreve Square, Birmingham.

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Two Congreve Square, Birmingham. UK - Construction with Community

Follow here with ItsYourBuild, developments at Two Congreve Square, Birmingham.

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Investment opportunities in Birmingham - A City in growth!

Here we track, share and pull together details on Birmingham's ever changing and growing development opportunities.  

 

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Engage in Sport - a special feature on Birmingham University

Here we look at how Birmingham University and its sports and athletics departments help to engage community and inspire people to engage in Sport. 

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Passions: Sport & leisure
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Plastic free Birmingham!

Here we look at the projects and initiatives running across the city to free Birmingham of plastic and the implications of plastic waste. 

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Passions: Environment & green action
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Public transport in Birmingham

Here we look at the steps being taken within Birmingham to make their public transport more energy efficient and more climate friendly.

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Passions: Transport, Environment & green action
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Did You Know construction - An initiative to bring community and the industry closer

Here we share space with the profession and ask people in the industry to share with us interesting facts and stories about construction and the built environment.

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Connaught Square, Birmingham, UK - Construction with Community

Connaught Square has consent for four new builds containing 770 one-, two- & three-bedroom apartments, including a 28-storey residential tower.

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Hoskin's Yard, Birmingham, UK - Construction with Community

Hoskin’s Yard is a purpose-built Build to Rent development set to introduce 515 new homes to the site.

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The Rackhams Building, Birmingham, UK - Construction with Community

Follow here with ItsYourBuild, developments at The Rackhams Building (until maybe renamed), Birmingham.

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Birmingham's litter picker volunteers

Communities working together to keep our neighbourhoods litter free! Whatever the weather, these great volunteers are out there keeping our parks and open spaces litter free.

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Passions: Environment & green action, Education, People & community, Volunteering
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Birmingham Cathedral (Cathedral Church of St Philip) - A Birmingham Gem!

Designed by Thomas Archer, St Philip's was built between 1711 and 1715 and is the seat of the Bishop of Birmingham. Take the link for more on this Birmingham Gem. 

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Passions: History & heritage, Civic pride, Classic Architecture, Faith
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Birmingham's air quality

Birmingham's taking some bold steps to reduce its carbon emissions and improve air quality within and across the City. Here we pull together the actions being taken.

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