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2 Introduction Greater Birmingham is becoming just that Greater. Our region is growing at a phenomenal rate. Contents 0 Introduction 0 Greater Connections 04 Greater Growth 06 Greater Living 08 Greater Change 4 Collaborations Strategic Partners Greater Birmingham is emerging as a global powerhouse. Working in collaboration, Birmingham, the Black Country and Solihull are showcasing the vast array of opportunities for investors keen to be part of its growing prominence as a leading European region in which to live, work and invest. Foreign investment has reached record highs for two years running with more than 95 new projects last year across the region. Our business community is growing, with more private sector roles created here over the last three years than anywhere else in the UK outside London. Entrepreneurs are flocking to the area. More businesses were started in Greater Birmingham over the last two years than anywhere else in the UK outside of the capital. Coupled with the region s status as an industrial powerhouse, the highest quality of life ranking outside London and record visitor numbers, Greater Birmingham s offer as a place to invest, visit and live is unrivalled. We have much more to come, and the track record to back it up. In recent years we have delivered some of the largest regeneration projects in Europe, including the 600 million redevelopment of New Street Station and the 00 million expansion of Birmingham Airport. Greater Birmingham provides investors with a multitude of opportunities ranging from the UK s most successful Enterprise Zone in the Black Country to the landmark UK Central development in Solihull. This year we will be outlining numerous investment opportunities for the first time, including our Southern Gateway scheme - the largest regeneration project in the area for decades - the 00 million redevelopment of the area around Snow Hill station in central Birmingham and a -hectare mixed-use development on the western edge of the city centre, called Icknield Port Loop. In addition, vast opportunities are being opened up by the arrival of the High Speed rail link between London and Birmingham in 06. These include the massive regeneration plans for the area around the Curzon terminus, as well as the huge development area encompassing HS Interchange (Solihull) and UK Central. Greater Birmingham continues to emerge as one of the most exciting investment destinations in Europe, with unrivaled connectivity, liveability and continuing growth opportunities. We are proud of our progress and excited about the future. We look forward to telling you more about Greater Birmingham and how you can become part of our growth story. Sir Albert Bore Leader of Birmingham City Council On behalf of Greater Birmingham

3 Greater Connections Greater Birmingham is situated at the heart of the UK s motorway and rail network. Half the UK s population lies within two hours and 90% within a four-hour travel time of the region. Air, rail and road links connect the city to over 400 million people across Europe. Closer to home, 4.3 million people of working age live within a one hour drive of the city and the capital is just a one hour and 5 minute train ride away. Greater Birmingham Developments Map DEVELOPMENTS 0 Southern Gateway 0 Snowhill Masterplan 03 Arena Central 04 Curzon 05 Paradise Birmingham 06 Icknield Port Loop 07 Wolverhampton City Centre Regeneration 08 Black Country Enterprise Zone 09 UK Central Zone The Hub 0 UK Central Zone North Solihull UK Central Zone 3 Solihull Town Centre UK Central Zone 4 Blythe Valley Park Greater Birmingham Central Developments 0 Southern Gateway 0 Snowhill Masterplan 03 Arena Central 04 Curzon 05 Paradise Birmingham 06 Icknield Port Loop 07 Calthorpe Estates 08 Masshouse 0 University College Birmingham 0 Aston University 03 Birmingham City University 0 The Mailbox 0 Grand Central Birmingham 03 Bullring Shopping Centre M6 The arrival of the High Speed (HS) rail link between London and Birmingham in 06 will bring the capital within a 45 minute train journey of Greater Birmingham. HS will boost the West Midlands economy by 4. billion each year and create more than 5,000 new jobs. Glasgow Edinburgh Newcastle HS M5 Birmingham Canal Old Line Jewellery Quarter The 600 million redevelopment of New Street Station is due to complete this year. Annual passenger capacity is set to increase to 5 million a year when it is finished. Additionally the planned Wolverhampton City Centre regeneration scheme will include world class rail and bus termini at its heart. Greater Birmingham has invested in a transport network and links worthy of a global destination, allowing businesses to use the region as a launch pad, not only for UK, but for European and global operations. Greater Birmingham offers greater opportunity. Liverpool Cardiff Manchester Bristol Leeds Sheffield GREATER BIRMINGHAM London M54 M6 8 7 M6 Toll 8 THE BLACK COUNTRY BIRMINGHAM 0 9 M4 HS M4 HS INTERCHANGE (SOLIHULL) M6 M5 6 Birmingham Canal 7 Barclaycard Arena 3 International Convention Centre 5 New Street BIRMINGHAM CENTRE Snow Hill St. Philip s Cathedral Moor Street Selfridges River Rea 4 Digbeth Branch Canal SOLIHULL HS HS FACTOR By 06 HS will effectively place Greater Birmingham on Zone 4 of the London Underground, giving access to 45 million people within hour. GLOBAL REACH Birmingham Airport s extension attracted 30 new routes in 04 and is now attracting more long haul routes to the West Coast USA, Middle East and Asia. CENTRE OF THE UK Greater Birmingham lies at the centre of the UK s road and rail network, offering unparalleled connectivity and logistical possibility for investors and developers. WORLD CLASS WELCOME The 600 million redevelopment to transform Birmingham New Street station will complete in 05. Whilst Curzon Street will provide a stunning terminus for HS, transforming over 40 hectares of land in the city centre. M5 M4 M40 University of Birmingham To Edgbaston M4 Black Country & Solihull major developments are detailed further in the brochure. 3

4 Greater Birmingham Transport Network To Glasgow West Coast Mainline To Edinburgh East Coast Mainline Greater Growth Greater Birmingham is growing and with ambitious plans for the future, the region is set to become one of Europe s most exciting investment prospects. Foreign investment is flowing to the region, with firms flooding in from China, Europe, India and America, creating record numbers of jobs. Greater Birmingham secured more foreign direct investment than any other English region last year, with 95 projects creating almost 5,000 new jobs. 8.4bn Exports More than any other region outside the south east Something of a cultural revolution has taken place in the city. There s a world-class symphony orchestra and ballet, and new pride in its pivotal role in the world s industrial heritage. The Daily Telegraph November 04 Start-Up Hotspot More start-ups than any other regional UK city in 04 Liverpool Crewe Wolverhampton GREATER BIRMINGHAM Cardiff M6 M54 Manchester M6 Bristol M6 HS Manchester Airport Stoke M5 HS M4 Leeds Sheffield M Derby East Midlands Airport HS Birmingham Airport HS East Midlands Hub Leicester HS INTERCHANGE (SOLIHULL) M6 M40 HS York Sheffield Meadowhall Nottingham M HS Old Oak Common Heathrow M5 Euston St Pancras London HS Birmingham was recently awarded FDI Destination of the Future, and has been recognised as having the best investment prospects in the UK. The Emerging Trends in Real Estate survey (PwC 04) ranked Birmingham as the most investable city in the UK and 6th most investable in Europe - beating the likes of London, Paris, Munich and Brussels. Birmingham has been transformed and last year attracted record levels of foreign business investment. The Observer November ,000 West Midlands population growth in last ten years, with another 35,000 growth forecast in next ten years Massive GVA Growth Birmingham s GVA grew by 6% in 0-03, more than any other UK core city 48 bn Value of our growing economy Most Investable City in the UK PwC 04 UK s # Region for FDI Leading region for foreign direct investment in 04 outside of London 50% Chinese Exports The only UK region with a trade surplus with China Gatwick 4 5

5 Greater Living Birmingham has the best quality of life of any UK city outside of the capital, according to leading international research organisations. # UK CITY Birmingham has the highest quality of life than any other regional city in the UK according to the Mercer Quality of Living Survey 04. A MAGNET FOR RELOCATION More people relocated to Birmingham from London than any other region outside of the South East in Birmingham s Christmas Market 0 Birmingham Symphony Hall 03 Digbeth Creative Quarter 04 Walsall Arboretum 05 St Philips Cathedral 06 Old Joe - University of Birmingham 07 Brueton Park in Solihull Centre 08 Library of Birmingham 09 Great Western Arcade 3 Record numbers of ambitious thirtysomething professionals are choosing to leave the capital and move to Birmingham. Last year almost 5,500 Londoners chose to move to the city, putting it ahead of any other UK location. More are expected to move in the months ahead as investment and jobs flow to the city and make it a reliable alternative to London for global and European operations. Property costs are less than half those of London and other leading business destinations, while our schools have the highest academic standards. Based on A-level results alone, Greater Birmingham has six of the top 6 schools in the country, while 06 schools in the region have achieved outstanding according to national standards body, Ofsted. There are 8 universities within an hour of Greater Birmingham, including three Russell Group institutions. Greater Birmingham has six leading universities, including Aston University, University of Birmingham, Birmingham City University, University College Birmingham, Newman University, and the University of Wolverhampton. These universities not only provide excellent education options for those moving their families to the area, but also a vast pool of graduate talent for local employers to select from. From Michelin starred restaurants to street food at free arts festivals; a kick-about in a local park to high stakes Premier league football; one of the largest urban parks in Europe to the Arts & Crafts perfection of a quiet retreat; one of the finest collections of ancient coins to the world s largest collection of album covers, Greater Birmingham offers an unbeatable lifestyle that marries the bustle and culture of a cosmopolitan centre with the beauty of one of the greenest cities in Europe. For businesses looking to access and attract talent while taking advantage of unique investment opportunities, Greater Birmingham offers more

6 Greater Change Birmingham The UK s second city is going through an unprecedented period of transformation, and is leading post recession national growth and development trends. With record levels of infrastructure investment, increasing international recognition and countless opportunities for companies to thrive in the region, there has never been a better time to invest in Birmingham. Business Birmingham Business Birmingham is the inward investment agency for the UK s second city, the link to establishing or growing a company s presence in Birmingham. Contact invest@businessbirmingham.com 6. Icknield Port Loop Icknield Port Loop is a significant brownfield development opportunity to deliver a sustainable urban neighbourhood. It benefits from an existing planning consent for,50 new homes. The site location, scale and canal frontage provide a significant opportunity to participate in the delivery of a new sustainable neighbourhood of high quality family housing in central Birmingham. Lying immediately west of Birmingham city centre and on the northern side of Edgbaston, the site is highly accessible. The major recreational asset of Edgbaston Reservoir is adjacent and the city s retail and leisure attractions, its civic facilities and business core are all within walking distance. The landowners, Canal and River Trust and Birmingham City Council, are seeking a private sector partner with the development skills, financial resources and ambition to deliver a residential-led mixed use development.. Southern Gateway The development of the Southern Gateway represents a major opportunity to deliver a vibrant new destination, offering family orientated leisure and entertainment, as well as retail and residential. The site provides opportunities for over.7m sq ft of development and,000 residential units. It carries with it the additional advantage of the majority of the site being in Council ownership as well as being a designated Enterprise Zone site, attracting considerable funding for infrastructure and site development.. Snowhill Masterplan The Snowhill district of the city centre is a hub for business, professional and financial services activity. The City Council has prepared a masterplan to capitalise on the area s strengths and envisages a significant expansion of the business area to create Birmingham s Canary Wharf. Over the 0 year plan period there will be opportunities for over 6 million sq ft of developable space, including over million sq ft of office development and 3.5 million sq ft of residential. 3. Arena Central Occupying a prominent position at the heart of Birmingham s city centre, the 3.7 hectare Arena Central has outline planning consent already secured for.3 million sq ft of mixeduse development set within a brand new, landscaped public realm. 4. Curzon Capitalising on the arrival of HS the Curzon area has a large potential for growth and will radically enhance the City s national rail connectivity and accelerate its economic growth potential. The Curzon area sees opportunities for office, creative industries, housing, leisure and learning. Covering 40ha of the city centre, the new line and terminus will provide a catalyst to transform areas of the city centre and unlock major regeneration sites. 5. Paradise One of the biggest development schemes Birmingham has seen for a generation, Paradise will dramatically transform this whole area of the city centre. A vibrant mixed use development of office, civic, retail, leisure and hotel space, providing major improvements to pedestrian access and greatly enhanced public realm. 6 Jewellery Quarter 6 Snow Hill Barclaycard Arena 3 Cathedral 5 4 Moor Street International Selfridges Convention New Street Centre BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE 8 9

7 Greater Change The Black Country Centrally located and well-connected, the Black Country has an unprecedented history of driving innovation forward. The birth-place of the industrial revolution, the Black Country is home to a world class manufacturing and engineering base. Proud to be one of the UK s leading supply chain centres with excellent collaborative research and development opportunities, highly skilled workers and home to the UK s most successful Enterprise Zone, record levels of private sector investment continue to demonstrate that the Black Country offers exceptional opportunities for businesses. Invest Black Country The Black Country is a first class global investment destination, an economic region of over million people located at the heart of England. Invest Black Country is the area s inward investment organisation. Invest Black Country works with businesses looking to expand or relocate and with investors looking for capital investment opportunities to demonstrate why being in the Black Country makes business sense. Contact m.folkard@investblackcountry.com Black Country Housing Opportunities By 033, an ambitious vision for growth will mean that the Black Country will have increased the number of local jobs to 545,000 and strengthened the business base by creating an extra,500 new businesses each year. The Black Country will be home to. million residents with increased levels of graduates and will deliver an additional 47,000 new homes. Acceleration of the housing market to support economic growth is a key priority for the Black Country. The objective is to provide an improved housing offer from,00 hectares of identified brownfield sites. Housing opportunities. Wolverhampton City Centre Regeneration Strategic regeneration of Wolverhampton City Centre offers 60 hectares of mixed use opportunities for investors and businesses. Wolverhampton Interchange is a transformational programme of works radically improving its transport gateways and connections. New international quality rail and bus terminals are the centrepiece of a much wider development project creating a new commercial and retail destination in the heart of a thriving and connected city centre. Wolverhampton Interchange will be the catalyst to opening up a wider range of regeneration opportunities in Wolverhampton. Multiple opportunities exist across the city for significant mixed use developments.. Black Country Enterprise Zone The Black Country Enterprise Zone is the most successful nationally and is located in one of the most investable and competitive areas within the Black Country. Benefiting from being located at the heart of the West Midlands manufacturing and distribution networks, with valuable incentives available, The Black Country Enterprise Zone covers 0 hectares. With some sites ready for immediate development whilst others offering longer term development opportunities, the Enterprise Zone benefits from a phased pipeline of sites offering potential for both short-medium and medium-long term investment. M54 A449 A4 Wolverhampton A454 A449 A43 THE BLACK COUNTRY Dudley M6 Walsall M6 West Bromwich 0 Image courtesy of Express & Star.

8 Greater Change UK Central UK Central, which encompasses the vibrant and cosmopolitan town of Solihull, is a premier business and leisure destination in the centre of the UK. Boasting one of the strongest economies outside London, outstanding inward investment potential and a reputation as one of the most attractive places to live in the country, UK Central comprises four, interconnected investment zones which offer an unrivalled combination of opportunity, connectivity and lifestyle. Your next decision The UK Central investment team is committed to supporting your business to locate, grow and become part of a prime inward investment destination that is ranked as a top 0 UK location for business. Contact: ukcentral@solihull.gov.uk Solihull UK Central is located in the centre of the UK, less than an hour from London and with direct air links to major European capitals, the United States, Asia and the Middle East. At the heart of the UK s rail and motorway networks, UK Central is connected to more than 60% of the UK market within a two hour travel time and the arrival of the new 7bn High Speed Rail interchange station in UK Central will bring the journey time to the capital to less than 40 minutes. UK Central is already home to world-leading brands including The NEC, Jaguar Land Rover and the 50m Genting Resorts World and is ranked in the top 0 UK locations for business. The area has a broad range of core sector strengths including advanced manufacturing, life sciences, aerospace and emerging green technologies. Supported by a highly qualified skills base, five internationally respected universities within 30 minutes travel time and a strong track record in high value business activities, UK Central is a popular location for global corporations and small entrepreneurial businesses alike. UK Central also boasts outstanding digital connectivity, offering businesses superfast broadband and 4G coverage. UK Central Zones UK Central Zone - The Hub The home of Jaguar Land Rover, the National Exhibition Centre and Birmingham Airport, The Hub is the economic powerhouse of UK Central. The Hub also encompasses Birmingham Business Park and is the planned location of the 7bn High Speed rail interchange station. Flexible leisure, events and entertainment development space around The NEC 40 hectare planned and vibrant new destination, laid out on contemporary garden city principles 40+ hectares of development land around Birmingham Airport Planned extension of 9 hectares at Birmingham Business Park UK Central Zone - North Solihull A 5-year.8bn regeneration programme to develop the four communities in the area of North Solihull offering investors significant potential opportunities for retail, leisure and community development. UK Central Zone 3 - Solihull Town Centre Solihull Town Centre combines vibrant activity with relaxing charm. With outstanding schools and colleges and more than 600 hectares of parks and green spaces, the town was recognised as the best place to Live in in the UK 04. Solihull has the strongest economy in the West Midlands and acts as a key regional growth driver with a business profile similar to the South East of England. The town centre offers good quality office accommodation and a number of prime development sites with the potential to deliver 5,600 additional jobs and a contribution of.35bn to GDP by 040. UK Central Zone 4 - Blythe Valley Park Blythe Valley Park is an established million sq ft master planned campus for businesses and employees, strategically located in the heart of the UK and surrounded by 57 acres of stunning parkland and leisure facilities. Blythe Valley Park still has.4 million sq ft to be developed. Through a combination of modern architecture, attractive landscape and first class amenities, Blythe Valley Park offers commercial investors a choice of outstanding space solutions. 4 A45 TYSELEY A4 Acocks Green Hall Green Yardley Shirley Birmingham Airport 4 3 SOLIHULL M4 Hockley Heath M6 The NEC Birmingham Birmingham International Station A45 Hampton in Arden M4 Berkswell Knowle 3

9 Greater Collaborations Greater Birmingham s transformation into a leading European destination is fuelled by the collaboration of its people, businesses and industry who have come together to innovate, create and build a greater future for our region. Collaboration is at the heart of the region and its growth. More partners than ever before are working in collaboration to showcase Greater Birmingham globally. These include leading developers providing unique opportunities to be part of the region s growth. As well as regional partners Birmingham, The Black Country and Solihull, private sector organisations joining Greater Birmingham include Arena Central, Ballymore, Bouygues UK, Calthorpe Estates, GVA, Jaguar Land Rover and Paradise Birmingham. Greater Birmingham will be hosting a range of events at MIPIM. They include discussions around the opportunities presented by the arrival of of HS in Birmingham and plans for the city s Southern Gateway, a prime site in the city s retail core. The growth of the key sectors such as the financial and professional services, life sciences and retail will also be assessed as the demands of businesses in these areas call for new kinds of development. Greater Birmingham is becoming greater and we invite you to join us. Arena Central Arena Central is a 9. acre development site in Birmingham city centre, being delivered by Arena Central Developments Ltd (ACDL), a joint venture between Miller Developments and Vinci Asset Management. A circa 400 million development, Arena Central is masterplanned for up to. million sq ft of mixed-use space, comprising offices, hotel, residential, leisure and retail uses, with a unique public square made up of over 50 per cent soft landscaping forming the centrepiece of the development. Reserved matters planning permission has been secured for Arena Central which will provide 40,000 sq ft of office accommodation across eight floors, fronting Broad Street and opposite Centenary Square. Two further reserved matters applications have recently been submitted for Arena Central, a 0,000 sq ft HQ office scheme and a residential scheme totalling 43 units making Arena Central the most deliverable mixed-use scheme in the city. Arena Central lies at the heart of Birmingham s City Centre Enterprise Zone, benefitting from simplified planning and reduced business rates as well as forming a significant part of the city s vision for regeneration, as laid out in the Big City Plan

10 Ballymore Ballymore have been transforming the skyline around Snowhill in Birmingham since 003. Thomas Vale Construction, a Bouygues UK company Thomas Vale Construction is one of Greater Birmingham s most awarded contractors. In the summer of 0 we became a Bouygues UK company. With construction of 3 Snowhill due to open in 07 the Estate will be completed and will then comprise nearly million sq ft. of large floorplate Grade A offices and restaurants, bars and retail space on the Gateway to Birmingham s commercial centre adjacent to a public transport hub and at the heart of the Snowhill Master-planning Quarter. Phase 3 at Snowhill, the most sustainable, largest and most prominent of the 3 office buildings, will be a predominantly triple glazed building of the same architectural language as & Snowhill but differentiated to create a distinct and striking Landmark building totalling 360,000 sq ft. with floor-plates of 3,000 to 5,000 sq ft. The Ballymore Group is an Irish and UK based unlisted property Development Company focused on sourcing, financing and constructing large scale projects. Ballymore was founded in 98 by Sean Mulryan who owns 00% of the Ballymore UK Group. The Ballymore Group has expanded rapidly over the last 5 years and is now one of the largest, privately owned family run property development groups in the UK and Ireland with substantial and proven property development experience. The Group now employs over 75 direct employees in operations in Ireland, the UK, and Continental Europe. Bouygues UK operates under three management units; Construction, Housing and Thomas Vale, along with its property development and regeneration company, Bouygues Development. Together with our partners and clients, Bouygues UK delivers construction, development and regeneration projects to the most exacting standards across public and commercial private sectors. From mixed-used commercial developments and schools to luxury apartments and signature public buildings, Bouygues UK develops and builds innovative and sustainable projects, backed by intelligent management throughout the entire life-cycle of each project. Bouygues UK has offices and sites across the UK and draws on the heritage and support of the Bouygues Group, which operates in over 80 countries spanning construction, civil works, energy, services, telecommunications and media. It is with local presence and focus on intelligent, competitive delivery, teamed with the resources, reach and backing of our parent company that gives Thomas Vale and Bouygues UK the edge, delivering work with passion, flair and innovation. In recent years, the business has increased its presence in the UK through a number of acquisitions including Thomas Vale. These, together with the businesses existing operations, position us as a major British player with a combined turnover of around 850 million, approximately 30 sites and,700 people. Through a strategy of steady organic growth combined with targeted acquisitions, Bouygues UK has built the optimum team to deliver construction and infrastructure assets in the UK

11 Calthorpe Estates GVA Building sustainable communities. Bilfinger Real Estate is a leading service company with an exceptionally wide range of services under the umbrella of the strong brand Bilfinger SE. As an engineering and services group, Bilfinger develops, builds, maintains and operates plants and buildings for infrastructure, real estate, industry and the energy sector. Family-owned since 77, Calthorpe Estates is one of the UK s most forward- thinking and progressive property investment and development companies. Its team and strategic partners are responsible for delivering a multi-million pound regeneration portfolio including retail and leisure, office and medical developments. Calthorpe Estates is creating a medical and healthcare community that is part of a wider community offering across the Estate, to further enhance the appeal of the area as one of the country s most desirable locations to live and work. The Estate boasts elegant homes, highly sought after schools and educational establishments, Michelin starred restaurants and world class leisure facilities. Edgbaston Medical Quarter (EMQ) EMQ promotes collaboration and research, and brings together healthcare, academia and industry to support growth within 9 life science specialist clusters. It is supported by a knowledgeable and well-connected community, and is set within a central location that is directly accessible from Europe, USA and the Far East. Calthorpe Estate manages the prestigious 60 hectares Estate in Edgbaston, and to facilitate the growth of EMQ is able to offer medical and clinical accommodation ranging from new build D operator-focused clinics through to medical suites and individual consulting rooms. With the capacity, experience and commitment to develop a balanced cluster of uses that complements the healthcare community and environment, the Calthorpe Estate and EMQ make a unique location. We look beyond borders. Our customers include institutional investors, private investors and companies with comprehensive real estate portfolios in Germany and throughout Europe. For more than 45 years they have had confidence in our in-depth market knowledge of the local real estate markets and at the same time benefit from the advantages of an internationally positioned Group. The merger with GVA, the UK s leading provider of comprehensive technical and business consulting services, has strengthened our international focus: Our presence in the UK market and critical access to international investors allow us to advise customers across borders and to manage their real estate portfolios anywhere in the world. We take care of everything from A to Z. From asset and property management to facility management services, we provide integrated real estate solutions from a single source for all types of use and over the entire lifecycle of real estate and properties. With first-class service and award-winning consulting competence, we create sustainable value for the real estate industry so that our customers can concentrate on their core competencies. Images produced by Birmingham City Council 8 9

12 Two Centuries of Tailored Property Expertise across the Midlands Our specialist knowledge of the Midlands Real Estate Market is based on a heritage that dates back nearly 00 years to 80. Today Bilfinger GVA is recognised as the leading property adviser in the Midlands with approaching 400 Directors and staff in 0 specialist teams based in our regional HQ. Jaguar Land Rover Jaguar Land Rover is the largest manufacturer of premium vehicles in the UK and employs over 30,500 people in the UK and,500 more globally. It supports 00,000 people through the supply chain, dealer network and wider economy. We are proud to be playing a key role in the economic growth of the region, particularly now that development activity has returned after the recessionary years of Our specialist knowledge ranges through the property life cycle from Planning, Development and Regeneration Consultancy through the construction process to valuation, asset and property management, marketing agency and investment transactions. Our clients are from both the public and private sectors including Government Departments and Local Authorities, Investors and Property Companies, Financiers and Lenders, Land Owners and Developers and, last but by no means least occupiers, the driving force behind all property markets. Ian Stringer Regional Senior Director, Midlands +44 (0) ian.stringer@gva.co.uk Jaguar Land Rover sells vehicles in more than 70 markets globally with 80% of production exported from the UK. A 04/5 fiscal year investment of over 3.5 billion in product creation has seen the introduction of a host of new and exciting products and business expansion. To support the introduction of its new aluminium and lightweight technologies for forthcoming models, Jaguar Land Rover has invested.5 billion. Jaguar Land Rover has invested over billion in its Solihull plant over the last three years, including Europe s largest capacity automotive aluminium body shop facility. As a result of the continued developments at Solihull, Jaguar Land Rover is creating an additional,300 new jobs at the site. The Jaguar XE will be launched at the plant in Spring 05 followed by the Jaguar F-PACE in 06. Jaguar Land Rover has invested 0 million in Castle Bromwich since 0, which employs over 3,500. Castle Bromwich produces the award winning Jaguar F-TYPE, XJ, XF and XF Sportbrake. These products, built at some of the most advanced aluminium body construction facilities in the world, helped Jaguar achieve its strongest full year performance in nearly a decade in

13 Paradise Birmingham AFL Architects Recognised as one of the UK s most strategically and historically important sites, Paradise will play a leading role in Birmingham s continued renaissance. Covering seventeen acres of land in the heart of the city, this dramatic transformational development is now under way and will provide a ground breaking, mixed use development with pedestrian streets and three new public squares. Comprising up to.5 million sq ft of contemporary office led mixed use space, Paradise Circus will provide a greatly enhanced setting for the city s listed historic buildings, improve access and connectivity, and create up to,000 new jobs.paradise sits within the city s Central Business District and adjoins both the Jewellery and Convention Quarters. New Street station is just a short walk away while the new Library of Birmingham, The Repertory Theatre, Town Hall, Symphony Hall, ICC and Barclaycard Arena are all within minutes walk. Individually designed by some of the country s finest architects and built to the highest of standards, Paradise will offer Grade A sustainable offices surrounded by beautiful Grade I and II listed civic and commercial buildings. Paradise truly is, History in the Making. Partnering with Business Birmingham at MIPIM 05 AFL Architects is an international Architectural practice with offices in Manchester, Birmingham, London and Doha. We work across a number of sectors including sport, health, residential, commercial, leisure and education. Our team of over 00 staff are passionate about the spaces that shape our environment. We are proud to be partnering with Business Birmingham at MIPIM at such time as Birmingham City and the region are attracting unprecedented interest and having completed one of the City s and Country s high profile sporting venues, Edgbaston International Cricket Ground. This new mixed-use 5,000 capacity complex contains state of the art playing facilities, media, hospitality and exhibition space with stunning views of the Birmingham Skyline. Birmingham Airport Birmingham Airport sits in the centre of the UK and is the most accessible airport by road and rail, with 0 million people living within the 90 minute catchment. Just 0 minutes to the centre of Birmingham and a little over an hour to London by train, it serves almost 0 million people a year, travelling with 50 airlines to 40 direct destinations, including daily flights to New York, Delhi, Istanbul, Dubai, Paris and Frankfurt. 3

14 Brindleyplace Capital Properties Brindleyplace is an award-winning business and leisure destination, set within a fully managed estate environment which is home to over,000 employees from a variety of local and international companies, including Deutsche Bank, GVA, Deloitte and RBS. With over 6 bars, cafes and restaurants alongside attractions including contemporary art gallery, Ikon and the National SEA LIFE Centre Brindleyplace welcomes over 4 million visitors every year. We are Capital Properties, a national property management company with a revolutionary approach. From our offices in Birmingham, Manchester and London, we provide service-led property management and breathe life into spaces with our unique placemaking team, Capital Life. Our Birmingham assets are Fort Dunlop, Mell Square and 55 Colmore Row, which we manage alongside Tristan Capital and IM Properties. Our position in the city allows us to develop relationships with organisations such as Marketing Birmingham, Solihull Council, and Solihull BID. Bruntwood Centro Bruntwood is a family-owned and run property company whose goal is to create the right places for people to succeed. We have a fundamental belief that there is always a way to improve the world around us and that as a good business we have a responsibility to always leave things better than we find them. Every place, every company and every person has the potential to improve - they just need to be given the right opportunity to grow and develop. For our customers, we focus on creating the right environments for their businesses to thrive, no matter what sector they operate in. We develop, let and manage all our own buildings, combining an innovative approach to property development with a single-minded focus on the needs of our customers: if it doesn t work for them, then it doesn t work for us. In the cities where we operate, we always keep an eye on the bigger picture, as our goal is always to create growth that is sustainable in the long-term. If our cities improve and grow that helps us to do the same. For our business to be successful, we need our communities to be both good places to do business and good places to live. We work closely with public sector partners and other stakeholders to make the most of opportunities for growth and development, as well as investing a percentage of our profits into cultural, community and charitable endeavours that make a real difference to people s lives. For us, good business is a game with two winners. Because if you succeed, we succeed. Centro is the delivery arm of the West Midlands ITA. Centro s role is to deliver the major transport schemes funded through the Local Enterprise Partnerships. It also delivers improvements in the rail, Metro and bus services which people use every day and encourages cycling and walking. The delivery of Swift smart ticketing, real time information for journey planning and the use of new technologies are all priorities which help encourage better mobility

15 EC Harris Our vision is to be the leading global natural and built asset design consultancy. As an ARCADIS company, we have access to 8,000 people worldwide, operating in over 300 offices in 70 countries and generating 3 billion in revenue. Working across a wide range of market sectors, we help our clients make the most from the money they spend on built assets. Our ethos is simple; we focus on delivering positive outcomes and getting the right results for our clients, our people and the communities in which we work. Genting UK Resorts World Birmingham The final phase of construction is well advanced and the fit out underway the result of which is that the 50 million direct investment by Genting UK into the Greater Birmingham region will come to fruition this summer when Resorts World Birmingham opens. Located on the NEC campus, Resorts World Birmingham will be one of Europe s most talked about integrated leisure and entertainment destinations bringing together under one roof, hospitality, retail outlet shopping and entertainment. Glancy Nicholls Architects Glancy Nicholls Architects is one of Birmingham s leading architectural practices. Established in 004, the studio delivers high quality architecture across all sectors. The practice has delivered many well-designed buildings for the City of Birmingham, working collaboratively with local enterprise, including Birmingham s local Universities. Chamberlain Student Residences, 76-student accommodation on behalf of University of Birmingham, completion due September 05. Planning submitted for 80 bedroom luxury hotel and 89 apartments, on Broad Street, Birmingham on behalf Regal Property Group. Glenn Howells Architects Glenn Howells Architects has built a strong reputation over the last 5 years for designing innovative, award-winning buildings and shaping areas of cities throughout the UK. With offices in Birmingham and London, underpinning the practice is an approach rooted in exploring ideas of how places and buildings can make peoples lives better. Current projects include The Institute of Translational Medicine at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, high quality residential towers at Canary Wharf and the transformation of Birmingham s civic heart

16 JLL MDA Consulting From our offices on Church Street in Birmingham, our team offers a comprehensive range of property services delivering tailored solutions to our clients on a local, national and international level. Our expertise covers the traditional commercial and residential sectors including offices, industrial and logistics, residential, mixed use schemes and development land together with specialist areas such as rating, real estate workout, affordable housing and healthcare. As such, we act on some of the largest and most prestigious commercial property schemes in Birmingham and across the Midlands region. MDA Consulting is a global business providing professional services to the property and construction industries. From offices strategically located in Birmingham, throughout the United Kingdom and internationally, we act and support clients on construction projects across any market sector, scope and scale. Our consultancy services experience as project and cost managers compliments a Greater Birmingham region rich in sustainable development sectors such as health, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, education, residential, leisure, civic, commercial and infrastructure. Knight Frank Nikal Knight Frank s Residential Development Team in Birmingham was formed in 998. During that time we have sold in the region of 0,000 new homes across the midlands. We are perfectly placed to provide valuation, consultancy and agency advice with regard to residential investment of all sizes and have a demonstrable track record of results. Notable clients include Berkeley Homes, Barratt Homes, Hammerson, Nikal and Urban Splash. We are a team of local property experts working alongside a global brand. Nikal is the developer undertaking the 300 million Masshouse development in Birmingham city centre. Phase One has delivered 340 apartments and is the chosen destination of the new 80 million Birmingham Magistrates Court. Nikal s second phase, Exchange Square, was granted planning consent in December 04 and will deliver a further 70,000 sq m of mixed-use, residential-led development. Located between the business and retail quarters and opposite the proposed HS terminal, Masshouse is the hottest emerging property location in Birmingham

17 PwC We work at the heart of the regional economy. We advise the Public Sector and business, and support them to attract the investment needed to improve competitiveness and deliver growth. These businesses are facing the dual challenges of complexity and uncertainty. We work alongside them, to help them deliver success for their customers, their people and their communities. Sterling Property Ventures Ltd We re making our mark in the city. Land: We find, assemble and regenerate. Finance: We partner with institutions and Private Equity to deliver innovative solutions. Construction: We have the experience in house. 03 Colmore Row (Coming Soon) 5,000 sq.ft of Grade A offices. Planning consent anticipated during 05. A joint development with Rockspring.. Lumina. Fully consented 60,000sq.ft Grade A Offices in the heart of the Snow Hill Business District. A development in partnership with M&G 3. Great Charles Square. A major 500,000 sq.ft mixed use scheme. Offices, Retail, Residential. A joint development with Birmingham City Council. Shaylor Group The Cube Shaylor Group is a regional contractor with a national presence. A family owned company with offices in the Midlands, London and the South West, Shaylor Group design, construct and maintain the built environment. Our internal Divisions of Shaylor Build, Shaylor Repair & Maintain and Shaylor Interiors all work together to provide a single source solution to our clients, ensuring that we deliver a broad spectrum of construction projects across a nationwide marketplace, from concept to completion. Birmingham s iconic landmark, The Cube is a world class destination standing tall on the city s skyline. Designed by internationally renowned architect, Ken Shuttleworth, the canal side development is home to an impressive array of high-end restaurants, a boutique hotel, premium offices, innovative gym & spa facilities, luxury apartments and a state-of-the-art, fully automated carpark. Level 5 is home to a Marco Pierre White restaurant and Laurent Perrier Champagne bar, which offer superb, panoramic views across the city

18 Turley Turley is excited about 05 in Birmingham, a big year for the city and for our business. Delivering high profile developments like the Barclaycard Arena and Resorts World at the NEC, helping to meet housing needs across the city region, working with national retailers and logistics providers throughout the Midlands, we offer expert advice in planning, design, heritage, economics, sustainability and engagement. Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co We are a leading UK and international law firm with half of our employees based in Birmingham. We offer a comprehensive range of real estate services and advise on the acquisition, sale, regeneration, funding and development of billions of pounds worth of commercial and residential property. Much of this investment comes directly into the West Midlands. Our clients include UK and international institutions and funds, real estate companies, occupiers, banks, public authorities and commercial and residential developers. Property Law Firm of the Year, Insider Property Awards West Midlands Canals, culture and housing help make Birmingham the top choice for people leaving the capital. The Guardian December 04 Birmingham is a fantastic example of bringing people together of different faiths and different backgrounds and actually building a world-class, brilliant city with a great and strong economy. Prime Minister David Cameron January 05 Made in the Black Country, Sold Around the World isn t just a slogan, it s a reality. Prime Minister David Cameron 7 July 04 Today s resourceful Brummies are reinventing an old tradition, turning derelict factories into funky shops and studios. Innovative, eccentric and endearingly self-deprecating, Birmingham is constantly evolving, a metropolis on the up and up. Conde Nast Traveller February 05 Solihull is family-friendly, with large houses and no shortage of high-achieving schools... you can get pretty much anywhere fairly quickly, whether you go by air, road or train. The Sunday Times March 04 3 Design SEA

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