Curzon District December 2011
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number of hotels within the quarter, although HS2 may be able to attract a greater number of beds and a higher quality. The high end of the market is likely to be satisfied closer to the entrance to the station and in close proximity to the city centre. The budget end of the market is more likely to be satisfied at the periphery of the Masterplan area. 27
eastside masterplan / development principles Overall the Masterplan allows for circa 1.6 million sq ft. This will generate in excess of 15,000 jobs and an investment value in excess of £500 million. Commercial Offices This is an important sector to Eastside. It complements existing learning and leisure components and it will be the principal focus for jobs and, along with the actual HS2 station, will support much of the associated retail and leisure development. As an office destination, Eastside has the opportunities that will allow it to establish its own distinct offer as part of the mix within the city centre. HS2 is likely to make Eastside more commercially attractive to both the private and public sector. Specifically there is likely to be demand for larger floorplates of up to 40,000 sq ft per floor in buildings of up to 6 storeys. Smaller floorplates of 10-15,000 sq ft per floor are likely to attract organic demand and users related to the occupiers of the larger office buildings. Eastside, with or without HS2, holds a key advantage of having large, available cleared development sites that could attract office campuses of approximately 200,000 sq ft; this would suit central Government or corporate relocations seeking a competitively priced office space. Retail and Leisure Within the wider Eastside masterplan area, the quantum of development overall, together with the HS2 station will generate associated uses such as small scale retail, leisure, restaurants, bars, cafes and a gym. This retail offer, which will be created around new public spaces as ground floors of proposed development blocks; this will help to create a 24/7 city environment similar to that at Brindleyplace. Leisure uses that compliment those at Millennium Point would be suitable within the area, with outdoor performance areas or other temporary leisure uses occupying the land directly affected by the route of HS2. There would be a level of retailing within the HS2 station which is likely to be similar to that seen developed at Liverpool Street Station (as part of the Broadgate Scheme) and St Pancras Station in London. The latter offers just over 80,000 sq ft of retail and restaurant uses. Development principles The proposed ‘Sequence of Places’ forms a strong design lead approach to adapting Eastside’s development to maximise the benefits of HS2 and creating sustainable developments. The masterplan is also underpinned by the following principles. New office development Hotel La Tour - under construction Uses and activities
development principles / eastside masterplan Servicing The HS2 station building and development alongside will require significant levels of servicing. The construction of the station and viaduct requires a 10m-20m working zone along the entire length of the structure, this strip will allow for the provision of a new servicing spine-road from the junction of Curzon Street and Cardigan Street which can service development fronting Curzon Street and the station itself, along with associated development, from underneath the viaduct to the west of New Canal Street. Car Parking The new multi-storey car park on Cardigan Street provides for the needs of Millennium Point with capacity for additional levels of development within the northern part of the quarter. Parking requirements generated by the Eastside Locks development will need to be catered for on site. Any additional parking requirements in the area will need to be considered in the context of future developments. The undercroft of the HS2 viaduct south of Curzon Street could lend itself well to car parking that serves adjacent developments and the HS2 station itself.
In order to maintain a high-quality, dense urban environment with active frontages, parking will be required at basement level, or in multi-storey layers behind or above active frontages where they face key pedestrian routes. On-street parking will be considered by the City Council as part of a review of Controlled Parking Zones. Cycling Convenient and safe access by bicycle will be integral to the development of Eastside. Cycling, being a healthy and low-carbon means of transport, will be seen as a key alternative to private car access. The highway network will be designed with cyclists in mind. Dedicated space or low speed conditions, along with cycle priority at junctions will make cycling an attractive proposition. Permeability by bike will be enhanced by the network of primary and secondary shared vehicle-free walking and cycling routes. These will be integrated into the existing towpaths on the Grand Union and Digbeth Branch canals. Residents, visitors and those working in Eastside will be able to take advantage of appropriate cycle parking provision. 29 28
/ development principles A ‘Connected’ and ‘Efficient’ City are the key objectives of the Vision for Movement Framework and Big City Plan. Connectivity is at the heart of this Masterplan. In addition to creating a Walkable City (page 11), convenient links to rail, rapid transit and bus networks and efficient vehicular access is vital to the success of the individual developments and the economic growth of Eastside and surrounding areas. Key Principles • Cater for transport requirements within the development of the Transportation Strategy for the City Centre. • Build on the current programme of city centre interchange to increase the public transport offer and access into this quarter. • Seek further opportunity to maximise quality BRT Sprint routes. • Connection of the HS2 station with metro links connecting New Street Station to the eastern corridor towards Birmingham Airport.
• Look at key road infrastructure around the city particularly on the eastern side of the ring road in order to mitigate impact on capacity. Bus and Rail Interchange Eastside is well-connected to existing public transport hubs with Moor Street Queensway forming a key bus interchange and Moor Street Station on the doorstep. Five minutes walk nearer the city centre is Birmingham New Street Station, the main station for regional and national services. The extension to Midland Metro will also be 5 minutes walk away on Corporation Street and at New Street Station. Moor Street also holds great potential to accommodate Bus Rapid Transit services (BRT). Adjacent to the proposed HS2 station is Moor Street Station, which has services arriving from London (Chiltern Trains) and local commuter services (London Midland). The station has undergone expansion to receive terminating Chiltern Train services which will increase passenger usage and footfall at the station. Birmingham New Street Station is being transformed through the ‘Birmingham Gateway’ project with extensive improvements to expand the concourse and adjoining areas to cater for increasing passenger numbers. The development will also vastly improve the surrounding public realm and create new pedestrian links. Metro
There is potential for a further extension to the Midland Metro to serve the HS2 station and Eastside; this would connect all City Centre stations and create potential to connect to the east of the city. Efficient City Traffic management and planning of capacity within the surrounding area will be key to ensuring accessibility into this area by all modes of travel. Control mechanisms including parking, potential for car clubs and creating further pedestrian and cycling routes will also need to be considered in order to develop strategies for access. This is being investigated in the Transport Strategy currently under development for the City Centre. Taxi and private car access to the HS2 station The area beneath the HS2 viaduct needs to be used to maximise access for taxi and private car access to and from the HS2 station and provide additional entrances. Access from all surrounding roads should be considered as part of the City Centre Transport Strategy. The focus for taxi and private car pick-up/drop off will need careful consideration and it is recognised that additional vehicular movements along these streets will have implications on the wider highway network. The City Centre Transportation Strategy will also need to take account of the fixed position of the HS2 buffers and viaduct heights as it is likely that Park Street will close to facilitate the development of the terminal building. This would sever part of the north-south traffic movements for all modes of transport complementing Moor Street Queensway. Public transport interchange Vehicular access Connectivity n NORTH
KEY Metro route/ stop Public transport/ taxi route All vehicles Car parks Service road Potential Metro route/stop delivery / eastside masterplan 31 30
/ delivery The City Council has committed significant resources into Eastside undertaking strategic planning, land assembly and the provision of key infrastructure to create the conditions for private sector investment. £100m of public sector investment has provided: • Completion of land assembly and site remediation. • Installation of a sustainable drainage system.
• Millennium Point Multi Storey Car Park.
• Commencement of the Eastside City Park. • Commitment to create a new boulevard along Cardigan Street. • The creation of an all movements junction on Jennens Road. The City Council vision for the area and the investment it has made has helped to provide confidence to the market and a number of development have been completed or in the process of being constructed including: • Masshouse. • Etna House student accommodation. • Hotel La Tour. • Millennium Points Science Garden. • Birmingham City University Institute of Art and Design. The next phase of delivery for the period 2012-2015 will increase the provision of new highway infrastructure, opening the area for public transport through the provision of a new junction at the interface with Cardigan Street and Jennens Road to enable traffic to turn both left and right. Cardigan Street will also be widened to create a boulevard into the heart of Eastside which will facilitate development within Eastside Locks bringing back into beneficial use the locally listed fire damaged Co-operative building together with incubator development for small and medium sized enterprise. During this phase of development the completion of Birmingham City University campus relocation on the land to the east of Cardigan Street bounded by Gopsal Street, Penn Street and Curzon Street is programmed to be completed. Temporary Uses Temporary uses will be considered for the land directly affected by the HS2 line. It is vital that the land is brought into use through the years leading up to the construction of the HS2 line and station in order to provide an appropriate setting for surrounding development sites and the new park. The land will need to be managed, working in partnership with developers and with HS2 in order to deliver improvements in the medium term. Curzon Street The northern part of the site overlooking the new park will remain available for development; the affected land at the rear could be utilised for: - A ‘creative village’ - temporary structures could house start-up businesses. - Leisure uses such as fun fairs, circuses, outdoor events and concerts. Bartholomew Street Area The land to the south of the new park has been cleared for development and is physically connected to the park. The land could be used as: - A temporary extension to the park with the former highway areas replaced with grass for informal recreation. - Five-a-side football pitches and other sports uses. - Event space for concerts. - Sculpture park/art installations. - The Birmingham Maze - an annual ‘maize-maze’ or a more solid construction. - Temporary allotments. City Park Gate City Park Gate provides an important boundary to the new City Park and improvements to the general environment and existing car parking will be encouraged. In addition the Council would be supportive of innovative commercial and leisure uses, that can be brought forward on an interim basis whilst High Speed Rail is developed. Delivery The overall vision for Eastside is to create a quarter supporting the best in learning, technology and science with opportunities for expanding the City Core with new commercial, residential and educational uses. HS2 will transform Eastside into a key arrival destination, unlocking development opportunities and linking the area into the city centre‘s retail and office location. Buildings arriving 2010-2015 n NORTH
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City Park Gate Development 2010-2015 delivery / eastside masterplan 33 32
/ delivery As the first phase of developments and the currently proposed highway infrastructure is completed in 2015 the masterplan envisages that the wider area will brought forward through the potential development of two office blocks at the southern edge of the formal gardens area adjacent to Curzon Street. These developments fall outside of the working zone of HS2 and will provide an edge to the park and an opportunity to enhance the interface of Curzon Street and the City Park. Potentially a tall building of up to 25 storeys could be justified at the key gateway to Eastside and the City Centre on the land between the canal and Lawley Middleway. At the western end of the formal gardens a further major development opportunity will become available. Buildings arriving 2015-2020 n NORTH n NORTH
Commercial development opportunities Development 2015-2020 34 eastside masterplan / delivery delivery / eastside masterplan 35 During this phase of development work will have commenced on the HS2 station and Curzon Square. It is envisaged development in the vicinity will accelerate to seize upon the opportunity provided by HS2 with major developments being brought forward as part of the development of the terminus building screening the viaduct and providing active frontages to Albert Street Promenade. The northern boundary will be completed with release of land from the City Park at the edge of Masshouse Circus for a development opportunity which will begin to define the edge of Curzon Square. The majority of Eastside Locks will also be completed during this phase of Eastside. Buildings arriving 2020-2026 n NORTH
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phase of development will be released creating additional office developments alongside the HS2 line on Curzon Street with parking being accommodated under the viaduct. In addition the final phase of Eastside Locks will also be completed adjacent to Gopsal Street. Development phases beyond 2015 will need further assessments of future highway infrastructure to ensure access to a fully integrated and workable transport network which prioritises walking and cycling provision and mitigates the impact of potential new trips into the area. Buildings arriving 2030 onwards n NORTH n NORTH
Eastside Locks Development 2030 eastside vision / eastside masterplan 39 38
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