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Artist impression of Birmingham Curzon Street Station.
Artist impression of Birmingham Curzon Street Station.

HS2 in the West Midlands

From trains to cranes – HS2 and the West Midlands development boom

As HS2 continues to take shape in the West Midlands, its long-term economic benefits are already being felt. There is a boom in major property development and investment close to the new HS2 stations and depot in Birmingham and Solihull.

Exciting landmarks are rising on local skylines, attracted by the improved transport connections and business confidence that HS2 brings. Since HS2 was approved by Parliament in 2017, the number and scale of planned developments within 1.5 miles of Curzon St Station, Interchange Station and the Washwood Heath Depot, has increased dramatically. These new places to live, work and visit are projected to add £10bn to the local economy over the next 10 years.

Read more about this remarkable trend in a full report – From trains to cranes: HS2 and the West Midlands’ development boom.

HS2 is attracting huge levels of investment in the West Midlands.

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HS2's impact in the West Midlands

Infographic showing how HS2 is attracting huge levels of investment in the West Midlands.
Infographic showing how HS2 is attracting huge levels of investment in the West Midlands.

The surge in activity far outstrips any rises in planned development outside the HS2 locations. Crucially, the homes and workplaces growing around HS2 are supporting vibrant new neighbourhoods and economic hubs, ranging from the creative industries in Digbeth, Birmingham to brand new destinations such as Arden Cross, Solihull.

From trains to cranes - video case studies

Video case study

Spotlight on the Tea Factory

Hear from Stoford, the developer leading the creation of the Tea Factory, a new home for the BBC in Digbeth, close to HS2.

Video case study

Spotlight on Digbeth Loc. Studios

Hear from MEPC, the developer leading the creation of Birmingham’s tallest building – the Octagon.

Key HS2 sites in the West Midlands

Birmingham Curzon Street

Birmingham Curzon Street

This state-of-the-art terminus will catalyse the creation of new public spaces – including two squares and a promenade.

Interchange station

Interchange station

Solihull's Interchange station has sparked extensive growth and regeneration plans in the surrounding area.

Washwood Heath depot

Washwood Heath depot

The nerve centre of the HS2 network is catalysing the development of a 50-acre brownfield site in Washwood Heath.

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