World's First Mixed-use Net Zero Development for Birmingham

13/6/23

Birmingham developers have the go-ahead to build the world's first mixed-use net zero carbon development after planners approved the project. Investor and developer Woodbourne Group will bring the £360 million Curzon Wharf scheme to the city centre as part of rejuvenation efforts in the area. The net zero carbon development is designed to be highly energy efficient, fully powered by renewable energy sources.

Plans for Curzon Wharf include a 53-storey high residential build-to-rent apartment block. Once constructed, the tower will be 564 feet tall, overtaking The Octagon, which stands at 508 feet. The purpose built accommodation will be a mixture of student apartments and residential homes. Woodbourne Group has said the structure will provide up to 732 student flats, 265 co-living units with generous amenity space and up to 498 apartments.

Tani Dulay, Chief Executive of Woodbourne Group, said: "We have worked hard to reach this point, and it is incredibly satisfying to stand on the brink of delivering such a world-class development for a city I am proud to call home. I want to thank the planning committee, our team and everyone who supported this scheme. We need to help power the economic recovery by facilitating investment, creating jobs and acting as a catalyst to further success."

The site location is on the northern entrance to the city with easy access to nearby rail links. The waterside development will also include approximately 130,000 sqft of office, R&D and life science space. The development will bring over 1,000 jobs to the area, with 3,000 sqft of retail space and expansive leisure facilities. More than 76,424 sqft of improved public realm and upgraded walking and cycling routes will bring further benefits. Curzon Wharf forms part of plans to position Birmingham as a leading city in sustainable construction.

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