WORK STARTS AT PARADISE

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1 PHASE 1 INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS SUMMER ROW WORK STARTS AT PARADISE The first phase of the transformation of Paradise has started. This important step will see the start of demolition of existing buildings to clear the site for new buildings and the start of new road layouts to improve and open up connectivity across the city for both pedestrians and road users. Paradise is recognised as one of the most important city centre developments in the UK outside of London and is one of the biggest development schemes Birmingham has seen for a generation. The plans for Paradise will dramatically transform this whole area of the city centre into a vibrant mixed use development of commercial, civic, retail, leisure and hotel space. It will provide major improvements to pedestrian access and greatly enhance the public streets and squares to reflect its position next to one of the finest collections of Victorian civic buildings in the UK with the Town Hall, Museum & Art Gallery and Council House. For further information on the plans for Paradise please visit paradisebirmingham.co.uk Indicative computer generated image for illustration purposes only. ROAD & PEDESTRIAN CHANGES UP TO SUMMER 2015 Paradise is part of the Birmingham Connected vision. Over the next 20 years Birmingham City Council will reinvent the way in which people and goods move across the city. For more information please visit birmingham.gov.uk/connected

2 WHAT IS HAPPENING, AND WHEN? The first phase of works started on site in January 2015 and will last approximately 18 months. These works will be mainly based around Broad Street, Parade / Sand Pits and Summer Row. From 5th January 2015 Bus Diversions Bus routes 82, 83, 87 and 89 will be diverted via Newhall Street and Newhall Hill. * From 10th January 2015 Summer Row Temporary Closures Temporary restrictions to ALL vehicles between Lionel Street and Great Charles Street. Diversion route will be in place and signed. Parking restrictions: ALL parking on Summer Row will be suspended. * From 17th January 2015 Parade/Sand Pits Diversions for traffic travelling out of the city Outbound traffic: Parade/Sand Pits closed to ALL vehicles. Diversion in place via Cambridge Street for vehicles travelling out of the city. Traffic into city open to all vehicles with reduced lanes. FURTHER INFORMATION We apologise for any inconvenience these necessary works may cause and thank you for your co-operation. If you would like any further information or to see the latest news on the works, please visit: birmingham.gov.uk/connected Ongoing updates will be posted on this website throughout the duration of the project. * From 17th January 2015 Broad Street/ Bridge Street/Holliday Street Temporary overnight traffic closures with diversions. Broad Street lane restrictions into city from Bridge Street. * From 31st January 2015 Broad Street Restrictions and Diversions for traffic into the city Access on Broad Street restricted from Bridge Street to buses and Hackney Carriages only for traffic into city. Local diversion routes will be in place and signed. Work is progressing to analyse how the next phase of road works will be delivered later this year. This could include block closures of roads to complete the works faster and minimise disruption. Updates will be posted at: birmingham.gov.uk/connected Alternatively you can contact Carillion regarding the construction works: paradiseconstruction@carillionplc.com enableparadise * Should these dates change due to unforeseen circumstances, updates will be posted on the birmingham.gov.uk/connected and paradisebirmingham.co.uk websites.

3 If travelling by car, try to avoid the area completely or use public transport as delays and disruption are expected. Details of alternative forms of transport are available at: networkwestmidlands.com Pedestrian & cycle routes will be maintained throughout. SUMMER HILL STREET BMW GEORGE STREET NEWHALL STREET SUMMER ROW FLEET STREET LIONEL STREET GREAT CHARLES STREET ROAD DIVERSIONS Site works Diversion via Sheepcote St Diversion via Cambridge St. Please note no access to Paradise / Sandpits from Cambridge St. Diversion via Holliday St Diversion via Fleet St Access restricted to buses and Hackney Carriages only for into city traffic Closed to ALL vehicles Temporary closures to Summer Row ST VINCENT STREET KING EDWARDS ROAD CAMBRIDGE STREET MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY Existing traffic flow Two way traffic on Broad Street SHEEPCOTE STREET BARCLAYCARD ARENA ICC REPERTORY THEATRE LIBRARY OF ALPHA TOWER TOWN HALL TRAFFIC INTO CITY Access on Broad Street restricted from Bridge Street to buses and Hackney Carriages only. BRINDLEYPLACE BRIDGE STREET HOLLIDAY STREET SUFFOLK STREET QUEENSWAY TRAFFIC OUT OF CITY Broad Street is open to all vehicles. MAILBOX BROAD STREET

4 NEWHALL HILL GRAHAM STREET CHANGES FROM 5TH JANUARY TO BUS ROUTES 82,83,87 & 89 ONLY NEWHALL STREET Site works Existing bus route unchanged Bus route diversion (82,83,87,89) Temporary bus stops BMW Existing bus stop unchanged FLEET STREET SUMMER ROW LIONEL STREET GREAT CHARLES STREET MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY Existing bus stop out of use Access restricted to buses and Hackney Carriages only for traffic into city COLMORE ROW BUS SERVICES ICC REPERTORY THEATRE LIBRARY OF TOWN HALL Friday and Saturday nights only, diversions via Newhall Street to Five Ways. Service unchanged at all other times. ALPHA TOWER For further information about bus routes, please visit networkwestmidlands.com

5 SUMMER ROW GREAT CHARLES STREET PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLE PLAN CAMBRIDGE STREET BASKERVILLE HOUSE COPTHORNE HOTEL MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY COUNCIL HOUSE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA SQUARE TOWN HALL CENTENARY SQUARE CONSERVATOIRE Paradise redevelopment area FLETCHERS WALK Pedestrian and cycle routes Subway or covered route Cycle parking ALPHA TOWER SUFFOLK STREET QUEENSWAY Cyclists should dismount where signs instruct them to do so and/or where routes are busy with pedestrians BRIDGE STREET Cyclists should ride considerately at all times and remember to Share with Care

6 These changes on Broad Street will help to improve connections across the city by enabling the Centenary Square Metro extension and the first Birmingham Sprint route to Quinton. Indicative illustrative view of completed scheme. The new surface level crossing at Great Charles Street and enhancements to Summer Row will open up the pedestrian routes through to the Jewellery Quarter. Indicative illustrative view of completed scheme.

7 WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU CAREFULLY CONSIDER ALTERNATIVE FORMS OF TRANSPORT DURING THE PARADISE WORKS. Investment in transport improvements is an essential part of in Birmingham s future growth and prosperity. The redevelopment of Paradise will not only generate thousands of new jobs but will help to improve access across the city for both road users and pedestrians. Paradise will deliver: New road layouts to ease traffic flow Wide, level pedestrian routes making it easier and safer to move between the Jewellery Quarter, Broad Street, Colmore Business District and the city centre. In addition, Paradise will support proposals to extend the Metro tram network to Centenary Square and to develop the first Birmingham Sprint bus route between the city centre and Quinton. MOVING OUR CITY FORWARD Paradise is part of the Birmingham Connected vision to reinvent the way in which people and goods move across the city. Starting in 2015, Birmingham will see an unprecedented level of investment and activity across its transport network. In addition to Paradise, work programmes scheduled for early 2015 include essential repairs and improvements around Junction 6 of the M6 (Spaghetti Junction/Gravelly Hill) and the start of a new bridge project on the A45 near Birmingham Airport. The scale of the improvement programme will place additional pressure on Birmingham s road network. The first advice is to use public transport whenever possible. Alternatives include car sharing with friends and colleagues or considering staggered working times to avoid peak morning and early evening periods. If you do have to use your car, avoid the Paradise area if possible by choosing alternative routes. These are likely to change throughout the year when further road works at other locations in the city are taking place. Updates will be posted at: birmingham.gov.uk/connected For public transport journey planning, visit networkwestmidlands.com

8 DELIVERING PARADISE Paradise is being delivered by a vastly experienced development team with an exceptional track record and substantial financial backing to match. The development is being brought forward through a Joint Venture Company between Birmingham City Council and British Telecom Pension Scheme managed by Hermes Real Estate. Argent the company who delivered Brindleyplace - is managing the design and delivery of the site works on behalf of the Joint Venture Company. The Greater Birmingham & Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP) has provided 61m funding for the infrastructure and site preparation works for Paradise. Carillion has been appointed as the contractor for this initial stage of the Paradise scheme which includes a programme of enabling works and the Phase One infrastructure works. Indicative computer generated images for illustration purposes only. The Paradise development will deliver: 500m investment into the city Creation of hundreds of jobs during the construction period and circa 12,000 jobs upon completion Delivery of 10 brand new high quality buildings A lively mix of uses to create a vibrant and exciting new part of the city Creation of improved connections across Birmingham New pedestrian streets and squares to enhance the city Best in class architecture from award winning architects Improvements to the highways infrastructure The ability to extend the Metro line and introduce Sprint bus services Paradise is being designed through a collaboration of leading architects to deliver the very best working environment in both buildings and public space.