Official Black Country Thread - Page 6

U475 Foxtrot · November 24th, 2006, 11:47 AM

I also discovered a Road I'd never deen down called Leicester Street with some splendid old buildings

Biosonic · November 24th, 2006, 12:30 PM

Here's a bit of info from Houseladder for St Matthew's Quarter:

Quote:

A £40 million St Matthew's Quarter regeneration scheme in the centre of Walsall is set to transform the area and boost the housing market.

The first phase – a joint venture between St Modwen Properties and Goold Estates - is now underway and should be completed by May.

It will see a 118,000 square feet Asda store, a series of shops and 41 apartments, according to St Modwen. There will also be a 1,000-space multi-storey car park that will be built on the site of the former Sainsbury's store.

The second phase, meanwhile, will see 45,000 square feet of offices built in the rear of the Grade II listed Shannons Mill. The front of the building will be the site for 50 apartments, with both developments adding impetus to the local property market.

Derek West, development director of St Modwen, said: "Phase two is an exciting regeneration and re-use of the old Shannon building to create open plan, character offices and apartments, as well as bringing the George Street retail frontage back into use."

Biosonic · November 24th, 2006, 12:33 PM

Here we are:

Biosonic · November 24th, 2006, 04:13 PM

Here's the first phase of St Matthew's:

Butterfield · November 24th, 2006, 05:53 PM

Those photos from Smiley make me happy.

Am I the only person in the world who wants to "Escape to the... Walsall"??

El Paulo · November 24th, 2006, 09:14 PM

Thanks for those titbits of info Bio. It's a hell of a chunk of land by any big city standards so will make a great impact in Walsall's ever improving and pleasent town centre... or could it end up as a city eventually?!

Erebus555 · November 24th, 2006, 09:18 PM

I think there have been several attempts by Birmingham council to incorporate it into Birmingham.

El Paulo · November 24th, 2006, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erebus555

I think there have been several attempts by Birmingham council to incorporate it into Birmingham.

I mean in its own right. Wolverhampton managed it.

Erebus555 · November 24th, 2006, 09:52 PM

Yeh I knew what you meant but I was just saying that there have been attempts. Give it some more expansion room and time and I think it'll have a fighitng chance.

Butterfield · November 24th, 2006, 10:10 PM

It would be a crime if Walsall expanded and "filled in the gaps"! Walsall's townlets (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Brownhills etc) are mostly separate from each other with greenbelt which gives them individuality. You don't get that in many metropolitan boroughs ...apart from Solihull perhaps!

Biosonic · December 4th, 2006, 10:52 AM

EG reports that Walsall Council have backed the detailed planning application for the £70m first phase Walsall Waterfront with Urban Splash

144 000 sq ft offices, 130-bed hotel, 150 dwellings, 2 public squares, 41 000 sq ft leisure & retail.

Work must be starting fairly soon!

hammerb24 · December 6th, 2006, 05:20 AM

Hi Bio,

As posted in the Walsall Waterfront thread on site start is due in in Q3 2007. The updated renders were published in the Express & Star and looked awesome btw. I think your claim that Walsall is the place to be is looking very good indeed.

There is one hiccup with proceedings and that remains the Wharf Bar, this should be resolved in the next few weeks I believe.

Butterfield · December 6th, 2006, 05:49 AM

My black cat was just watching Bio's avatar!

Biosonic · December 6th, 2006, 11:36 AM

do you have any other coloured cats?

Thanks for the info hammer. Now that Urban Splash are wrapping up Fort Dunlop, they will be looking for something to pour their efforts into.

US seem very philosophical about the Wharf Bar - they say it won't hinder them if it stays. I hope it does stay tbh.

As for Walsall, well, it is closer to Brum than Wolves, it has some great old architecture, some exciting new architecture, and a stong history. Seemingly good civic leadership too

IMO Walsall BADLY needs to upgrade its railway station (don't we all?) and ensure there is a good and permanent link to Brum & Wolves.

Biosonic · December 6th, 2006, 11:37 AM

Btw - I heard something about The Public in West Brom on the news today but didn't quite catch it. Anybody hear anything?

El Paulo · December 6th, 2006, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biosonic

IMO Walsall BADLY needs to upgrade its railway station (don't we all?) and ensure there is a good and permanent link to Brum & Wolves.

Did I hear right that the service between Walsall and Wolves was being withdrawn or did I dream it?

Biosonic · December 6th, 2006, 01:08 PM

They tried, but they were reinstated.

El Paulo · December 6th, 2006, 02:03 PM

I think there's also an extra bit of hope for that line. Aren't they hoping to reopen services to Sutton from Walsall and then onto Walmley, joining the Nuneton line back into Brum (with a station at the Fort)?

Biosonic · December 6th, 2006, 03:55 PM

I heard something about a station at the Fort. Not sure what came of it though.

The Public thing is that a broken window cost £40k to repair. A snip!

FLD · December 6th, 2006, 04:36 PM

Didn't Ayli die last week?

November 24th, 2006, 12:33 PM	#103
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November 24th, 2006, 04:13 PM	#104
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November 24th, 2006, 09:14 PM	#106
El Paulo This is PWEI-zation! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brummagem Posts: 1,101 Likes (Received): 0	Thanks for those titbits of info Bio. It's a hell of a chunk of land by any big city standards so will make a great impact in Walsall's ever improving and pleasent town centre... or could it end up as a city eventually?! __________________ BEARWOOD A small child nestling contentedly between the two heaving bosoms that are Birmingham and the Black Country

November 24th, 2006, 09:18 PM	#107
Erebus555 It's Sting. So What? Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bristol Posts: 31,246 Likes (Received): 4	I think there have been several attempts by Birmingham council to incorporate it into Birmingham. __________________ The UK Housing Wiki - Attempting to document every tower block, council estate, private estate, housing association, tower block construction/ demolition method, tower block architect, tower block construction company... etc etc, in the UK. Everything to do with postwar residences! - Please join and help! EREBUS - OFFICIAL MOD CANDIDATE 2011 - BRITISH MODS FOR BRITISH PEOPLE!

November 24th, 2006, 09:52 PM	#109
Erebus555 It's Sting. So What? Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bristol Posts: 31,246 Likes (Received): 4	Yeh I knew what you meant but I was just saying that there have been attempts. Give it some more expansion room and time and I think it'll have a fighitng chance. __________________ The UK Housing Wiki - Attempting to document every tower block, council estate, private estate, housing association, tower block construction/ demolition method, tower block architect, tower block construction company... etc etc, in the UK. Everything to do with postwar residences! - Please join and help! EREBUS - OFFICIAL MOD CANDIDATE 2011 - BRITISH MODS FOR BRITISH PEOPLE!

November 24th, 2006, 11:47 AM	#101
U475 Foxtrot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,195 Likes (Received): 2	I also discovered a Road I'd never deen down called Leicester Street with some splendid old buildings

November 24th, 2006, 05:53 PM	#105
Butterfield lime-hating shrublet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: British Leyland Posts: 18,554 Likes (Received): 222	Those photos from Smiley make me happy. Am I the only person in the world who wants to "Escape to the... Walsall"??

November 24th, 2006, 10:10 PM	#110
Butterfield lime-hating shrublet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: British Leyland Posts: 18,554 Likes (Received): 222	It would be a crime if Walsall expanded and "filled in the gaps"! Walsall's townlets (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Brownhills etc) are mostly separate from each other with greenbelt which gives them individuality. You don't get that in many metropolitan boroughs ...apart from Solihull perhaps!

December 4th, 2006, 10:52 AM	#111
Biosonic Second Citizen Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Birmingham Posts: 14,320 Likes (Received): 2	EG reports that Walsall Council have backed the detailed planning application for the £70m first phase Walsall Waterfront with Urban Splash 144 000 sq ft offices, 130-bed hotel, 150 dwellings, 2 public squares, 41 000 sq ft leisure & retail. Work must be starting fairly soon! __________________ Birmingham.Brilliance

December 6th, 2006, 05:20 AM	#112
hammerb24 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Birmingham Posts: 958 Likes (Received): 0	Hi Bio, As posted in the Walsall Waterfront thread on site start is due in in Q3 2007. The updated renders were published in the Express & Star and looked awesome btw. I think your claim that Walsall is the place to be is looking very good indeed. There is one hiccup with proceedings and that remains the Wharf Bar, this should be resolved in the next few weeks I believe. __________________ ____________________________________________ 'False media - we don't need it do we?'

December 6th, 2006, 05:49 AM	#113
Butterfield lime-hating shrublet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: British Leyland Posts: 18,554 Likes (Received): 222	My black cat was just watching Bio's avatar!

December 6th, 2006, 11:36 AM	#114
Biosonic Second Citizen Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Birmingham Posts: 14,320 Likes (Received): 2	do you have any other coloured cats? Thanks for the info hammer. Now that Urban Splash are wrapping up Fort Dunlop, they will be looking for something to pour their efforts into. US seem very philosophical about the Wharf Bar - they say it won't hinder them if it stays. I hope it does stay tbh. As for Walsall, well, it is closer to Brum than Wolves, it has some great old architecture, some exciting new architecture, and a stong history. Seemingly good civic leadership too IMO Walsall BADLY needs to upgrade its railway station (don't we all?) and ensure there is a good and permanent link to Brum & Wolves. __________________ Birmingham.Brilliance

December 6th, 2006, 11:37 AM	#115
Biosonic Second Citizen Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Birmingham Posts: 14,320 Likes (Received): 2	Btw - I heard something about The Public in West Brom on the news today but didn't quite catch it. Anybody hear anything? __________________ Birmingham.Brilliance

December 6th, 2006, 01:08 PM	#117
Biosonic Second Citizen Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Birmingham Posts: 14,320 Likes (Received): 2	They tried, but they were reinstated. __________________ Birmingham.Brilliance

December 6th, 2006, 02:03 PM	#118
El Paulo This is PWEI-zation! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brummagem Posts: 1,101 Likes (Received): 0	I think there's also an extra bit of hope for that line. Aren't they hoping to reopen services to Sutton from Walsall and then onto Walmley, joining the Nuneton line back into Brum (with a station at the Fort)? __________________ BEARWOOD A small child nestling contentedly between the two heaving bosoms that are Birmingham and the Black Country

December 6th, 2006, 03:55 PM	#119
Biosonic Second Citizen Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Birmingham Posts: 14,320 Likes (Received): 2	I heard something about a station at the Fort. Not sure what came of it though. The Public thing is that a broken window cost £40k to repair. A snip! __________________ Birmingham.Brilliance

December 6th, 2006, 04:36 PM	#120
FLD Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,726 Likes (Received): 0	Didn't Ayli die last week?

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