Background Birmingham confirmed as 2022 Host City in December 2017 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Background • Birmingham confirmed as 2022 Host City in December 2017 • Third largest global multi-sport event • Opportunity to showcase the City and region on a global stage • Approx. 765,000 Games visitors and 4,000 media staff staying in the city over the 11 days • Accelerates delivery of Birmingham’s strategy for growth • Wide ranging legacy

Perry Barr • Area of growth identified in the Birmingham Development Plan • The heart of Birmingham 2022 with exciting legacy • Alexander Stadium • Commonwealth Games Village • Significant infrastructure investment including rail, bus interchange, rapid transit and public realm enhancements • New and enhanced retail, education, leisure and community provision

ALEXANDER STADIUM

Alexander Stadium • Games time capacity of 40,000 seats − Athletics, Opening & Closing Ceremonies • Legacy capacity of 20,000 − UK’s largest purpose built athletics facility • Improved offer including community sports facilities, event and conferencing space

COMMONWEALTH GAMES VILLAGE

The Village • Former BCU site at Perry Barr, and surrounding land • Newly constructed accommodation for 6,500 athletes and officials in Games time • Temporary Games-time facilities include dining, transport mall, team office, medical and storage • Final details of the permanent and temporary works still being developed • Work on site begins imminently to be ready for 2022

Legacy • Post Games, the Village will provide more than 1,000 new homes for Birmingham residents • First phase of housing growth within Perry Barr area • Mix of apartments and family homes • Green spaces with retained and relocated trees • Supported by improvements to the public realm, transport and community infrastructure • Perry Barr Masterplan being prepared

Councillor Ian Ward Leader Birmingham City Council

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