Hammerson’s plans to transform an underused city centre car park into a vibrant new mixed-use neighbourhood called the Edgbaston Street Gardens have been approved. This paves the way for a major regeneration project in the heart of Birmingham.

The Edgbaston Street Gardens development, located adjacent to the Bullring, has the potential to deliver up to 745 new apartments or 1,544 student rooms, or a combination of both. Detailed designs will be finalised ahead of demolition work, expected to begin in late 2027, with construction anticipated from 2028 onwards.

The scheme forms a key part of Birmingham’s broader city centre regeneration strategy, directly addressing local priorities around housing, sustainability, transport, and urban renewal. Plans include the creation of new green spaces, community amenities, commercial areas, and extensive public realm improvements designed to better connect the Bullring with neighbouring districts such as Digbeth and Smithfield.

Hammerson, a long-term investor in Birmingham since the late 1990s, is already well established in the city’s development landscape. The company was responsible for funding and managing the original Bullring redevelopment, and earlier this year became the sole owner of the Bullring and Grand Central for the first time — a move underscoring its continued commitment to Birmingham’s growth.

Since 2021, Hammerson has repositioned more than 400,000 sq ft of retail space in the city, introducing new flagship stores and first-to-region brands including Sephora, Pull&Bear, Space NK, and Uniqlo. The Bullring has also diversified its offer with a broader range of food and leisure experiences, now featuring the largest M&S in the Midlands.

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