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The City Core accommodates a wealth of activities; however it is relatively small for the size of the city and its wider catchment area. For many years, the ‘concrete collar’ of the former Inner Ring Road constrained growth and concentrated activity. As a result the central area of the city centre is compact and walkable, yet often confusing to navigate and bursting at the seams.
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The overall vision for the City Core is to strengthen its role as a 24 hour city – a thriving shopping, leisure, and business destination which supports the civic and cultural role of Birmingham within a high quality, distinctive and vibrant environment. Expanding the City Core into the surrounding quarters will provide long-term strength and stability for the city centre.
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