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2.
The Hub Area, indicated on the Policies Map, embraces Birmingham Airport, the
National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham Business Park and Jaguar Land
Rover, each of which are key economic assets in their own right. This Plan seeks to
support the future aspirations of the key economic assets in a holistic, well connected
way, and to bring forward development of the area surrounding the HS2 Interchange
Station at Arden Cross.
3.
Development proposals within the Hub will be expected to demonstrate how they
achieve the following key objectives
4.
i.
Contribute towards sustainable and inclusive economic growth, the continued
success of the key economic assets, and Solihull’s attractiveness to
investment in high value added activities, including low carbon technologies
and services;
ii.
Maximise connectivity within and beyond the site through integrated
movement and transport networks (including sustainable and active modes of
travel), capitalising on the infrastructure advantages of the location with its
major new transport hub; Contribute to and co-ordinate transport, energy,
power and digital infrastructure provision;
iii.
Do not impede the provision of infrastructure necessary to support
development elsewhere in the Hub Area, or otherwise prevent or hinder
development occurring in other parts of the Hub Area;
iv.
Encourages the use of modes of travel other than the private car;
v.
Deliver a high quality strategic green and blue infrastructure network across
the Hub area to enhance natural assets;
vi.
Create distinct and unique places with a strong sense of identity,
incorporating high quality design and innovation for development and the
public realm, whilst maximising the efficient use of land;
vii.
Support inclusive economic growth by supporting employment and supply
chain opportunities that benefit businesses and residents across the Borough
and by supporting vibrant and sustainable communities, with an emphasis on
health and wellbeing, including those working, living in and visiting the Hub
Area; and
viii.
Encompasses sustainability principles minimising the use of natural resources
and incorporating low (zero) carbon and renewable energy principles.
In addition to the above, the Council will also take into account the following:
Arden Cross
i.
The Council will support and encourage the development of the Arden Cross
land as an exemplary international station, with new public realm that
contributes to the creation of a sense of place supporting the potential for
commercial, residential and other opportunities, that will be well integrated
into the surrounding environment, seamlessly linking to Birmingham Airport
and the NEC in a well-coordinated way.
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