Student towers proposed for Birmingham council site

Sama Investments, a Birmingham-based developer and investor, has unveiled plans it calls Perryian Works for 1 Lancaster Circus in the city.

The proposals will transform the disused land, which was previously council offices, to provide purpose-built, purpose-built student accommodation. It will be delivered in two towers, including one of up to 50 storeys, on the edge of Lancaster Circus Queensway and Lawson Street.

The development would act as a new gateway from the Gun Quarter and Jewelery Quarter into Birmingham city centre, says Sama.

Bilal Ahmed, executive chairman and founder of Sama Investments, said: “Our proposals for 1 Lancaster Circus will transform this underused site to deliver an iconic scheme that will create a new gateway to Birmingham while supporting wider regeneration of the area.

“We will provide much-needed student accommodation to support the vibrancy of our growing universities in Birmingham. Our plans also provide street-level community uses and green space for residents and the wider community to enjoy. This is supported by a pedestrian corridor that will connect parts of the city to this area.

“We have worked closely with partners to ensure this exciting project delivers real value for the area. We look forward to continued progress with the City and our partners to deliver the Perryian Works over the coming years, driving local growth and creating hundreds of jobs in the process.”

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