Sama Investment Group, the Birmingham-based developer and investor, has submitted plans to deliver 301 student beds on a prominent brownfield site in the heart of Birmingham’s vibrant China Quarter.
The new scheme would be delivered across a stepped building of 4 storeys, 10 storeys and 15 storeys on Pershore Street.
As part of the transformation, a dynamic variety of amenities will be delivered, including a social lounge, TV room, gym and workspaces. Located near the city centre, it will also benefit from easy access to the Arcadian shopping centre, Hippodrome, and Bullring.
Alongside this, the sustainably focused scheme will deliver extensive areas for plants and foliage as well as a biodiversity-rich green roof area on level four of the building.
To help promote active travel 64 cycle spaces will be provided, while the scheme will be car-free, with a wide range of transport links close by including New Street and More Street Station, along with bus routes.
Bilal Ahmed, Founder and Executive Chairman of Sama Investment Group, said: “Our proposals for Pershore Street will transform this vacant brownfield site to deliver a flagship scheme that will bring much-needed student accommodation to the city, while also supporting the wider growth of the area.
“This would be a great addition for the 183,000 students in Birmingham, providing much-needed, high-quality living space in the vibrant Chinese Quarter.
“Alongside supporting the continued growth of our educational institutions, the proposals for Pershore St will help to unlock rental properties for other residents in the city.”
