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Perspectives Spring - Summer.Qxd 19/5/10 3:06 Pm Page 1 Perspectivebirmingham S SPRING - SUMMER 2010 JOURNAL of BIRMINGHAM CIVIC SOCIETY Perspectives Spring - Summer.qxd 19/5/10 3:06 pm Page 1 PerspectiveBIRMINGHAM s SPRING - SUMMER 2010 JOURNAL OF BIRMINGHAM CIVIC SOCIETY Why do some neighbourhoods stay poor? A tribute to Constance Naden Badged with honour Perspectives Spring - Summer.qxd 19/5/10 3:06 pm Page 2 0121 643 7799 0121 236 8236 0121 616 0500 argentgroup.plc.uk gvagrimley.co.uk gbrproperty.com Perspectives Spring - Summer.qxd 19/5/10 3:06 pm Page 3 First word David Clarke, Chairman of Birmingham Civic Society Open to all Many years have passed since my childhood visits to Birmingham city centre with my mother. We'd get on the bus, sometimes the train, and go into “town” (as many people seemed to refer to Birmingham city centre in those days). As a youngster, I would relish these visits as a trip to somewhere exciting: big, bold - and even somewhat frightening. The thing about “town”, at least to a young child like me, was same people who regarded The ICC and Symphony Hall as its size. It was slightly intimidating: its big buildings, bustling being out of reach. I worry that those same people will streets and noise were both invigorating and slightly alarming. regard the new library in much the same way - despite all The markets were at the same time intimidating and intriguing. the efforts that I am sure will be made - indeed are already And then there were the banks. being made - at opening its doors to everyone and extending Occasionally, it would be a visit to Lloyds or more frequently, its reach right into the local community. Birmingham Municipal Bank (the building is still there on Soon too, we will have the redevelopment of Paradise Circus Broad Street). Looking at it today, it does not seem to be an over opening its views to “the Big Brum” clock tower and the French large building but then, when I was perhaps only 3ft 6”, it chateau-like former head post office, to name but two. At seemed huge and overwhelming. It was, to me, the centre of the city, it needs to be a place that is almost an alien place. used by all and where everyone can feel at home. 616 0500 This thought has returned to me on It is not in Birmingham's nature to be elite. It operty.com several occasions as I've begun to has long been a welcoming city populated by realise that every city has alien places, migrants who have come to regard whether you're five or 50 years of Birmingham as their home. But it is still age, rich or poor, a long-standing disjointed - and if the youngsters in Castle citizen - or a newcomer. Vale feel that the city centre is alien, and And I've also begun to realise those in the city centre tower blocks that places I regard with as reckon the ICC is not for them, we much familiarity as I do my run the risk of building a place own home are alien that is great for the majority and to others. alien to the minority. In truth, these thoughts first I was reading recently, an article I came into sharp focus when found on the web written by a chatting to youngsters in Castle Vale Canadian, Avril Orloff, a project who told me they'd rarely go into manager for Philia in Vancouver. Birmingham city centre because “it wasn't their place”. As for Cities she wrote, “achieve social sustainability when citizens' walking through the International Convention Centre - you basic needs are met, and they have equal access to clearly had to be joking. Those glass doors were as intimidating opportunities, when people live together in harmony, and when to them as the banking hall of the Birmingham Municipal Bank everyone is able and welcomed to participate fully in the was to me. economic, social, cultural and political life of the community.” Much more recently, I was talking to a colleague, who lived in She makes a good point. his formative years, in Ladywood - amongst the tower blocks When I took over the chairmanship of the Civic Society late in that now overlook the ICC. He referred to ICC - barely a stones 2009, I commented that Birmingham Ladywood - which throw from his home - as “the glass box” which no-one, but no- includes The ICC, the existing library, the new library, one, from his neck of the woods would visit. It was, he Paradise Circus and the Colmore Business District - is also one reckoned, out of their league and another world - yet it was on of Europe's most deprived areas. Child poverty is rife and their very doorstep. unemployment is prevalent. And yet we have within its This view has come into even sharper focus with the boundaries, some of the greatest wealth producers in the city. development of the new Library of Birmingham. Whether Not that it is easy - and many people are making much effort you like its design or not, matters not a jot. It is right in the - but if Birmingham is to be a 'world class city' then we must heart of the city, overlooking Centenary Square on the one ensure it is open to all: not just our buildings - glass boxes side and with its nearest residential neighbours being those included - but our economy also. 3 Perspectives Spring - Summer.qxd 19/5/10 3:06 pm Page 4 open up to extreme thinking. 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Perspectives Spring - Summer.qxd 19/5/10 3:06 pm Page 5 Birmingham Perspectives Spring - Summer 2010 Contents Renaissance Award celebrates its Front cover: Enamelling at Toye, Kenning and Spencer winner of 2009 Whilst compiling this issue of Perspectives 10 Paul Lister reveals the latest recipient. it became apparent just how much an impact the arts and culture sector is going Blue Plaque for Birmingham's Constance Naden to have on Birmingham in 2010. From The life and work of one of Birmingham's most revolutionary figures has been mac’s £15 million redevelopment, to the 12 marked with the unveiling of a commemorative Blue Plaque. CBSO celebrating its 90th anniversary – Birmingham boasts a rich offering of Citizenship is for life traditional and innovative arts. Helen Maresca addresses the importance of One of the great things about the arts 14 teaching citizenship in schools. sector is that it brings communities together - be it as audience members, arts Big Interview participants, or performers. This bond The Midlands Arts Centre, or “mac”, reopens in May. Katie Allsopp meets unites our residents and ensures that 16 Dorothy Wilson, its chief executive. Birmingham continues to be a city of diversity and tolerance. Neighbourhood poverty in Birmingham Birmingham’s future and that of its proves a challenge to overcome residents is a topic that was discussed at 18 Why is it that, despite efforts, some neighbourhoods stay poor? the Birmingham Civic Society’s forum “Hopes and Fears: Birmingham in the Celebrating more than three centuries of 21st Century” back in November. During craftsmanship and success this discussion points were raised as to the 20 Ross Bellamy interviews Fiona Toye, chief executive of Toye, Kenning & Spencer. skills economy in Birmingham and future of our unskilled workforce. University Challenge: Growing the We expand this theme with an article on knowledge economy in Birmingham “Growing the knowledge economy in 23 Tom Aldred’s report examines the city's future growth prospects. Birmingham” which addresses the issues that face Birmingham’s existing workers, Head to Head as well the future of the next generation of What are our expectations for the future of Birmingham in the 21st century? business leaders. 27 A debate by the Birmingham Civic Society. We also look to Birmingham’s heritage and companies that have made this city FIRST WORD 3 MEMBERSHIP 36 great, including Toye, Kenning and NEWS 6 EVENTS 34 LETTERS 29 LAST WORD 38 Spencer – designers and manufacturers of FUTURE VOICE 37 Masonic regalia founded in 1685 and still trading in Birmingham today. Birmingham Civic Society is concerned with the city's future whilst Another figure from the past, Constance being mindful of its past. It actively promotes citizenship, lobbies for the Naden, is celebrated in this issue and it’s highest standards of planning and architecture and champions this combination of preserving the city’s Birmingham's heritage, culture and environment. history while campaigning for innovation For Birmingham Perspectives: that makes working with Birmingham Production: Clarke Associates UK Ltd Editorial and advertising enquiries - t: 0121 702 2525 Civic Society on Perspectives such Assistant Editor: Katie Allsopp a pleasure.
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