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More Big City Plan Links

Posted on January 27, 2009 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

Here’s some more posts about the all-important Big City Plan.  Don’t forget to check-in on the comments on Big City Plan Talk and join in the discussion.  I will blog about my thoughts on it soon, I just need to … Continue reading →

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Big City Plan misses the bus and the point

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Nicky Getgood | 8 Comments

A little while a go I wrote a post encouraging all Digbeth/Highgate locals to join the Big City Plan bus at its scheduled Highgate stops on Weds 14 Jan.  I also emailed the entire Digbeth Residents’ Association urging them to … Continue reading →

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Big City Plan Talk

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

Big City Plan Talk – The Big City Plan: the no-jargon, Plain English version.  Where you can comment and unlike the official website, know that what you write will actually be published, possibly generating some interesting discussion around the document. … Continue reading →

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Big City Plan bus stops here tomorrow

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Nicky Getgood | 2 Comments

Step aboard the Big City Plan Bus today – Birmingham: It’s Not Shit – BiNS picks up on the “Beyond Midnight” bus, which has more info about the Big City Plan (that will decide what happens in Birmingham over the … Continue reading →

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Links for January 12th

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

YouTube – ramdomness453′s LooTube Channel – I have RSS feeds that send me pretty much anything tagged with Digbeth, which can sometimes turn up some surprises. This is by far the best of them yet – James’ visit to the … Continue reading →

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Links for Boxing Day

Posted on December 26, 2008 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

YouTube – F M MOTORS 2 – It’s not only VIP Limosenes on Heath Mill Lane but also ‘quality used cars’ from F.M Motors, who have a great advert showing off their wares. No Yellow Hummers on sale though, I’m … Continue reading →

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Links for December 16th

Posted on December 16, 2008 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

Make, Do and More – Some pictures from Friction Arts’ ‘Make and Do’ party at The Edge, where 20 artists created, collaborated and had fun. Photos are of John McQueen’s work made using a ‘demi-boat’ and projection screen.  However, I … Continue reading →

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Big City Plan – Linkage so far

Posted on December 13, 2008 by Nicky Getgood | 1 Comment

The Big City Plan consultation was launched online yesterday, here’s the links to the documents and peoples’ reactions to them: Birmingham Big City Plan – ‘Big City Plan Work in Progress Report’ and the ‘Big City Plan Consultation Leaflet’ are … Continue reading →

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Links for December 9th

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Nicky Getgood | 1 Comment

YouTube – Blast! Curzon Street Station 14-16th Sept 07 – Yesterday Stef Lewandowski asked what should be done with Curzon Street Station and my reply was Something, Anything! It’s such a pity to see this gorgeous building stand empty and … Continue reading →

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Big City Plan public consultation

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Nicky Getgood | 1 Comment

Big City Plan public consultation – who’s in? asks Stef Lewandowski, saying if they’ve asked for consultation, we should give them consultation! ‘There are some very smart and opinionated people in this city, and I think that getting us together … Continue reading →

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