Themes & Ideas
The Charter describes global themes and big ideas in the form of a manifesto of possibilities for the city. Intended to act as signposts or inspirations for the extensive process of debate and consultation that will accompany the Plan, they will stimulate discussion and fire the imagination of everyone involved. They are:
| Global Themes | |
|---|---|
| Audacity | A city of brave people up for change |
| Centricity | A city with an expanded commercial core |
| Liveablecity | A city with a high quality of life |
| Complexcity | A multi-layered, gritty city |
| Authenticity | A city that is true to its roots |
| Diversecity | A cosmopolitan city |
| Famliycity | Revival of the urban neighbourhood |
| Univercity | A learning city that turns its knowledge into business |
| Connectedcity | A city well connected to Europe |
| Smartcity | A city that uses its resources efficiently |
| Local Ideas | |
|---|---|
| Live Local | A family friendly urban neighbourhood |
| Move Local | An iconic mode of transport for Birmingham |
| Street Local | Great Streets linking new and existing places and spaces |
| Start Local | Masters in the art of fostering and supporting new enterprises |
| Create Local | A focus for creative industries to rival any city in the UK |
| Play Local | Great urban parks and rediscovered canals |
| Learn Local | A centre of life-long learning embedded in a neighbourhood |
| Buy Local | Local produce and products sold in local shops |
| Build Local | Birmingham people building Birmingham homes |
| Renew Local | An exemplar of neighbourhood energy generation |
