A new masterplan for the regeneration of the Mell Square retail area in Solihull town centre has been unveiled.
The proposals have been put forward by developer Muse in partnership with Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council.
The aim of the regeneration is to reinvigorate the square and create smaller public spaces alongside leisure facilities and homes.
Unveiling the masterplan comes after a recent series of engagement activities which looked at people's priorities and requirements for the town centre in the future.
A further programme of consultation will now take place over the coming months. The scheme has been designed by Birmingham-based architecture practice Howells.
Sign up for your free West Midlands newsletter and follow us on LinkedIn
Email newsletters
BusinessLive is your home for business news from across the West Midlands including Birmingham, the Black Country, Solihull, Coventry and Staffordshire.
Click through here to sign up for our email newsletter and also view the broad range of other bulletins we offer including weekly sector-specific updates.
We will also send out 'Breaking News' emails for any stories which must be seen right away.
For all the latest stories, views and polls, follow our
The masterplan and new images of the project were showcased at the 海角视频REiiF property conference in Leeds this week.
Maggie Grogan, Muse's Midlands managing director, said: "We have worked closely and in partnership with Solihull Council to develop an exciting, transformational masterplan proposal for Mell Square to support the evolution of the town centre.
Most Read
"As an already successful and vibrant place, our challenge is to enhance what works well and re-invigorating the area is critical to our approach, adapting to the changing needs of consumers and the community.
"By delivering more town centre living, smaller and bespoke new public spaces, more places to spend leisure time, an evening and night-time economy and more jobs and training opportunities, we can help bring an exciting new feel to Solihull."
Cllr Ian Courts, leader of Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, added: "Solihull enjoys a well-established reputation as a vibrant, attractive and welcoming destination for high-quality shopping, business and leisure.
"With a proven track record of attracting high-quality occupiers and investment, we have one of the best-performing town centres in the country.
"However, as retail habits and the way we use our local centres continue to change, we need to ensure what we are offering also evolves.
"It's important that we plan and invest now so that Solihull town centre remains an exciting, thriving and accessible place for people to enjoy.
"This scheme will also bring benefits for the wider borough in terms of investment, new jobs and training opportunities.
"I'm really excited with what Muse and Howells have produced so far and am looking forward to consulting on our emerging masterplan soon."