Longbridge Technology Park
Location Longbridge Technology Park Birmingham B31 2TS
Contact Details Contact : James Teal , Innovation Centre Manager Tel : 0121 222 5555 Email : jteal @ stmodwen . co . uk Website : www . longbridgetechnologypark . co . uk
The reception at Longbridge Innovation Centre Longbridge Technology Park
Partners Longbridge Technology Park is a development by the UK ’ s leading regeneration specialist St . Modwen Properties PLC .
History and Objectives Known as the birthplace of the iconic Mini , Longbridge has now entered an exciting new era . The vision for this £ 1 billion regeneration scheme includes the creation of 10,000 new and thousands of new homes alongside a quality public realm and an excellent public transport system , all of which will establish Longbridge as a truly mixed use model of sustainability .
The Technology Park is at the forefront of this by attracting many local , national and start-up technology-based businesses to the area , which has a rich history of industry and innovation .
The £ 100 million Technology Park is a milestone project within the West Midlands and the Innovation Centre and the adjacent Two Devon Way are the first two new office buildings to be completed at Longbridge .
Progress to Date The 40-acre Longbridge Technology Park represents the first major step towards a new future for Longbridge .
The Innovation Centre is designed to attract technology-based occupiers . It currently has 50 occupiers employing approximately 280 people . With flexible , high-quality office accommodation available from 200 square foot ( 19 square metre ) office suites up to 15,000 square foot ( 1,394 square metre ) floor plates , the 45,000 square foot ( 4,181 square metre ) Innovation Centre is leading the way in the provision of office solutions for start-up and expanding businesses .
Two Devon Way is a 31,208 square foot ( 2,899 square metre ) office building that has been designed with expanding technologybased businesses in mind . The building provides grow-on space for companies requiring high-quality accommodation .
The first floor provides 15,000 square feet ( 1,394 square metres ) of open plan flexible space , with the potential to be divided according to individual requirements .
The second floor has been subdivided to provide smaller office suites ranging from 926 square feet ( 86 square metres ) to 4,156 ( 386 square metres ) on a conventional or managed basis , with bespoke packages available to suit occupier requirements .
The ground floor comprises a prestigious reception area , along with meeting room and undercroft car parking .
Future Development Plans are in place to expand Longbridge Technology Park with the aim of making it the Midlands ’ leading centre for technology and innovation . Three Devon Way will provide a further 21,000 square feet ( 1,951 square metres ) of office , research and technology space .
Facilities and Services The Technology Park is located adjacent to the new £ 70m town centre , which opened in August 2013 and offers a wide choice of high street branded shops and restaurants , as well as independent retailers , office accommodation and car parking .
The first phase of the town centre is anchored by a 85,000 sq ft Sainsbury ’ s supermarket , and incorporates a Premier Inn Hotel , with Beefeater Bar and Grill , Hungry Horse pub ‘ The Cambridge ’, and a three acre new public park . The second phase includes Midlands ’ largest Marks & Spencer , which is due to open its doors to customers in October this year .
A new £ 66m facility for Bournville College was opened in 2011 and is now home to 15,000 students . Work has also started on a new specialist construction centre for the college .
St . Modwen Homes has constructed 132 homes as part of phase one and two of the development . A further 195 homes are planned as part of the third phase of development .
The Innovation Centre offers the ultimate solution for start-up to medium-sized businesses by providing a full range of business support services along with a variety of fully flexible unfurnished , furnished and fully serviced offices on an inclusive monthly charge basis .
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