Questions R1 to R5

Question R1

Plain English Version

What kind of extra shops and services do we need in Birmingham in the future to make it better than other cities and to make it well-known throughout the world?

Original Document

What kind of additional shops and services are needed in Birmingham in the future to set it apart from its competitors and develop its global reputation?


Question R2

Plain English Version

Where can we have more shops in the city centre and specialist shopping areas for particular types of product?

Original Document

Where can shopping activity expand within the city centre and niche shopping areas for particular types of product be developed?


Question R3

Plain English Version

How can we develop more specialist shops?

Original Document

How can the city develop a larger specialist retail sector?


Question R4

Plain English Version

Should we have street markets and if so, should we make them into a tourist attraction?

Original Document

Is there a role for street-based markets and can market streets be developed as a tourist destination?


Question R5

Plain English Version

What should we do to the city centre’s shopping streets to make them nicer?

Original Document

What improvements should be carried out to the City Centre’s shopping streets to create a more attractive environment and enhance the city’s global reputation?