Poorer industrial areas will be developed to create a significant amount of housing.  There will still be distinct areas of business and housing but there will be an emphasis on developing housing.  This might include student housing if the current high demand for this continues, although it is predicted this will ease off in future.  The student population would support local activities such as the music scene and creative industries.  This option will bring more people to the area to support its local services.  Digbeth would go some way towards contributing towards Birmingham’s brownfield housing needs.