Completed apartments and a new hub for Civic Square - Port Loop partners announce major updates
11 April 2025
The partners behind the regeneration of Port Loop in Birmingham have announced significant new updates from the site – including the completion of a new apartment building, and a new future for the Tubeworks.
Places for People – the UK’s largest social enterprise - partners and award-winning regeneration company Urban Splash - have already delivered three phases of houses at Port Loop, transforming this former industrial site into a thriving new canalside community. All of the houses in these phases are now complete and occupied, alongside a one-acre public park.
The partners gathered on site to mark the completion of a further residential phase – 58 well-designed two-bedroom apartments in Mansion House – a new apartment typology for Port Loop overlooking the canal.
Nilam Buchannan, Regional Managing Director at Places for People, said: “Port Loop is a true success story of regeneration.
“Working collaboratively, we’ve created a place where people want to live and connect. With more homes, affordable options, and community-focused spaces like Tubeworks, we’re ensuring that Port Loop continues to flourish as a vibrant and inclusive neighbourhood.”
Guy Ackernley is Managing Director - Development and Residential at Urban Splash and said: “We’re incredibly proud of the progress at Port Loop, somewhere that’s fast become a fantastic place to visit and live in. With the completion of Mansion House, we’re offering even more choice for buyers, including affordable homes that help make canalside living accessible to a wider community.”
In a second announcement, the partners confirmed that longstanding collaborators Civic Square have taken 48,000 sq ft of space within Tubeworks – a collection of historic industrial buildings within the heart of the Masterplan totalling a 100,000 sq ft. Building on the success of previous community events – including open-air cinemas and supper clubs – Civic Square will use the space for its Birmingham base to deliver future activities, a community café, workshops, and a creative programme.
Imandeep Kaur is founder of Civic Square and said: “We’re thrilled to make Tubeworks our home. This space offers us an incredible opportunity to expand our community-driven initiatives, creating a place for collaboration, creativity, and social impact. We can’t wait to welcome more people through the doors.”
The latest announcements mark another milestone for Port Loop, with 163 homes now complete. The partners also confirmed the much-anticipated reopening of the Floating Front Room – a beloved community café on a canal barge – later this month.