Over to you.

https://heroesandvillains.info/2024/04/20/fifteen-points-to-go/

It'll go to the league winner.

The gas holders site is literally a 15 minute walk from New Street and less than that from Snow Hill.  There are a number of bus stops closer than that.  There are also a number of large, cheap car parks in the Gun Quarter which is about a 10 minute walk from there.  The other side might be a bit more tricky, but it's got good access to the city centre cutting through the University campus.

Google maps using average walking speed has it almost double that. Yes some could still do it in 15 but that would be at a 4mph walking speed where most would be 3mph and less.

And you do mention all the car parking in the gun quarter, regularly. But that might numerous enough if a 60k stadium is built that close to them. Yes we might need less cars with it being closer to the city, but I would argue the parking around Villa Park is currently more capacity then the car parks at the quarter and that is barely enough for 40k. And I also expect any pricing to change on them as well, ala £5-10 for the two to three hour parking around VP.

Not knocking the location though, just the claims of access being that easy. (Google Maps also does it based on actual routes that could be walked, which might also change if the stadium is built there.)

Did I read somewhere on here that the only way to the stadium is by organised coach to / from Athens ?

I'm all for remaining at Villa Park but if we're forced to move due to constraints on redeveloping it then I'd have to say Avenue Rd is my preferred option. People keep on bringing up the same non starters ie Smithfield and Washwood Heath. These sites have gone guys. Avenue Rd would need a lot of work on the transport network and we would be leaving behind a site with 2 local train stations. Although you can access the canal at Avenue Rd and walk towards the centre or go the other way and exit at the Swan and Mitre opposite Aston station. Only a 5/10 minute walk.

The gas holders site is literally a 15 minute walk from New Street and less than that from Snow Hill.  There are a number of bus stops closer than that.  There are also a number of large, cheap car parks in the Gun Quarter which is about a 10 minute walk from there.  The other side might be a bit more tricky, but it's got good access to the city centre cutting through the University campus.