Villa Park Redevelopment

[Brazilian Villain]

Time for a new 'Should we stay or should we go' poll?

[VILLA MOLE]

That video's brilliant.


I think we should stay put.  Despite the many criticisms, the only places with better transport links than the ones we currently have are the city centre and maybe the NEC.  Nobody in their right mind would think we should move out to the NEC, and city centre feels unlikely and, as far as Birmingham as a city is concerned, probably counter-productive anyway.

So, to me the most sensible option is to stay at Villa Park.  We will get it up to the 50-55k range anyway, and potentially if we are able to expand or rebuild the Witton Lane stand we might be able to push it up to 60k.  But that isn't something we need to commit to at Villa Park - we can take it up a bit, see what the demand's like, then make a decision at that stage.  Whereas a newbuild you're going to make that choice upfront.  Plus the only way you could add character to a new ground is to add a load of chimneys, and we've rather missed the (narrow)boat on that one.

A huge redbrick double stair case over the Witton lane road with a huge balcony for the players where they stand and celebrate  when we win the Double 

[GarTomas]

You have to watch this.
AI can do ‘some good’

I genuinely got goose pimples watching this.

https://youtu.be/mVXDfy17vwQ?si=0VUlKQvBHLMDFMTx

2:35 on that video, is that St Andrews in the background top right or am I hallucinating?

[Fasth56]

You have to watch this.
AI can do ‘some good’

I genuinely got goose pimples watching this.

https://youtu.be/mVXDfy17vwQ?si=0VUlKQvBHLMDFMTx

2:35 on that video, is that St Andrews in the background top right or am I hallucinating?

That's were they got the idea from, obviously

[LeeB]

That video's brilliant.


I think we should stay put.  Despite the many criticisms, the only places with better transport links than the ones we currently have are the city centre and maybe the NEC.  Nobody in their right mind would think we should move out to the NEC, and city centre feels unlikely and, as far as Birmingham as a city is concerned, probably counter-productive anyway.

So, to me the most sensible option is to stay at Villa Park.  We will get it up to the 50-55k range anyway, and potentially if we are able to expand or rebuild the Witton Lane stand we might be able to push it up to 60k.  But that isn't something we need to commit to at Villa Park - we can take it up a bit, see what the demand's like, then make a decision at that stage.  Whereas a newbuild you're going to make that choice upfront.  Plus the only way you could add character to a new ground is to add a load of chimneys, and we've rather missed the (narrow)boat on that one.

A huger redbrick double stair case over the Witton lane road with a huge balcony for the players where they stand and celebrate  when we win the Double 

We can rent out the Sports Quarter for the double celebrations, it will get more of us in and we can watch the Speedway or whatever whilst we're there.

[Percy McCarthy]

Just been sent this on Twitter, not sure where it’s been taken from yet:

Changes around the stadium and transport
The club plans several matchday improvements, including better off-stadium parking, enhanced bus and rail connections, and expanded cycling infrastructure.
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker confirmed funding for the renovation of Witton station, which will be able to handle up to 10,000 fans on matchdays.

The north stand expansion is part of a wider redevelopment project around Villa Park. Plans include rebuilding Westwood Business Park and other industrial plots along Tame Road for residential use. This would allow Aston Villa to expand the Doug Ellis stand while transforming the surrounding area into a pedestrian-friendly zone, improving comfort for fans and residents alike. There is also potential to utilize the Majestic Banquet Hall and conference facilities for the expansion and creation of new commercial spaces.

[algy]

If that’s right, it’s absolutely incredible.

[Toronto Villa]

Wow that would be amazing. The local residents always will need respecting throughout the process but the area needs help in modernizing and improving.

[pauliewalnuts]

That's from September, so nothing new.

Also, this not being China, we can't just move residents even if we do 'respect' them, because it just doesn't work like that.

[Chip Butty 111]

Blimey, puts some meat on the bones of the previous info on Tame Rd area. Looking forward to seeing images of a new Witton Lane stand, I'd imagine something similar to the Trinity with a better exterior, hopefully more traditional. Exciting news.

[garyellis]

I think we can take it that we are not moving from the area and the ground redevelopment and associated developments will happen way beyond the North Stand and the Warehouse

[Toronto Villa]

That's from September, so nothing new.

Also, this not being China, we can't just move residents even if we do 'respect' them, because it just doesn't work like that.

I didn’t suggest moving them. I did say whatever the plans we should respect them. Which ultimately involves conversations with them to hopefully come to a positive outcome/compromise.

[VILLA MOLE]

Yes you wouldn’t drive anyone out , but if you could offer better alternatives further away from a football stadium people would be interested

[Crown Hill]

Yes you wouldn’t drive anyone out , but if you could offer better alternatives further away from a football stadium people would be interested

Either that or LA CPOs related to regeneration and the local plan but would be a fairly lengthy process.

[Villan82]

Now that is very exciting indeed!