# Event Details - **Event Name**: Housing in the West Midlands: From Bournville to Port Loop - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 20 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am – Thu, 20 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join RIBA West Midlands for a guided tour exploring Birmingham’s housing evolution from garden villages to contemporary regeneration.About this EventHousing is one of the most discussed topics within architecture and the built environment. Meeting housing needs in the UK is one of the key economic challenges but we have been here before. Meeting the needs of our population with high quality housing is a real challenge so what can we learn from what has gone before.Join RIBA West Midlands for a full-day guided tour exploring the evolution of housing typologies across Birmingham. Sponsored by Ibstock, we will visit three key schemes in the West Midlands. These are the pioneering early 20th-century model village of Bournville, the post-war regeneration of Castle Vale, and the award-winning canal side development at Port Loop.This walking tour will take a look at how housing design in Birmingham has evolved in response to social, cultural, and environmental challenges. Each stop will include a 45-minute guided tour and talk led by a local expert, with opportunities for discussion and reflection on how these typologies have created homes and communities.These conversations will set the tone for an upcoming RIBA West Midlands Design Competition in early 2026 looking at future housing in the region and how we can ensure we deliver not only housing numbers for future generations but homes and communities for all.Why AttendThis tour, proudly sponsored by Ibstock, offers a rare opportunity to visit three distinctive housing developments with insight from experts in each area. The day will explore that shift of delivering high quality housing in the West Midlands from early century social innovation to contemporary responses to community living.This event is ideal for Architects, planners, developers, and designers interested in housing and urban regeneration, and the story of Birmingham’s urban developmentAdditional InformationTransport between sites will be provided. Please wear comfortable footwear suitable for walking and outdoor conditions. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.Tickets: This is a ticketed event with limited capacity.Terms and Conditions:A photographer will cover this event and the images may be used to publicise future RIBA events.By accepting an invitation or purchasing a ticket you consent to being photographed, filmed or recorded as a visitor attending the event.Cancellations must be made in writing to riba.westmidlands@riba.org. No refunds can be made for cancellations notified within 30 days of the event. To transfer your ticket/s to another individual/s, please contact riba.westmidlands@riba.org.Tickets to be transferred at least 14 days prior to the event. Complimentary tickets are strictly non-transferable.If the RIBA has to postpone or cancel the event the booker is entitled to a full refund of the ticket price only.On entry to the event you agree to accept and abide by any venue rules.The RIBA reserves the right to refuse admission to any ticket holder.The details you provide will be used in line with the RIBA's GDPR obligations. For information on how we will handle your personal data please see our Privacy Policy https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/afbc6480-b5b6-11f0-8124-332e14656ced-rimg-w1200-h323-dc000000-gmir.png Agenda?: 10:00 AMMeet at Birmingham New Street Station?: 10:30 AMBournville?: 12:30 PMCastle Vale ?: 02:00 PMLunch?: 02:30 PMPort Loop?: 04:00 PMReturn to Birmingham city centre - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/birmingham/housing-in-the-west-midlands-from-bournville-to-port-loop/100001838553455879 - **Event Categories**: contests, meetups, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 13.55, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Birmingham - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Birmingham New Street - **lat**: 52.477754 - **long**: -1.898958 - **full address**: Birmingham New Street, Station Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Housing in the West Midlands: From Bournville to Port Loop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/e912be154024fceeaa1d564b7173e7ef691cda2e047d0d6cedebab9982379c9c-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd5dada-gmir.jpg?v=1761845726 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Housing in the West Midlands: From Bournville to Port Loop being held? - **A:** Housing in the West Midlands: From Bournville to Port Loop takes place on Thu, 20 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am to Thu, 20 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm at Birmingham New Street, Station Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Housing in the West Midlands: From Bournville to Port Loop? - **A:** Tickets for Housing in the West Midlands: From Bournville to Port Loop are priced at GBP 14 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityRIBA MemberFreeAvailableNon RIBA MemberGBP 14 + GBP 1 fee + GBP 2 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Housing in the West Midlands: From Bournville to Port Loop? - **A:** Housing in the West Midlands: From Bournville to Port Loop is organized by RIBA West Midlands. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Housing in the West Midlands: From Bournville to Port Loop is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Birmingham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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