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Birmingham's Powerhouse Project | Birmingham News
Birmingham City’s billionaire owners are set to transform a derelict go-kart track into a £1 billion “Powerhouse” — featuring a 62,000-seat stadium, housing, shops, leisure, and a tram stop — all by 2031. Tom Wagner calls it a moral duty to invest in one of Britain’s most deprived areas, warning that skipping it would be a “crime against the city.” While local leaders like Richard Parker hail it as a blueprint for regeneration and job creation, skeptics including Councillor Harris Khaliq demand proof Knighthead can deliver real community benefits — not just promises. With nearly 40% of East…
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