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West Midlands Housing Projects Stall | Birmingham News

Two major housing projects in Solihull, Middlewood House and Rowood Drive, are facing massive delays and budget overruns—now classified as “red rated” stalled developments. Originally slated for completion by 2022–2025 with modest budgets, both now require millions more and push finish dates to 2027–2028, still stuck in design phases without development partners. Part of the “Accelerated Housing Delivery” program, the entire initiative is now delayed to 2032 and needs an additional $4.24 million. Despite officials calling them “advanced,” communities face longer waits and ballooning costs as…

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