What you say is very possibly true, but I was more interested in finding out peoples opinion on the buildings, architecture, layout, street art and furnishings of present Birmingham as opposed to that of the sixties for. instance. I have several dislikes myself, the main one being the new library that cost so much we can't even afford to keep it open, the next one stands in front of it and is that is the terrible sculpture by Gillian Wearing thankfully it has been removed because of ongoing works, hopefully it will stay in storage and not be put back when the work is done.
I don't like the new library building that much (haven't been inside so I'm only judging on the appearance), I do like that statue though - a couple of women & their kids having a bit of fun (modelled on 2 sisters if I remember correctly). At least it's better than the orange fibre glass style one that was there before (didn't some kids set fire to it?)
I'm just fed up of all the road narrowing & temporary lights & pedestrian diversions round there. I wish they'd get a hurry on and finish it all
Personally, I also think Grand Central is already looking tatty too. I walked through the other day and when I looked up in the atrium all the glass was so dirty with dust & bird poop - there were even several seagull bottoms so I guess they roost there. A fair few of the mirrored parts outside are also looking tarnished. I suspect there may be a large repair bill soon.