In May this year, the final contracts were signed for The Public Building, a £40m arts and technology project in West Bromwich, formerly known as c/PLEX. The project signals a groundbreaking partnership of funding groups, writes Karen Yeomans. Designed by Will Alsop, the Public Building will house business incubation space, lifelong learning facilities, gallery, education centre, conference centre, cafes and restaurants.

As the regional development agency for the West... more