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Library should be kept as a gateway – Birmingham Post

"To wipe out such an important building would be a travesty and would, if anything, detract from the vibrant feel of the city. Functionally, the building would be perfect for a new media hub of art, technology and culture as there is limited natural daylight, originally due to the fact the building would house books."

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John Madin, Central Library Architect, kicks Council butt in the Post

"The City of Birmingham deserves a fine civic and cultural centre. The concept has been clearly set out in the master plan for the whole of the civic centre and the design of the library and approved by the city council but Coun Whitby and Mr Clive Dutton appear to be determined to destroy the civic and cultural centre in favour of promoting commercial development. "

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