In recent years , many parts of Birmingham have been transformed , with the redevelopment of the Bullring Shopping Centre and regeneration of old industrial areas such as Brindleyplace , The Mailbox and the International Convention Centre . Old streets , buildings and canals have been restored , the pedestrian subways have been removed and the Inner Ring Road has been rationalised . In 1998 Birmingham hosted the 24th G8 summit . The city will serve as host of the 2022 Commonwealth Games
24th G8 summit
24th G8 summit
Birmingham