Historic Buildings

Austins Regeneration

Inner City Trust (the Trust) will breathe new life into the former Austins Department Store (Austins) as a sustainable and engaging public library and education centre. Our vision is to: • Rescue this iconic and significant heritage building from terminal decay and decline and to preserve it for the future. • Restore Austins to its former civic prominence and revive its catalytic importance in the rebirth of the city centre. • Reimagine its future as a vibrant, sustainable and accessible new use for wide public benefit. At the very heart of our vision is a desire, through heritage regeneration, to support communities and foster a love for learning, personal growth, and human connection. The Trust will deliver this vision and ensure Austins is held in the long term for the benefit of the city and current and future generations.