Hi Roadrunner, welcome to the message boards!
There's a thread here about the redevelopment of Coventry that you'll probably find interesting, regarding it's look.
Coventry - Redevelopment
It's good that you like writing, as this is the perfect place to do lots of it.
You must post some of your poems sometime too, would like to read them.
I can relate to your sons too, I'm 27 and currently back living at home while I try to decide what to do next with my life.
It'd probably be better if my parents kicked me out, I'd have to deal with it then.
Enjoy the forums.