The Anonymous Widower

The City Of London Reaches For The Sky And Keeps More Feet On The Ground

This article on Construction News is entitled City of London To ‘Encourage’ New Skyscrapers.

This is the first two paragraphs.

The City of London Corporation has opened the door to a new wave of towers and an overhaul of one of its main routes as part of draft new local and transport plans.

The local authority wants to encourage the development of new towers able to provide an “iconic image of the City” that will enhance its global standing in the finance, professional services and commerce sectors.

The main route to be upgraded will be Bishopsgate between Liverpool Street station and London Bridge.

• Pedestrians will have more priority.
• Cycling and walking will be improved.
• The public realm will be upgraded.

It the Peak hours, it could become one the busiest walking and cycling routes in the world.

• At the Northern End, there is Liverpool Street station and Crossrail.
• At the Southern End, there is London Bridge, London Bridge station, Southwark Cathedral and the River Thames.
• Just to the West, is the massive Bank station complex.
• Just to the East, is the soon-to-be-redeveloped Fenchurch Street station.

In addition, the road is fringed on either side with alleys, side streets and the impressive Leadenhall Market, many of which are full of restaurants, cafes, pubs and retail outlets.

Conclusion

In the article, Brexit wasn’t mentioned once, but a large increase in employment wasn’t.

Has the City of London, just put several handfuls of fingers up to the selfish plans of others?

November 6, 2018 - Posted by AnonW | Business, Finance, World | Brexit, City of London, Development