Tag: Urban Development
Sadiq Khan’s Oxford Street Plans Exclude Soho, Senior Aide Confirms
Sadiq Khan's plans for the pedestrianisation of Oxford Street are moving forward, but Soho will not be included in the proposed Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) boundary. The Mayor's deputy chief of staff, Richard Watts,...
New Housing Schemes Causing Sewage Pollution in Rivers Brent and Crane
Sewage pollution in rivers Brent and Crane has become a concerning issue due to new housing schemes in Ealing, Brent, and Harrow. According to information obtained by the environmental charity Friends of the River...
Challenges of Mayoral Development Corporations in Urban Planning
The recent annual conference held by the think tank Centre for London highlighted the challenges facing the capital in terms of housing and other issues. Mayor Sadiq Khan addressed the audience, emphasizing the need...
Charles Wright: The Importance of Change at Liverpool Street
Network Rail, along with Shard developers Sellar and Elizabeth Line operators MTR, faced backlash over plans to build a 20-storey tower block over Liverpool Street station and the adjacent Great Eastern Hotel. The proposal...
Sadiq Khan’s Positive Outlook on HS2 and Euston Development
Sadiq Khan is set to deliver a speech tonight with a positive outlook on the potential development of the High Speed 2 (HS2) rail line reaching Euston station in central London. The Mayor will...
Progress Report: TfL Makes ‘Encouraging’ Strides Towards Mayor’s Goals
Transport for London recently released a report on progress towards achieving Mayor Sadiq Khan's transport goals. The report provides some encouraging information but also reveals a concerning trend. Despite hopes for a shift towards...