Chris Hayward, Policy Chairman at the City of London Corporation, outlines the continuities and changes needed over the next five years for the City to remain a world-leader in the build environment.
debating the future of the City
Chris Hayward, Policy Chairman at the City of London Corporation, outlines the continuities and changes needed over the next five years for the City to remain a world-leader in the build environment.
Rebranding retrofit as ‘FutureFit’ to generate a more positive, forward-looking image and removing or reducing VAT on refurb projects, with developers incentivised to pursue retrofit first through a reward based planning approach, were suggestions at CAF’s Retrofit at Scale event, hosted by architect and design firm Gensler. Gensler’s Co-Managing Director...
Public spaces are the essential foundation for healthy and enjoyable city life in dense urban environments. As the current health crisis evolves, the ability to engage safely in welcoming outdoor / publicly-accessible indoor green environments is becoming essential for the re-activation of the economy in urban environments. Ken Shuttleworth founder...
The City of London and its architecture is never static. The City is a location steeped in history and architectural heritage but this has rarely held it back from being forward-looking, ever changing and willing to address new challenges. It captivates and fascinates with its ability to reinvent itself and...