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Future London
FAQs
What future development
trends are expected in the capital?
The last decade or so has seen
the redevelopment of Docklands. In the next ten years look out
for big schemes south of the river (launched off the back of
the Jubilee Line extension and South Bank refurbishment) and
in the north east (Hackney make-over and Stratford channel tunnel
rail terminal).
What about the River?
Good point. After several failed
attempts, the latest riverbus scheme links up with the Millennium
Dome at Greenwich. And there are advanced plans to increase pedestrian
access to the river bank.
Who decides on what gets
built?
Big property developers and
pressure groups lobby local government to get their pet schemes
approved.
Why is London such a planners'
mess?
London grew up in fits and
starts and such little planning as existed was usually conducted
by big landowners with little regard for the overall shape of
the city.
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