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Public feedback sought for 'iconic' Old Street gateway designs
by Kim Megson | 12 Feb 2018
Members of the public are invited to have their say on 39 design proposals for the transformation of London’s Old Street roundabout to create a new ‘iconic gateway’ and public space. Zaha Hadid Architects, Allford Hall Monaghan Morris and HawkinsBrown are among the studios in contention for the high-profile scheme, which is being developed by Islington Council in partnership with the Mayor of London, Transport for London (TfL) and Hackney
Head of London Sport calls for sector’s experts to influence London Plan for infrastructure
by Rob Gibson | 02 Dec 2017
Experts from the sport and physical activity sector have a major role to play in delivering the mayor’s London Plan, according to chief executive of London Sport Tove Okunniwa. The draft plan, made available for consultation yesterday (1 December) by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, was welcomed by Okunniwa, who highlighted the importance of considering 'active lives' when making improvements to the capital’s infrastructure. “The draft London Plan is a
What does Sadiq Khan's first London Plan mean for leisure architects and developers?
by Kim Megson | 29 Nov 2017
The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has launched the draft of his first London Plan – described as "the capital’s strategic planning bible". The 524-page document sets out Khan’s vision for urban development and offers firm guidelines for architects and developers in a host of areas. The plan focuses on tackling of London’s housing crisis – with proposals to build 65,000 homes per year and make 50 per cent of
London's Garden Bridge project formally scrapped
by Kim Megson | 14 Aug 2017
The Garden Bridge Trust, the charity established to build and run the proposed Garden Bridge in central London, has today (14 August) announced that it will be finally winding up the project. The decision, which brings an end to one of the city’s most protracted development sagas, has been made with the Trust unable to find alternative funding for the scheme, following the decision by London mayor Sadiq Khan in
Sadiq Khan sets out vision for green London as mayor plans to make capital first National Park City
by Tom Anstey | 14 Aug 2017
London mayor Sadiq Khan wants the UK capital to become the world’s first “National Park City”, laying out £9m (US$11.6m, €9.9m) plans to boost the number of trees and green infrastructure within the city. Called the Greener City Fund, the mayor has said he will use planning regulations to protect the Green Belt and incorporate into new developments more green roofs, green walls, rain gardens and wildlife habitats. The fund
London mayor scraps plan for Garden Bridge
by Kim Megson | 28 Apr 2017
The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has formally withdrawn his support for a Thomas Heatherwick-designed Garden Bridge across the River Thames; bringing a likely end to a project that has fiercely split opinion. In a letter to Lord Mervyn Davies, chair of the Garden Bridge Trust, which has been overseeing the controversial crossing, Khan said the lack of all the necessary land use agreements and a significant funding shortfall mean
Mayor of London approves Chelsea's Herzog and de Meuron stadium plan
by Matthew Campelli | 06 Mar 2017
Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has given Chelsea FC the green light to build a new £500m (US$612.9m, €579.1m) stadium on the site of Stamford Bridge. Khan said he was satisfied with the 60,000-capacity stadium’s “high-quality and spectacular design”, which was approved by Hammersmith and Fulham Council in January. As part of Chelsea’s submission, the Premier League club has committed to investing £12m in community activities, such as employment
AS Roma strikes deal with mayor to build new stadium
by Matthew Campelli | 28 Feb 2017
Serie A football club AS Roma has moved a step closer to achieving its own stadium after striking a deal with city officials. The Italian team has been trying to develop the 52,000-capacity Stadio Della Roma for a number of years, but has faced several delays. The delays were compounded when the anti-establishment Virginia Raggi of the 5-Star Movement became the city’s mayor last year and began pushing for design
Museum of London secures £180m for Smithfield move
by Tom Anstey | 24 Jan 2017
The Museum of London has secured £180m (US$224.4m, €208.7m) towards its £250m (US$311.7m, €289.9m) target to finance a move to the iconic Smithfield Market. The City of London Corporation will contribute £110m (US$137.1m, €127.5m) to the scheme, with the Sadiq Khan pledging a further £70m (US$87.2m, €81.1m) – the largest cultural investment made by any London mayor in history. The museum announced plans to relocate in March 2015, with management
UPDATE: London mayor launches investigation into cost of Olympic Stadium conversion
by Kim Megson | 02 Nov 2016
UPDATE: David Edmonds, the chair of Olympic Stadium operators the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC), has resigned from his role amid mounting pressure over the spiralling costs of converting the venue into a football ground for West Ham United. Two days ago the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, launched an investigation into the cost of the project, which has risen to around £750m – much higher than originally projected. Edmonds,
London mayor launches investigation into Garden Bridge procurement
by Kim Megson | 22 Sep 2016
London mayor Sadiq Khan has ordered a review into Thomas Heatherwick’s proposed £185m Garden Bridge project, which will investigate whether taxpayers have had value for money for their contribution. Dame Margaret Hodge MP, the former chair of the UK’s Public Accounts Committee, will conduct the review. She will focus on the procurement process around the project, and analyse whether the required standards have been met around transparency and openness. According
Garden Bridge faces further uncertainty as new London mayor demands public funding scrutiny
by Kim Megson | 11 Jul 2016
The new mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has suspended work on Thomas Heatherwick’s controversial Garden Bridge project over concerns that more public money will be required to complete the £175m (US$225.6m, €204.4m) project. Khan officially supports the plans to build the 367m long plant-filled bridge, but only if no more than the agreed £60m (US$77.3m, €70m) in public funding is made available to build it. According to the Architects’ Journal
London mayor Sadiq Khan vows to 'embed culture' into city's planning system
by Kim Megson | 15 Jun 2016
New London mayor Sadiq Khan has claimed culture will be as important as housing, transport and the environment in his administration. Speaking at the press opening of the new Tate Modern in the UK capital, Khan vowed to increase the number of cultural facilities and public spaces by “embedding culture in London’s planning system.” “For too long culture has been merely a nice-to-have,” he argued. “We’ve got to change that.”
New York mayor announces funding for BIG's leisure-oriented storm barrier The Dryline
by Kim Megson | 12 May 2016
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has allocated US$170m (€149m, £118m) of the city’s budget for 2017 on climate resiliency projects, including construction of Bjarke Ingels Group's leisure-oriented storm barrier The Dryline. The money will be used to create the stormwater management infrastructure required for the Lower Manhattan project – a 12 km-long high-water barrier incorporating public space with parks, seating, bicycle shelters, sports facilities and skateboard ramps. Elevated embankments,
London mayor approves £400m Tottenham Hotspur stadium
by Kim Megson | 26 Feb 2016
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club has confirmed that its proposed new stadium has received approval from the mayor of London Boris Johnson. The decision is a significant step forward in the development of the planned 61,000-capacity stadium – designed by global sports architects Populous – which will replace the English Premier League side’s existing White Hart Lane ground in north London. "This marks yet another major milestone for this vital and
Bristol mayor backs proposed aerospace attraction
by Jessica Tasman-Jones | 30 Jan 2013
Bristol mayor George Ferguson has announced his support for a proposed aerospace attraction at the Filton airfield that would showcase aircraft, helicopters, aero-engines and missiles, and also provide a home for Concorde 216. In a letter to Iain Gray, chair of the Bristol Aero Collection Trust, Ferguson said he saw the Bristol Aerospace Centre as a "key legacy project". "The Bristol Aeroplane Company was one of the first and most
New York mayor announces boost for New York Aquarium scheme
by Pete Hayman | 21 Aug 2012
Image: Work is expected to start later this year New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has announced new funding towards New York Aquarium's new Ocean Wonders: Sharks! development in Coney Island, US. Bloomberg - along with Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) president and CEO Cristián Samper - also unveiled designs for the project, which have been drawn up by The Portico Group. The city's Public Design Commission backed plans for the
Guggenheim Helsinki gains mayoral approval
by Tom Walker | 17 Apr 2012
Helsinki mayor Jussi Pajunen has formally offered financial backing to plans for the establishment of a fourth European Guggenheim museum in the Finnish capital. The news comes as no surprise as Pajunen has been among the most vocal supporters of the project, which is headed jointly by the Helsinki City Council and the Guggenheim Foundation. Pajunen has now outlined a financial package which will see the council provide 2.8m euros
Mayor names Thames cable car contractors
by Pete Hayman | 18 Apr 2011
London mayor Boris Johnson has revealed that Mace will lead a consortium of contractors that will be responsible for delivering a new cable car link across the River Thames. Work is due to commence on the scheme this summer, which will connect Greenwich with the Royal Docks and is due to be completed ahead of the London 2012 Games. Cable car specialist Dopplemayr; Watson Steel; URS Scott Wilson; Buro Happold;
Mayoral approval for Battersea scheme
by Pete Hayman | 23 Dec 2010
Real Estate Opportunities' (REO) bid to redevelop Battersea Power Station has cleared its latest planning milestone with the green light from London mayor Boris Johnson. The £5.5bn scheme - designed by Rafael Viñoly - was approved by Wandsworth Council last month and will include support towards an extension of the Northern Line. REO's plans for the site include the restoration of the Grade II*-listed power station site - decommissioned in
THFC scheme receives mayoral backing
by Pete Hayman | 26 Nov 2010
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club's (THFC) plans for the £450m redevelopment of its White Hart Lane stadium in North London has received the green light from London mayor Boris Johnson. A new 56,250-seat venue is at the heart of the Northumberland Development Project proposals, although the Premier League club is still in contention to take over the running of the Olympic Stadium following the 2012 Games. Haringey Council had already approved
Mayor of London opens new Greenwich attraction
by Martin Nash | 22 Mar 2010
Discover Greenwich, a new £6m cultural centre at the Old Royal Naval College on London's Thames riverside, has been opened by London Mayor, Boris Johnson. The new venue - scheduled to open to the public on 23 March and aiming to attract 1m visitors a year - uses state of the art interpretation techniques, never been seen before historic objects, rare artefacts, film footage and models in permanent and temporary
Mayor: Battersea plans 'need more work'
by Pete Hayman | 01 Feb 2010
London mayor Boris Johnson has welcomed plans for £5.5bn redevelopment of Battersea Power Station but called for more work to be done on the scheme to ensure it meets the city's planning strategy. In his report to Wandsworth Council, the mayor advised that parts of the Rafael Viñoly-designed development fail to comply with policies set out in the London Plan, with concerns over a lack of affordable housing and children's
Mayor approves Columbus Tower plans
by Pete Hayman | 09 Oct 2009
A new 192-bedroom hotel is to be included as part of a major mixed-use development in London's Docklands after plans for the complex were given the green light by mayor Boris Johnson. Tower Hamlets council had originally refused planning permission for the 63-storey Columbus Tower proposals, but the plans were called in after the mayor exercised special powers to decide the fate of the scheme. In addition to the hotel,
Mayor to decide Columbus Tower plans
by Pete Hayman | 09 Sep 2009
London mayor Boris Johnson is to decide the fate of plans for a major mixed-use Docklands development, after planning permission for the scheme was refused by Tower Hamlets council. Johnson has exercised special mayoral planning powers to call in the proposals for the 63-storey Columbus Tower project, which is set to be built next to Canary Wharf and will include a 192-bedroom hotel and 2,731sq m (29,396sq ft) of leisure
Mayor promotes volunteer drive
by Helen Patenall | 10 Jun 2009
Boris Johnson's latest initiative to improve the lives of Londoners aims to boost the number of volunteers in the capital. Johnson said: "Volunteering is good for individuals and great for London in tough economic times. By giving your time, whether a one-off few hours or a regular commitment, we can both help to make the capital a more civilised, pleasant place and reap the rewards of putting something back into
Mayor backs £1bn Kidbrooke regeneration
by Pete Hayman | 08 Jun 2009
London mayor Boris Johnson has approved plans for the £1bn regeneration of the Ferrier Estate in Kidbrooke, one of the largest and most deprived housing estates in London. Proposals for the estate, which was built in 1974, include the redevelopment of the Thomas Tallis secondary school to provide a dual-use gymnastics centre, a martial arts dojo, a floodlit, all-weather pitch and a six-court sports hall. A theatre and performing arts
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