A vision for the City of London post-Covid.

In these bizarre times it was refreshing to see Sheriff Chris Hayward’s vision for the Square Mile once we have defeated the wretched virus. Chris, a member of the Guild’s Court, gave 34 members an informative picture – literally – in an illustrated Zoom show on December 7th. There was no better person to do this. Not only does Chris, as a Common Councilman, have his finger on the City’s pulse, but before becoming Sheriff he chaired the City’s Planning Committee for three years.

Things will be different after Covid and the City’s 500,000 workers will expect better buildings. They will have more amenity space, natural light and fresh air. Steps are underway, just as at Bank Junction and Aldgate Square, to decrease traffic, improve safety for pedestrians and make for cleaner air. The City is working just as hard to improve transport. The Elizabeth Line (fingers crossed – early 2022) will be transformational and commuters will have better cycle facilities. All these changes would have happened anyway, Covid has just brought them forward at a quicker rate.

You can see some extracts from Chris's presentation here
https://www.guild-freemen-london.co.uk/gallery/home/post-covid-london-webinar-with-sheriff-chris-hayward