Author: City of London Corporation
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Author: City of London Corporation
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The City of London Corporation has set out a bold new vision for the future of the Square Mile that will ensure it remains a world-leading destination for workers, visitors and residents.
In a statement to the Court of Common Council – the City Corporation’s main decision-making body – Policy Chairman Chris Hayward outlined a package of measures designed to boost the vibrancy of the Square Mile, drive forward its recovery from the pandemic and increase its attractiveness to talent.
‘Destination City’ will enhance the Square Mile’s leisure offer to increase its appeal to existing and new audiences by creating a fun, inclusive, innovative and sustainable ecosystem.
Key commitments include:
The launch of Destination City comes as the Elizabeth line – which has been backed by a £200m investment from the City Corporation – prepares to open on 24 May. This will bring an extra 1.5 million people to within a 45-minute commute of the Square Mile.
Policy Chairman of the City of London Corporation, Chris Hayward, said:
“The Square Mile should be a vibrant destination of choice for everyone.
“We must seize this once-in-a-generation opportunity to redefine the City of London and enhance its leisure offer. This will boost our attractiveness to existing audiences while also opening it up to new ones, just as the Elizabeth line is set to connect more people to the City directly than ever before.
“Destination City will be the latest reinvention in the Square Mile’s long history. It will drive our recovery from the pandemic and boost our attractiveness to talent by growing the City’s cultural offer, in turn revitalising our streets and reinvigorating our businesses.
“This ambitious vision will help to ensure that the City is the world’s most innovative, inclusive and sustainable business ecosystem as well as an attractive place to invest, work, live, learn and visit.”
The City of London Corporation is the fourth largest funder of heritage and cultural activities in the UK and invests over £130m every year.
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