My letter to the FT: related to the recent opinion piece “The City’s development needs to heed history” unfairly criticises the impact of tall buildings on the Square Mile’s accessibility to the public realm. In fact, they are making a huge contribution to the City’s increasing visitor and tourism footfall. The City Corporation’s planning policy is centred around creating an inclusive, accessible Square Mile, that enables the public to freely celebrate its history and heritage, while re-shaping those parts of the City that have the most potential for growth and regeneration. Through ‘City Plan 2040,’ we are already delivering the cornerstone of this vision, working flexibly with developers to create new cultural and educational attractions, public roof gardens and terraces, viewing galleries and wider public realm enhancements, that are carefully interwoven with our new offices. Just last month, the Sky Garden welcomed its 11 millionth visitor, making it one of the world’s most ticketed, free-to-visit destinations. Added to this is 120 Fenchurch’s roof garden which welcomed its 1.5 millionth visitor, as well as the ‘The Lookout’ and ‘Horizon 22’ galleries in Bishopsgate greeting more than half a million people in less than a year since opening. In the City, growth and conservation combine to define what is unique about the Square Mile, and this is ultimately at the heart of our plan.
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