The City of London Corporation

The City of London Corporation is a uniquely diverse organisation. It supports and promotes the City as the world leader in international finance and business services and provides local services and policing for those working in, living in and visiting the Square Mile.

The public realm of the City of London, the streets and spaces between buildings that we all share, has a rich and dynamic character that has evolved over the course of several centuries. The streets are routes that connect the City together, but they are also places in their own right.  They can serve as a lunchtime retreat, or the venue for an impromptu business meeting. They form the setting for both historic monuments and new office towers.

Established 14 years ago the City Public Real team has a wealth of experience in delivering distinctive, attractive and inclusive streets and spaces between buildings. Since 2002, in excess of 150 projects have been completed, ranging from small scale street improvements around new developments to the creation of public spaces. These projects are identified through a series of area enhancement strategies that set the vision for the future based on local needs and future changes. The team’s approach is characterised by a consistent, high quality palette of materials which enables streets and spaces to fit seamlessly together, producing a public realm which functions well and is a pleasure to experience. The team has also won many awards, including the most recent award for best new public space at the London Planning Awards 2016.

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