The Future of London

An essay collection

The Future of London

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The Future of London

An essay collection

This essay collection, published in collaboration with Bright Blue and kindly sponsored by the City of London, considers London’s future. It brings together a diverse group of influential, experienced and talented Londoners who outline an original action plan and vision for London in 2050 across a range of fields – from education and the environment to culture and commerce.

The collection features contributions on the following topics from:

  • The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP, Foreign Secretary and former Mayor of London – Upwards, downwards and outwards
  • Gillian Tett, US Managing Editor of the Financial Times – Politicians cannot be complacent about the City
  • Gerard Grech, Chief Executive Officer of Tech City UK – A technological revolution?
  • Sir Peter Hendy CBE, Chairman of Network Rail – Keeping London moving
  • Professor Michael Arthur, President and Provost of University College London – A new innovation cluster
  • Professor Tony Travers, Director of LSE London – London the city state?
  • Michael Liebreich, Chairman of the Advisory Board and Founder of Bloomberg New Energy Finance – An environment fit for Londoners
  • Sir Terry Farrell CBE, architect and urban designer – Good growth
  • Sir Peter Bazalgette, Chair of Arts Council England and Chairman of ITV – Culture capital
  • Justine Roberts, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Mumsnet – A city that works flexibly
  • The Rt Hon Alan Milburn, Chair of the Social Mobility Commission – The world’s most socially mobile city
  • Matthew Taylor, Chief Executive of the Royal Society of Arts – A city of communities?
  • Gavin Kelly, Chief Executive of the Resolution Trust – A view from 2050: did London share the wealth?

Professor Tony Travers and Michael Liebreich’s essays were featured in City AM and the Telegraph respectively.

For more information on this publication, please contact jack.airey@localis.org.uk.

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The Future of London

An essay collection