The City of London: Adapting to a New Local Plan

The City of London, also known as the Square Mile, is known as the leading driver of not only the London economy, but the national economy, contributing approximately 14% of London’s GDP and 3.1% of the UK’s GDP. It's also home to approximately 9,000 residents, a centre of learning for over 29,000 students, and hosts approximately 8.8 million visitors per year.

In this briefing note, Rachel Lord, Senior Transport Consultant, provides an overview of the City of London, a review of the existing Local Plan, challenges faced, and what the future holds.