09 December 2009
With the consultation period for the Mayor's draft 'London Plan' currently underway, this timely event considered its key issues and proposed changes from the perspectives of business, the boroughs, and Outer London, as well as addressing the possible impact on Quality of Life. It further included an academic panel which debated potential and problematic issues raised in relation to the Draft Plan during the course of the day.
Sponsored by the HEIF IV Fund, the afternoon seminar was chaired by Professor Michael Hebbert from the University of Manchester and included presentations by leading contributors:
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John Lett, Strategic Planning Manager, Greater London Authority (GLA)
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Helen Hill, Director of Policy and Public Affairs London Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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Rosemarie MacQueen, Strategic Director Built Environment, Westminster City Council
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William McKee, London Commission Chair
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Jenny Jones, Chair of the Planning and Housing Committee, GLA
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Nancy Holman, LSE London
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Faraz Baber, Programme Director, World City, London Councils
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Ian Gordon, LSE London
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Michael Edwards, Bartlett School of Planning, UCL
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Duncan Bowie, London metropolitan University
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Andrew Thornley, LSE London
There was some opportunity for a question and answer sessions and the event concluded with a drinks reception.
This event was supported by the HEIF 4 Bid Fund.
For further details about this, please contact: lselondon@lse.ac.uk.