Tag: The London Plan
Stage set in London for taller buildings, more stacked townhouses
London politicians laid the groundwork Tuesday for taller buildings across the city and four-storey stacked townhouses in residential neighbourhoods as they endorsed proposed changes to the city’s master planning document. Following a two-hour public meeting, members of city council’s planning and environment signed off on proposed changes that could change the city’s skyline and fabric […]
Developers, mayor: Plan for taller buildings across London falls short
London is looking to change its skyline as it boosts height limits across the city, but it’s not enough in some areas, the mayor and local developers say.
City politicians may further loosen rules on buildings in London’s busiest spots
Mixed commercial and residential highrise buildings could become the new normal in London’s busiest areas to meet housing targets, according to a new proposal from city staff. Coming to council’s planning committee in September is a plan for the city to update zoning rules downtown and along the city’s main transit corridors to allow for […]