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London's Central Business District: Its Global Importance

Seminar, Wednesday 23 January 2008

Central Business Districts (CBD) are important to a city’s economic vitality. London’s CBD, covering the City, a large part of Westminster, parts of several other central boroughs and the Canary Wharf enclave to the east is home to many of the capital’s core functions. It’s a business district of global importance employing one-and-a-half million people involved in activities ranging from international finance and business services, to retail and leisure activities.

Amid continuing globalisation, demand for these activities will grow and much of it will require a central location. This seminar aimed to identify the unique characteristics of London's Central Business District, its key economic drivers and the critical factors for continuing its success.

Speakers

Bridget Rosewell, Consultant Chief Economist, GLA Economics
Latest findings: GLA Economics’ recent CBD work
Tony Travers, Director, Greater London Group, London School of Economics
His CBD work for the LDA
Rory Joyce, Chairman and Head of the Planning and Development unit, Drivers Jonas
Overview of the current state of business in the CBD
John Ross, Director - Economic & Business Policy, Mayor’s office
Where to from here?

Speakers' presentations are available for download:

Bridget Rosewell - GLA Economics’ recent CBD work PDF
Bridget Rosewell - GLA Economics’ recent CBD work RTF

Tony Travers's CBD work for the LDA PDF
Tony Travers's CBD work for the LDA RTF

Rory Joyce - Overview of the current state of business in the CBD PDF
Rory Joyce - Overview of the current state of business in the CBD RTF