Culture in public spaces

I am appalled at the attempts by major property owners to dramatically increase the number and size of commercial events in public green spaces and garden squares. London desperately needs more tranquil green spaces, not to have existing ones turned into events venues. A recent study showed the health benefits of green spaces, and the huge consequent value in terms of NHS and other savings.  Why on earth is the London Mayor supporting the commercialisation of green spaces?

Hounslow/Middlesex etc has very few if ANY events...... How about a bit more west, other than the few Hyde park ticketed events?
London is MORE than just the Southbank and Shoreditch! I always feel that the west London green spaces are not utilised as much as they should be. Use the spaces or lose them to greedy developers. (Hounslow heath is a PRIME example). Its not like its lacking in diversity round here.....

We should have global influences coming into our theatres, with a World Theatre series of productions - a sort of International Festival of Theatre.

It's several years since I saw theatre productions in other languages such as French, German or Italian.

Absolutely no events or venues should disturb the peace of the Royal Parks, its gardens, green spaces or wild spaces. Pop concerts in Hyde Park and the like are a sacrilege, as are fairgrounds, fetes and anything else that tramples and disturbs our too rare green spaces. Wild and noisy disturbances should be remote from all quiet spaces and neighbourhoods.

I regularly attend the Henley festival rather than events in London, for reasons catering around safety of individuals. We did not attend the Christmas Horse show this year (Two young children very disappointed) because of concerns over safety in London. We trawl the net and find things to do in and around Kent and Sussex

The mayor needs to concentrate on solving London's violent crime problems before thinking about culture...decent folks can't enjoy cultural activities while worrying about being stabbed or having acid thrown in their faces...this mayor has been derelict in his duties in this regard and and I will not vote for him again!

What is the point in improving Culture if London is not Safe ?

Enjoyed Lumiere again this year. Also love the artwork by Lorenzo Quinn on Millbank as well as that of Eduardo Paolozzi nr Euston, outside the British Library and the mosaic at Tottenham Ct Rd tube station. Sometime just walking around different areas in London you can discover an artwork or beautiful building you never knew existed There are so many cultural surprises. It is important not to let these areas become neglected.

It is all about the outdoor space. Wandering around in public spaces, taking photos and just enjoying the creative look of a city like London is what visits love the most rather then the indoor entertainment. We need to embrace the unique traditional make up of London and enliven the public areas that are completely void of any kind of art and cultural entertainment.

Many of our London subways are just dull, gloomy and dirty.

Even The Southbank, a hugely popular area with visitors yet none of the the footbridges, tunnels, railway stations nearby have any kind of art applied to them that would powerfully engage and promote the passion for culture which the Southbank has to offer, which I believe is a missed opportunity.

Lumiere was wonderful.
We have free films in Brockwell Park.
However, I am totally opposed to gated, fee-charging events that take over our public parks.
I remember the Elephant event some years back which caused great excitement and brought people together in our streets.
The arts events in parks during the London Olympics were fabulous and I was lucky enough to perform in some of them. Free and inclusive.