October 2026 – Connections

City starts Smithfield and Barbican masterplan engagement

October 21, 2026October 23, 2026 David Wilcox

The City Corporation has begun engagement to help shape a masterplan framework for the Smithfield and Barbican area that will guide development for the next 30 years. The area could become “the new epicentre of the Capital.” The first phase is a listening exercise by consultants Something Collective, exploring people’s experience of the area and … Continue reading “City starts Smithfield and Barbican masterplan engagement”

City opens up on its Cultural Strategy

October 5, 2026October 9, 2026 David Wilcox

The Cultural Strategy for the Square Mile is now in the public domain, with reports to the Court of Common Council on October 8. The challenge now is how make proposals accessible and engaging for the wide range of interests needed to make it a success. Update: the Court approved the Strategy. See the end … Continue reading “City opens up on its Cultural Strategy”