Agenda item

3 December 2015

Barbican Area Strategy

In 2008, the original Barbican Area Strategy was adopted and resulted in the successful implementation of all high priorityprojects.  The strategy has been reviewed and updated over the last year in order to analyse the changing area within the context of new developments and improvements.  The Strategy is available online here.

The revised strategy -

•         recognises the key qualities of the area and the listed estates and gardens;

•         analyses the possible impact of changes in the area and identifies new issues;

•         takes account of developments; including the delivery of Crossrail services to Long Lane and Moorgate in 2019, major residential and office schemes at The Heron (Milton Court), Roman House, St Alphage House and One London Wall Place;

•         takes account of the development of a ‘cultural hub’  by the City of London Corporation together with the Museum of London, the Barbican Centre, Guildhall School of Music and Drama and London Symphony Orchestra; and

•         notes that the City of London Corporation has an unparalleled opportunity to enhance the international cultural district through a renewed public realm strategy.

A separately printed and circulated report is submitted thereon and we recommend the adoption of the Strategy accordingly.

(Michael Welbank, M.B.E.)

3 December 2015

(A) Barbican Area Strategy

In 2008, the original Barbican Area Strategy was adopted and resulted in the successful implementation of all high priorityprojects. The strategy had been reviewed and updated over the last year in order to analyse the changing area within the context of new developments and improvements.

The revised strategy -

·           recognises the key qualities of the area and the listed estates and gardens;

·           analyses the possible impact of changes in the area and identifies new issues;

·           takes account of developments; including the delivery of Crossrail services to Long Lane and Moorgate in 2019, major residential and office schemes at The Heron (Milton Court), Roman House, St Alphage House and One London Wall Place;

·           takes account of the development of a ‘cultural hub’  by the City of London Corporation together with the Museum of London, the Barbican Centre, Guildhall School of Music and Drama and London Symphony Orchestra; and

·           notes that the City of London Corporation has an unparalleled opportunity to enhance the international cultural district through a renewed public realm strategy.

A separately printed and circulated report was submitted thereon and the adoption of the Strategy was recommended accordingly.

Resolved – That the adoption of the Barbican and Golden Lane Area Strategy be agreed.