Tag: Urban Planning
Revitalizing a Post-Grenfell Estate: Addressing Plumbing Issues
So, like, this fancy new building called Kelso Cochrane House in North Kensington got opened up in May 2024, and the Kensington and Chelsea council was all proud of it. They said it was...
Tube Station and Park Name Discrepancy: A Closer Look at the Borough Differences
London's Underground system is a labyrinth of connections and contradictions that never fails to surprise its commuters. Amidst the chaos of stations like Edgware and Edgware Road being miles apart or White City and...
Long-Distance Between Neighbouring Tube Stations: Over 2 Hours Walk
Transport for London (TfL) has recently released a walking map that showcases the on-foot distances between different Tube stations, shedding light on the varying travel times by foot across the city. For those seeking...
Top 2 London Bridges Most Crashed Into by Lorries
The top two London bridges most crashed into by lorries have been identified based on new figures shared by Network Rail. Lorry drivers striking railway bridges have caused significant delays to train services, totaling...
Reopening Dangerous Junction to Black Cabs: Trial Details Agreed
The decision to allow black cabs back into the dangerous Bank Junction has been finalized by the City of London Corporation. The approved route for taxis to enter and exit Bank via Cornhill and...
Former Home Office Headquarters Set to Be Converted into Residential Flats
The former Home Office headquarters in Croydon is set to undergo a major transformation, with plans in place to convert the two buildings into residential flats, providing housing for hundreds of new residents. The...
London Tube Map Walking Times: Easy-to-Read Guide for Station-to-Station Walks
The London Tube map is a handy tool for navigating the city's underground system, but it's important to remember that the map is not to scale. Designed for readability rather than accuracy, the map...
Blackwall Tunnel Toll Removal Urged by Council in Response to Outdated ULEZ Motion
Bexley council faced criticism for the delayed discussion of a motion regarding the ULEZ expansion. The original proposal, put forward by Conservative councillor Cameron Smith, aimed to stop the ULEZ expansion which had been...
Revitalizing a Shopping Center: Rooftop Meadow, Music Venue, and Homes in the Works
Lewisham shopping centre is set to undergo a major transformation with plans for a rooftop meadow, a new music venue, and the development of 1,700 new homes. The plans have been submitted to the...
