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Focus London

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; (0909) 7 March 2009, 106-129(17)Publication details: 2009Subject(s): Summary: Compares London with its immediate competitors to see which will be the first to emerge from the downturn. Assesses Boris Johnson's first year as Mayor of London. Discusses the impact of the credit crunch on the city. Reveals that despite the opening of Westfield and the economic downturn, the West End is still king of retail shopping. Reports on a regeneration proposal for the Waterloo area. Reveals that developers could face big bills to create green buildings.

Compares London with its immediate competitors to see which will be the first to emerge from the downturn. Assesses Boris Johnson's first year as Mayor of London. Discusses the impact of the credit crunch on the city. Reveals that despite the opening of Westfield and the economic downturn, the West End is still king of retail shopping. Reports on a regeneration proposal for the Waterloo area. Reveals that developers could face big bills to create green buildings.