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100 _aGibson, R.
245 2 _aA beauty or a beast?
260 _c2003
490 _aEstates Gazette
_v(0315) 12 April 2003, 53-56(4)
520 _aA planning inquiry was launched on 15 April to decide the fate of London Bridge Tower, Renzo Piano's design for Europe's tallest tower. Article discusses the perceived impact of London Bridge Tower on London's skyline, in particular the view of St Paul's Catheral, and provides conflicting opinions from CABE, English Heritage, Lord Rogers, Cushman & Wakefield Healey & Baker, Historic Royal Palaces and the Greater London Authority. Also describes how London Bridge Tower is designed to accommodate Thameslink 2000 and Railtrack's master plan. Suggests that the inquiry will determine the success of the Mayor's London plan and his promotion of tall buildings. Pictures. Diagram.
650 _aPLANNING INQUIRIES
650 _aST PAULS CATHEDRAL
650 _aTALL BUILDINGS
650 _aTRANSPORT LINKS
650 _aLONDON BRIDGE
650 _aTOWER BLOCKS
650 _aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-CONSTRUCTION DESIGN
690 _aENVIRONMENTAL AND LAND CONSULTANCY-PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
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