Drapers - Consultation launched for Oxford Street’s pedestrianisation


Khan additionally plans to make sure the realm is “designed with sustainability in thoughts, to make the realm extra resilient to the impression of local weather change”.

The general goal is to create a “high-quality area that showcases one of the best of London’s expertise” and to “take a look at the potential of a brand new and extra inviting public realm” by bringing occasions to the positioning.

The general public session – open from 28 February to 2 Might – is to hunt Londoners’ views on the mayor’s proposals to create a brand new Mayoral Improvement Company, which might have the mandatory powers to assist the transformation of the realm, together with the proposed pedestrianisation.

In a launch posted at present, Khan acknowledged the difficulties confronted by the purchasing vacation spot in recent times, however added that his proposals would “unlock the true potential of Oxford Avenue and ship a world-class, accessible, clear, avenue.

“These proposals would assist to revive this well-known a part of the capital and assist good companies, whereas creating new jobs and boosting development,” he added.

The proposals are backed by trade physique New West Finish Firm. CEO Dee Corsi stated the general public session “marks a big milestone within the journey of the nation’s excessive road”.

She continued: “It is a crucial step in direction of unlocking the total potential of Oxford Avenue and the broader West Finish. We’re able to work with the Mayor, the federal government, Westminster Metropolis Council, and the area people to convey this imaginative and prescient to life and drive long-term advantages for London and the UK as a complete.”