The processes of change occurring in our cities are producing new opportunities for metropolitan centres beyond the traditional central business districts. Many cities are becoming more polycentric, developing new housing supply, densities, amenities, specialist employment locations, or connectivity.

 

London’s continued population growth, urgent housing supply constraints, and economic diversification are driving the growth and development of many new hubs outside of the traditional Central Activity Zone, even whilst that central area is restructuring and repositioning itself for new working and lifestyle patterns.  

 

In such centres there may be less experience of organising for development and investment, and new models may be required. We position London next to Canada, San Francisco and New Jersey to explore these new urban models and discuss their agendas.