Create Streets, OnLondon and the London Society explore the idea of renaming the city and the benefits this can bring.
London has a long tradition of naming buildings, public spaces and even whole areas after monarchs. Pubs, streets, parks and more have all had the royal treatment. It etches key historical figures into the physical fabric of our city and raises questions about when and why these names were given. Queen Elizabeth II has already had her name lent to a park in Stratford and a trainline that bisects the capital. However, since her death there are plans afoot to find other ways to physically commemorate her legacy and it is clear that these discussions will continue in the months, years and even decades to come.
Create Streets – a leading think tank and consultancy for the built environment – has proposed that a large section of central London could be renamed to celebrate the life of the late queen and that this process can lead to improvements to the streetscape and a better quality of life for all. But what are the challenges? What other proposals might be better? Would Londoners prefer something else?
This event will include a presentation of some ideas, followed by a discussion between London experts on the different ways that we could or should think about renaming parts of the city and how this can affect the lives of the local population and visitors alike.
Speakers:
Nicholas Boys Smith, Create Streets
Neal Shasore, London School of Architecture
Yasmin Jones-Henry, The Lab E20
Dave Hill, OnLondon
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