Oxford Street Pedestrianisation

Episode 4 features a discussion with Alexander Jan, a brilliant expert on the workings and economics of central London. He guides us through the many, often conflicting, challenges facing Oxford Street, and points towards some ways they might be met.
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Dave Hill, editor and publisher of OnLondon.co.uk, and Leanne Tritton, chair of The London Society, hear from their guest Alexander Jan, a brilliant expert on the workings and economics of central London.
Many plans have been made to solve the problems of London’s famous Oxford Street, but not many have come to fruition or worked for long.

People have called for its pedestrianisation, but that is far from as easy as it sounds. Alex guides us through the many, often conflicting, challenges, and points towards some ways they might be met.

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