City Future 2050 – What will this mean to you?

London has seen tremendous changes over the past 50 years. The City of London has seen huge changes, the City's residential population in 1850 was around 125,000 compared with the 7,500 that live here today.  

Over the next few decades there may be similar seismic changes across Greater London, with a forecast growth in population of up to 2 million. The number of people commuting into the Square Mile to work may rise to over 400,000 and the City’s residents may increase by 40%. 

The rate and pace of change driven by technology also seems to be getting faster; 3D printers, Google Glasses,  internet shopping, and driverless cars will all change the way we live in ways we cannot imagine.  

A changing climate, air pollution, traffic congestion and flooding may also affect our environment and our lifestyles.

What will all of this mean to the City as a place to live, work and visit?

In order to explore some of these questions, the City is supporting an innovative project which asks:  

‘What do we think the City will be like as a place to live, work and visit in 2050?’

A Utopia or a Distopia?

The City’s Transport and Sustainability Forum will be holding five consultative workshops up to the end of  May 2014 to explore these issues, and we would welcome your involvement and participation.

The results of our initial thoughts will be shared at the Residents’ Meeting in June 2014. For more details please contact: transportandsustainability@cityoflondon.gov.uk