As you may be aware, British Land who own the Broadgate Estate, are transforming Exchange Square into a new 1.5 acre public park in the heart of the City of London.
In addition to the expansive green space, the park will feature an exciting mix of planting and trees, a stream flowing through it, amphitheatre seating and new retail and event spaces, all of which will be open to everyone.
This development aligns with the City of London’s radical Climate Action Strategy which will make the the square mile net zero emissions by 2040 – in part by increasing the amount of green space. We also know the mental and physical health benefits green spaces have brought to those living and working in the City during the pandemic.
The evolution of the Broadgate Estate into a mixed use destination continues, with the recent completion of 100 Liverpool Street and 1FA. 100 Liverpool Street is a 520,000 sq ft redevelopment designed by Hopkins Architects, with a focus on technology, sustainability and wellbeing. It has attracted an exciting occupier mix including GANT, Watches of Switzerland and the UK’s first John Reed gym, as well as office occupiers including law firm Millbank, Japanese bank Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Europe and advisory house Peel Hunt. Designed by Stirling Prize-winning architects AHMM, 1FA has attracted leading tech firm, Mimecast, Product Madness, an online gaming platform and the City’s first Everyman cinema.
