Putting the Public on Top ; A View For All ; Free to visit elevated public spaces in the City of London

Submitting Organisation: City of London

Executive summary from entrant:

The City has radically re-invented public realm as a three-dimensional concept. The delivery of free to visit public roof gardens, terraces, sky gardens and viewing galleries has been an internationally groundbreaking, award-winning initiative. These public spaces ensure all communities have the best views and inverting the hierarchy where the best views were historically the exclusive demise of the affluent. These elevated public spaces are transforming the City to be an inclusive, democratic 7-day City, major catalysts for increasing footfall delivering economic growth, addressing public realm challenges and delivering a City which welcomes in all communities, putting the public on top