U.S., Dec. 22 -- The announcement marks a significant step forward in delivering the Council's ambition for the district that will future proof its world-renowned status as a great place to live, shop, work and visit.

In early 2019 the Council approved a Place Strategy and Delivery plan that sets out its priorities to create an extraordinary district focused on the needs of future generations. We are crafting a unique contemporary offer of economic strength and resilience, world-class shopping experience, leisure, culture, workspace, greening, bustle and calm.

It includes a number of flagship public realm schemes, including two new public piazzas at Oxford Circus, which combined with other measures, will shift the focus to an unmatched ...