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Blog posts about Culture Mile
David Wilcox david@socialreporter.com
Destination City: good for visitors … what about residents too?
Discussion at Culture, Heritage and Libraries Committee,including Culture Mile branding on street furniture, and the new Business Improvement District. I wrote: “I think that the Culture Mile BID is the ideal test bed for exploring what Destination City could mean for residents, businesses, and visitors. July 2023.
£60,000 community fund launched for groups in City’s Culture Mile
Grants of up to £5000 are available to community groups, charities and social enterprises in the north west of the City of London. The Culture Mile Business Improvement District has launched the Community Fund through ActionFunder, with a commitment of £60,000. July 2023
Business Improvement District approved for City’s main residential district: here’s some issues
As expected, businesses in the north west of the City of London have voted to establish a Business Improvement District, and will pay a levy that is expected to generate £9 million over the next five years. February 2023.
City Corporation stands down its Culture Mile team and offers public realm designs to business
The City Corporation is ending funding for its Culture Mile project in the north west of the Square Mile, and offering some branding to a proposed Business Improvement District. January 2023
Can Destination City also help create a Liveable City?
The City's programme is good news for tourists and businesses – but how can residents ensure that these plans also offer them a Liveable City without too much unwelcome disturbance?