Images show future of Square Mile skyline

The future skyline of the City of London has been visualised in new computer-generated images.

They depict how the skyline is likely to look in the coming years once planned new buildings are complete.

These include 99 Bishopsgate, a 54-storey tower already in construction, and One Undershaft - a planned 74-storey tower which is set to be as tall as the Shard and the tallest building in the Square Mile.

The images have been released by the City of London Corporation as officials try to compete with other cities to win over global investors and developers.

City of London representative are soon to travel to a major real estate conference to promote the Square Mile as is "the best place to build and invest".

It follows research suggesting that despite the rise in hybrid working, demand for office space in London's historic financial district is set to continue to rise.

The newly released images visualise all major developments in the "City cluster" of buildings that have been approved by planners in the past decade.

Some of the new additions to the skyline pictured have already been completed, such as the 62-floor 22 Bishopsgate, as well as some that have not yet begun to rise from the ground, and others currently in construction, such as the 56-storey tower at 100 Leadenhall Street.

These developments will drive economic growth and provide accommodation for tens of thousands of additional jobs over the next decade, the City of London Corporation said.

The corporation's policy chairman Chris Hayward, said London was "the greatest city in the world".

"These new images clearly illustrate the ever-changing nature of London's incredible skyline and that the Square Mile's real estate sector is robust and thriving.

"Delivering growth and attracting new businesses to a dynamic and thriving City, whilst striking a balance with heritage conservation is vital for the Square Mile's future."

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