A new skyscraper is set to appear in The Square Mile by the end of the decade. The new skyscraper will reside at 55 Bishopsgate and become the third tallest in London, standing at 813 feet (248 meters). Construction is expected to begin as early as 2024 with project cost set to be around 774 million dollars ( £600m).
55 Bishopsgate will have 63 stories, including 22 mixed-use spaces, a public rooftop, 100,000 square feet of office space, and affordable living units. The building is planned to occupy around 7,000 office workers and provide space for tourists and citizens of London to enjoy culture and entertainment. The rooftop will include a 360-degree view of London and a bio-diverse climate-resilient garden. The garden feature among others is a part of the goal for construction to be sustainable and reflect the city’s ‘Climate Action Strategy’.
Concerns were raised about the construction of the building, including the possibility that 55 Bishopsgate could obstruct the protected view of St. Paul’s Cathedral from Waterloo Bridge and the views of London from St James’ Park.
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