Discover London’s ‘hidden gem’ at the seventh Develop Croydon Conference on Wednesday, November 22, when investors, developers and key local stakeholders will debate how to ensure one of Europe’s largest regeneration programmes not only creates prosperity but also enhances Croydon’s landscape.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan hailed Croydon’s future as a centre for regeneration, culture and technology during a recent tour of the borough.
“I think Croydon is a hub for tech, for culture, for development, and it is one of the hidden gems of our great city, and I’m looking forward to Croydon flourishing and thriving,” said Mr Khan.
Meanwhile, a report by accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young showed Croydon has the UK’s fastest-growing economy, recording an annual business growth rate of 9.3%.
Earlier this year the council and the Greater London Authority announced that they had jointly secured Government permission to create a £350m Growth Zone fund to invest in Croydon’s infrastructure.
A major new shopping mall will also be built in Croydon by Westfield / Hammerson as part of a £5bn regeneration scheme, and the council also plans to build 9,500 new affordable and market-rate homes by 2021.
The theme of the 2016 Develop Croydon Conference which takes place on Wednesday, November 22 is Placemaking Croydon.
Journalist and broadcaster Mark Easton will chair this year’s conference, which will be opened by London’s new deputy mayor for planning, regeneration and skills, Jules Pipe CBE, who will discuss how Croydon forms a key part of Mr Khan’s ambitions to build a prosperous capital while remaining affordable for all Londoners.
Take advantage of the special early bird rate for the conference – available until September 30, 2016 – of £295 plus VAT. The full price is £395 plus VAT from October 1.
To book now at the early bird rate click here