London 2040
Over the past 30 years, our capital has boomed economically and culturally. Property, transport, immigration and skylines are all heading upwards. We’ve become a powerful city state. So what’s next? Add Lib gazes into the future to show you some of the things that might be happening over the next 30 years...
Background image: 'Future London' © GMJ 2009 Photography by Jason Hawkes 2012
The Pinnacle, the City’s tallest skyscraper opens for business. It accommodates 8,000 workers and has a sky lobby and restaurant on the 43rd fl oor.
99% likelihood
2012
New Routemaster Citizens hop on and off brand new Routemasters. Made of pioneering lightweight materials, the new buses feature asymmetric front ends and have three doors and two staircases for smoother, speedier boarding.
97% likelihood 30 | add lib
2016
Genome analysis is the latest health fad to hit London – Harley Street specialists use genetic profi les to predict chances of developing diseases and prescribe bespoke preventative medicines.
68% likelihood
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