Event

Destination City Summer Reception

17 July 2025 to 17 Jul 2025
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Over 120 guests gathered to celebrate the summer launch of our research, Delivering Destination City: The Growth Strategy for the Square Mile at Aviva Investors and Allianz Real Estate’s 101 Moorgate.

In a quick–fire panel discussion attendees heard how the City of London Corporation’s Destination City growth strategy is transforming the Square Mile into a magnetic place for businesses and workers, as well as a seven-day a week city for art, culture and heritage. 

The reception also featured a DJ set from Edith Escobar and live painting from artist Isabella Morales Sallis arranged by Hive Curates. 

Our speakers included: 

  • Edward Atterwill, Senior Director, Head of Central London, Aviva Investors
  • Luke Chapman, Project Lead, One City 
  • Chantelle Purcell, Co-Founder, Hive Curates 
  • Deborah Saunt, CPA Board & CPA Destination City Working Group Chair & Founding Director, DSDHA (panel chair)
  • Gwyn Richards, Planning and Development Director, City of London Corporation
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Further reading:

Report: Delivering Destination City: The Growth Strategy for the Square Mile

Report: Visualising Destination City (2023)

Event: Delivering Destination City: Exclusive report preview