The aim of the project is to enhance the public realm in this major London destination, plug the gaps between projects and improve north south links to ensure that the area is consistent and fit for purpose for 2012 and beyond.

A number of projects are already underway, recent public consultation and an exhibition displaying details and visuals of the proposals was presented.

The proposals include:

• Relocate the St Paul’s coach park and landscape the space to provide a high quality green space.

• Improve the coach parking facilities in the environs of the Cathedral by providing a better managed system with more capacity.

• Enhance the setting of St Paul’s Cathedral by removing parked coaches from the views of St Paul’s and adding green space around the south transept.

• Make the area more accessible and welcoming – particularly to the increasing amount of visitors approaching from the Millennium Bridge.

St. Paul’s Environs is one of 36 selected projects on the Mayor's Great Spaces Initiative.