Homing in On the Zone ; On the First Anniversary of the Congestion Charge, David Spittles Finds Out How Homeowners and Shopkeepers Are Coping in Central London
Evening Standard - London › February 18, 2004
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THE congestion charge is one year old and still causing property- price ripples across the capital. When introduced, opponents warned of a two-tier housing market and rat-runs destroying neighbourhoods.
Supporters claimed it would be a boon for commuters and would improve the quality of life for residents inside the zone.See the full content of this document
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Homing in On the Zone ; On the First Anniversary of the Congestion Charge, David Spittles Finds Out How Homeowners and Shopkeepers Are Coping in Central London
In the event, the impact of the charge has been more subtle. Londoners, in general, have learned to live with the new regime, with those suffering most on the perimeter, where traffic is heavier. The welloff love the lack of congestion in their expensive central London streets, while shop-owners suffer as buying habits change. Private parking spaces, both inside and on the fringe, have beco...
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