The Shard, whose launch on Thursday was capped by a spectacular laser show, sends a “powerful exclamation mark to the world that London and Britain are open for business”, said Boris Johnson. Speaking at the inauguration of the 72-storey tower, the London mayor added: “This is a tremendous statement of confidence in London in 2012. It signifies the global role and ambition of London.” Johnson said the impact on the area around London Bridge station would be profound: “This is the trigger for the regeneration of the whole area.”
The Shard, whose launch on Thursday was capped by a spectacular laser show, sends a “powerful exclamation mark to the world that London and Britain are open for business”, said Boris Johnson. Speaking at the inauguration of the 72-storey tower, the London mayor added: “This is a tremendous statement of confidence in London in 2012. It signifies the global role and ambition of London.” Johnson said the impact on the area around London Bridge station would be profound: “This is the trigger for the regeneration of the whole area.”
