“Can you justify having a completely random mishmash? The answer’s probably no.”

The words of Design for London director Peter Bishop, quoted in Building Design magazine, on his plans to tackle poor design in London's very centre. Three hundred million pounds, he says, would pay for a complete overhaul from Gray's Inn Road to Park Lane.

DfL, launched by London mayor Ken Livingstone in February, is planning an exhibition in 2008, in which it will unveil a joined-up vision of urban design for London, including signage and street furniture. We're hopeful. But we've been hopeful before.

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