[1] At its core is Croydon, a former market town, with interests in producing charcoal, tanned leather, and brewing.
[3] However, since then many of these office blocks have become outdated and some of the early high-rise buildings have subsequently been demolished, to allow for new skyscrapers to be constructed in their place.
The town has since witnessed a boom in the construction of high rise apartments, such as IYLO and Altitude 25, a former brownfield site.
The tallest under construction, approved, or proposed buildings above or equal to 60 metres (197 ft), as of the beginning of 2013, in Croydon are listed below.
Other high-rise buildings proposed to be built under the programme include the taller Morello Tower (171m) and One Landsdowne Road (228m).