I strongly believe that St Helier is moving forwards with intent to make money with such ongoing projects like the international finance center. Although this is likely to benefit Jersey, these money making investments are orientated towards the finance sector and living complexes which does not positively impact Jersey as a community. Also, the tourism industry is clearly ignored buy the development teams of St Helier with many attractions collapsing and little investment in new leisure facilities.

A clear example of this is how Fort Regent was once considered a hot spot for tourists to the island as well as a great place for locals to spend the day. It provided weather proof activities for all ages but since the 90’s the attraction has been underfunded resulting in the closure of some of its main attractions such as the swimming pool and cable carts. The fact that the fort has continued to go downhill despite the plans to redevelop the whole of St Helier shows that the States of Jersey have lost interest in the islands tourism industry and providing attractions to meet the demands of locals.

In my opinion the future of St Helier should be surrounding a modernization approach with the belief that new types of buildings will increase the high demanding market for finance. Modern buildings such as high-rises are needed in order to move St Helier from being a town into a city which in my opinion would benefit Jersey as it will gives a chaotic atmosphere to which can and could not be found anywhere else. However this does not mean the demolishing of historical buildings but it will enhance their presence with the contrast between the past and present which shows the movement and development within Jersey.