Aldgate Tower, the 317,000 sq. ft. office development due for completion next week was dealt a huge boost with news it is close to securing 130,000 sq. ft. of lettings. With Shoreditch and Whitechapel close by, companies are becoming more and more attracted to the option of leasing space at a good rate that is in close proximity to tech-savvy start-ups. The attraction of Cross Rail is another pulling factor for companies looking to secure space in areas with good transportation links. BskyB (30,000 sq. ft.) Uber, the new taxi firm (40,000 sq.