319K views · 631 reactions | Canary Wharf, a 97-acre privately owned public space (POPS) in London where democracy essentially stops at the security barrier. The Qatari Investment Authority and Brookfield own the pavement and enforce their own rules through private security. This private control creates one of London’s safest areas and we are now seeing a similar development in Londons Kings Cross area. | Ash Talwar
Canary Wharf, a 97-acre privately owned public space (POPS) in London where democracy essentially stops at the security barrier. The Qatari Investment Authority and Brookfield own the pavement and enforce their own rules through private security. This private control creates one of London’s safest areas and we are now seeing a similar development in Londons Kings Cross area.