A short video of October's Critical Mass can be seen here. Interestingly there was more reappropriation of private space on this mass, in addition to the usual 'reclaim the streets'.
Key private spaces visited:
Broadgate Tower Plaza
Jean Nouvel's new shopping centre on Newgate beside St. Paul's
Paternoster Square
It was interesting to see how the mass utilised the space, reappropriated it and controlled it. In the shopping centre, a few security guards were powerless against 400 cyclists, but the mass quickly lost interest and moved on to reclaim Paternoster Square. It was an enjoyable mayhem that has massive spatial potential, if it wasn't for the group's desire to keep cycling!
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