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Susan Le m: [phone] e: [email protected] A Floating City The project works to rejuvenate the history of Canary Wharf being the main import/export industry of Britain, at one time the largest in the world. The trading gave London its prominence making it a global city, not only that, the industry was a major source of employment in the area uniting the residents bringing a sense of community among the workers. This is what I hope to revive within the canary wharf area; it has become a paradigm as the focus of London’s new wealth greatly contrasts the borough’s high levels of inequality and child poverty. The infrastructure divides more than it connects and drives out the pre-existing community. The scheme then becomes a literal bridge between the existing site and new wealth. the proposal aims to encourage the potential of a thriving arts, retail and leisure society. South Dock Isle of dogs 142