Achievements - Docklands

Question 1

What were the achievements of the LDDC?

Answer 1

• The corporation was at work for 17 years. It’s achievements were released in its final report in 1998 as:
• £2 billion in public sector investment
• £8 billion in private sector investment

Question 2

What were the benefits of redevelopment?

Answer 2

• The area is a major business centre
• Transport links have improved with the Isle of Dogs
• Canary Wharf has become one of Europe’s biggest clusters of skyscrapers

Question 3

What is the negative multiplier effect of the docks closing?

Answer 3

• Supermarkets will see less shoppers because many people will be forced to move out of the area due to no longer having a job
• This may cause supermarkets to close