Case study - Canning Town

Question 1

Where is Canning Town? (CT population)

Answer 1

East London

North of the river

Question 2

How has East London been redeveloped? (CT population)

Answer 2

• Canary Wharf
• Cross rail
• Olympics

Question 3

How has Canary Wharf contributed to East London? (CT population)

Answer 3

Financial hub

Average salaries of £100,000

Question 4

How has Cross Rail contributed to East London? (CT population)

Answer 4

Project that links East London to Heathrow for international business trips

Question 5

How has the Olympics contributed to East London? (CT population)

Answer 5

First new park to be build in London in over 100 years

Question 6

How far is Canning Town away from Canary Wharf? (CT population)

Answer 6

3 miles

Question 7

What is neglected with the rest of East London? (CT population)

Answer 7

• Poor health
• High crime
• Deprivation
• Low incomes

Question 8

What is the average household income? (CT population)

Answer 8

£23,000

Question 9

What percent of adults have no qualifications? (CT population)

Answer 9

43%

Question 10

What rate is poor health currently at? (CT population)

Answer 10

9.1%

Question 11

Why is it difficult to regenerate somewhere like this? (CT population)

Answer 11

No business tax to Newham council, so negative multiplier effect

Question 12

What was the project that redeveloped Canning Town? (CT population)

Answer 12

CATCH

Question 13

What were the improvements after regeneration? (CT population)

Answer 13

• 10,000 new affordable houses
• Skills training for locals
• Improved teaching