✅CASE STUDY - Urban Development Corporations Flashcards

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1
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What is an example of an Urban Development Corporation?

A

The London Docklands Development Corporation

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When was the London Docklands project founded?

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July 1981

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3
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Where is the London Docklands?

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An 8.5 square mile are including Southwark, Tower Hamlets and Newham

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What was the redevelopment done in response to?

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The area’s decline due to the progressive closure of the docks from the increase in ship size meaning that couldn’t come far enough up the river

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What problems were caused by the decline?

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Reduction of employment and in the population of the area as people chose to leave

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What percentage of housing was rented?

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95%

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What was the major problem with the scheme?

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Increased wealth of the area was pushing original residents out as they could no longer afford the house prices or cost of living

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Which group of people were forced out of the area?

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Old dockers, due to their lack of skills

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How was the scheme successful?

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In improving the environment, making it more appealing for people to live and visit, bringing in money

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How much money was invested from the public sector?

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£399 million

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How much money was invested from the private sector?

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£8770 million

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How long did the project take to complete?

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17 years

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13
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How much derelict land was reclaimed?

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1884 acres

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14
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How many conservation sites were created?

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17

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How many new trees were planted?

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2000 to add greenery and reduce CO2 levels

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16
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How many acres of land were sold to redevelop?

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1066

17
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How many new businesses are now trading in the area?

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2700

18
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How many new jobs were created in the financial centre?

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23,000

19
Q

By how much has employment in the area increased?

A

It has tripled

20
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How much has the overall population increased by?

A

45,000

21
Q

How many new homes were built?

A

24,046

22
Q

How was public transport improved?

A

The docklands light railway was built to cope with the number of commuters

23
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How many people does the Docklands light railway serve?

A

35,000