CUE - London Docklands

Question 1

How much money was invested in the London Docklands?

Answer 1

• £1.86 billion in the public sector
• £7.7 billion in the private sector

Question 2

How many kilometres of road were built in the London Docklands?

Answer 2

144km

Question 3

How much derelict land was reclaimed and made attractive in the London Docklands?

Answer 3

762 hectares

Question 4

How many awards were given to the London Docklands?

Answer 4

94 awards for architecture, conservation and landscaping

Question 5

How many homes were built in the London Docklands?

Answer 5

24,046

Question 6

What were the limitations of the London Docklands?

Answer 6

• A lof of jobs were moved from other parts of Britain
• There were conflicts of interest between newcomers and original residents
• A lot of jobs didn’t match skills of local people
• House prices rose