East London And Canary Warf Case Study Flashcards
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Q
What was planned and done?
A
The docklands offered 21km of land up for redevelopment, which was close to the city’s financial and business centre
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Q
Why was it needed?
A
The closure of London’s docks lead to high unemployment
(12000 jobs lost betweens 1978-1983)
Dereliction was severe in some parts
Economic decline and population decline as people left to find work
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Q
Transport
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Extending London Underground
Developing of the DLR
New road links
London City airport
