Geography- case study- CUE- development corporations- london docklands

Question 0

How much was made in public sector investment?

Answer 0

£7.7 billion

Question 1

How much was paid in public creator investment?

Answer 1

£1.86 billion

Question 2

How many people now work at the London docklands?

Answer 2

85,000

Question 3

How many businesses are now located there?

Answer 3

2700

Question 4

How was the London docklands developed?

Answer 4

144km of new and improved roads were built and the Dockland light railway was built

Question 5

How much derelict land was reclaimed and made attractive?

Answer 5

762 ha

Question 6

How many awards did the LDDC win?

Answer 6

94 awards for architecture, conservation and landscaping

Question 7

How many new homes were built?

Answer 7

24, 046 new homes

Question 8

What were the disadvantages of the development?

Answer 8

Lots of jobs were moved from other parts of Britain
Conflicts of interest arose between the newcomers and the original residents
A lot of jibs did not match the skills of the local residents
House prices rose

Question 9

When did the development occur?

Answer 9

From 1981