Lesson 14c - Conflict + Tension (Docklands) Flashcards
What caused the original port of London to relocate?
1970s container ship development
Thames not deep enough to accommodate
When did the closure of the last of the East End docks occur?
1981
How did dock closures affect the local working population?
1979-83, 12,000 jobs lost
1981 census, 60% of men unemployed in some parts of East London
How did nearby East London industry suffer following the dock closures?
Many fell into disrepair + bankruptcy
Reliant on port to import raw materials + export produce
How did the East End population change between 1971 and 1981?
Fell by 100,000
What was the main social impact of dock closure?
Worsening social tensions + race relations due to unemployment
What was the governments initial plan regarding urban regeneration?
Rebranding inner cities
Planners hired to re-envision + re-image
How much riverside property was left derelict + in need of regeneration?
21 square km
Which firm was entrusted with the responsibility of regenerating the docklands?
LDDC - London Docklands Development Corporation
Central govt agency
What was the primary focus of the LDDC?
Encourage economic growth
Market led regeneration
How did the LDDC attempt to grow the local economy?
Involvement of many key players
Eg private property developers, architects and private investors
Why did social tensions arise following the LDDC’s involvement in the docklands?
Local borough councils not consulted + had no say
Led to conflict of interest
Neglected the impoverished community
What was hailed the LDDC’s Flagship project?
Canary Wharf
What was the annual output of Canary Wharf in 2015?
£6 billion
How many daily commuters is there in Canary Wharf + what is their average wage?
Roughly 100,000
Avg: £100,000 + bonuses