London Docklands Flashcards
What were the economic advantages of the London Docklands development?
More people pay taxes so more economy
More businesses move to the area
Over £12bn of private sector investment
190,000 jobs created
What were the economic disadvantages of the London Docklands development?
Lost huge money from buying land
Basic food prices increased
What were the social advantages of the London Docklands development?
Over 20,000 houses developed
Crime decreased
Large modern shopping complex developed
3,500 houses rebuilt or refurbished
Road improvements
What were the social disadvantages of the London Docklands development?
Local people became more isolated
Conflict between locals and professionals
No jobs for locals
Locals can’t afford luxury flats
What were the environmental advantages of the London Docklands development?
20,000 trees planted
Parks and green spaces created
Less dereliction
What were the environmental disadvantages of the London Docklands development?
Railway disrupted so land destroyed and increased pollution
Destruction of habitats
More car usage
What were the political advantages of the London Docklands development?
Brought multi-national investment
Government spent £441m on the docklands
Brought £4.4bn of private investment
What were the political disadvantages of the London Docklands development?
Local people has no involvement in the scheme
No locals were interviewed about the development
