London Docklands Flashcards
1
Q
What did the London docklands used to be?
A
During 19th century one of the biggest ports in the world
2
Q
Why did the port in London decline?
A
Due to containerisation in 1951
3
Q
What is the name of the development corporation and when was it formed?
A
London Docklands Development Corporation (LDDC) in 1981
4
Q
How much was invested into LD from private sectors
A
£7.7 billion
5
Q
How has LD helped unemployment
A
Gone from 14% to 7%
6
Q
How much was spent on improvement around LD
A
£10 million
7
Q
How many homes were built around LD
A
22,000
8
Q
What were negative impacts for locals of LD
A
Many locals couldn’t afford new housing prices
