London Docklands Flashcards
Where is London docklands located?
Located in the south east of London
What are the social successes of the project?
Over 20,000 homes created
More facilities built
More security in Canary warf decreases crime
Luxury flats draw more economically active to the area
What are the social failures of London docklands?
Conflict between locals and professionals
Prices on basic food went up
No jobs for locals as they are unskilled and can’t do the jobs available
What are the economic successes of London docklands
Money in the economy increased as more people are paying taxes
What are the economic failures of London docklands?
Locals can’t afford luxury flats and so they are still living in poverty
What are the environmental successes of London docklands?
Parks and green areas created
20,000 trees planted
Area is less derelict which means it looks more modern
What are the environmental failures of London docklands?
Land destroyed for the creation of the jubilee railway
Destruction of habitats
New city airport increased pollution
What are the political successes of London docklands?
Brought in multi national corporations
Government spent 441 million on docklands
What were the political failures of the London docklands?
No locals were interviewed about development processes
