London docklands

Question 1

what was London’s population in 1900s and how and why did it change?

Answer 1

• It declined from 8.6 million in 1939 to 6.8 million in 1981 because of east end counter urbanisation, industrialisation and closure of docks which where out competed by new container ports.
• By the early 1980 huge parts of London were in decline with male unemployment as high as 60% in some areas..

Question 2

What did the government direct investment to towards?

Answer 2

• A knowledge economy, focusing on expertise, management, consultancy, media and banking.
• Worlds fastest growing industry, tourism, resulting from greater prosperity and cheaper air travel.
• Property for housing, office and retail use.

Question 3

How was the London docklands development corporation led and what were the key features?

Answer 3

• It was property led regeneration
• established a secondary financial district with the heart of it being canary wharf which at the time was the tallest building in the UK.
• Improved transport infrastructure including the docklands light railway and City airport

Question 4

What were some of the criticisms of the project?

Answer 4

It failed to meet the social need of the east end, particularly in the provision of affordable housing and appropriate employment.

Question 5

What was the difference with the London Thames gateway development and what were the improvements?

Answer 5

• Instead of property led regeneration it worked alongside existing organisations such as the majors London development agency. With the main focus community regeneration and sustainability.
• 10500 homes were built with 35% being affordable
• 5000 jobs created
• 1.35 billion in private sector investment
• 225000 of commercial floor space and nearly 15000 of new education space

Question 6

What did the Olympics being in London cause and what was the aim?

Answer 6

• It created a opportunity to continue to transform west students. The secretary said it would be the greenest and most sustainable Olympics in history.
• The aim was to create a lasting legacy of jobs, homes and environmental improvements for the east end

Question 7

What were the aims for housing, employment,transport and environment?

Answer 7

• Make 4000 homes including 3000 affordable

- Create 3000 new jobs