London Docklands Case Study

Question 1

Before the regeneration in the docklands

Answer 1

85,000 jobs lost from 1961-1971

95% of homes were rented

Unemployment at 14%

Lack of government support

One of the most deprived communities

Poor access to the rest of London

Question 2

After the regeneration in the London Docklands

Answer 2

£12.6 billion investment
£3.9 billion in the public sector
£8.7 billion in the private sector

£100,000,000 on health and education

22,000 new homes built
19% were rented

200,000 new tress built

New canary Whalf shopping centre
3,000 jobs provided

New jubilee line to connect to the rest of london

Question 3

What were the issues associated with the regeneration in the London Docklands

Answer 3

Didn’t benefit the original residents

Lack of community spirit

Reduction in community spirit

Question 4

How much waste to London dispose each year

Answer 4

19,000 tonnes a day

7,000,000 tonnes each year

Question 5

How much waste do London recycle

Answer 5

30% of their waste

Question 6

How much of Londons waste do they send to other countries

Answer 6

50% is sent to other countries for recycling