London docklands case study

Question 1

Why did the London docklands go into decline after WW2

Answer 1

-port was too small
-most factories moved abroad
-younger population left = no workers
-transport links were poor

Question 2

Environmental changes to London docklands

Answer 2

-pedestrian and cycle routes through the area
-creation of new open spaces
-London’s first bird sanctuary
-planting of 200,000 trees
-wildlife conservation (received an award)

Question 3

Economic changes to London docklands

Answer 3

-2,700 new businesses set up
-unemployment fell by 7%
-financial and high-tech firms
-TV studios and newspaper offices such as “the guardian” in the Canary Wharf office blocks

Question 4

Environmental policies

Answer 4

-pedestrian and cycle routes
-150 hectares of new open space

Question 5

Social policies

Answer 5

-improvement of housing
-22,000 new homes built
-£1 million spent on health, education, training…

Question 6

Criticisms of the regeneration

Answer 6

-too expensive
-reduction in community spirit
-different skilled jobs