London Docklands - CSMP case study (MOCK)

Question 1

What was the cause of the London Dockland’s decline?

Answer 1

Deindustrialisation - decreased activity in manufacturing + closure of industries, leading to unemployment

Question 2

Why was regeneration needed in the London Docklands?

Answer 2

• During the 1950s and 60s poor + unattractive tower blocks were built to replace some damaged homes during the war - are now commonly used as state housing w/ high levels of crime + deprivation
• Boats became too large to fit + therefore couldn’t access the Thames (port too small) so could not transport goods/people
• Between 1970 + 1980, 30,000 jobs were lost. By 1981, 50% of the Docklands were derelict - unemployment levels were at 21% (twice the national av.)
• Inadequate transport links by both road + rail, so attracted little investment

Question 3

How was the Docklands regenerated?: Housing

Answer 3

• 50,000 new homes built since 1981

- Building of the Silvertown urban village, situated in the Royal Docks containing 9,000 new homes

Question 4

How was the Docklands regenerated?: Transportation

Answer 4

• Docklands Light Railway opened in 1987, it operates a full time service
• London City Airport opened in 1987 situated in Royal Docks + handles 4.3 million passengers/year
• Introduction of Limehouse Link road connects central London to the Docklands

Question 5

How was the Docklands regenerated?: Environment

Answer 5

• By 1988, 600 hectares of land were reclaimed parks + riverside paths were developed - £300 million was spent on improving utilities

Question 6

Was the Docklands regeneration successful?

Answer 6

• The Docklands now contains some of the world’s biggest banks including HSBC + Barclays
• There is 14 million square feet of office + retail space. Many buildings contain a canteen, gym, etc, which helps attract employees
• In 2000 only 28,000 people worked in the Docklands compared to 105,000 now