London Docklands Development Challenge Flashcards
Why was the London Docklands Development Challenge needed?
The London Docklands were used to store shipping containers, but these went into a decline by the 1970s due to container ships being too large, as well as the introduction of containerisation meaning there was a severe loss of jobs in the area. 83,000 jobs were lost between 1961-1971. This lead to spiral of decline in the area, with the population of Tower Hamlets decreasing by 18%, and the QoL decreasing due to decreased accessed to services like banks.
What is the LDDC?
It was a regeneration scheme set up in 1981 and was intended to bring a large group of people to redevelop the area.
How much was spent on the LDDC in total, and how much came from the public sector?
£12.6 billion was spent on the LDDC, £3.9 billion of which came from the public sector.
How much open space was created
in the LDDC?
150 hectares of open space was created, alongside the Ecology Park for Wildlife and 200,000 trees being planted.
How was carbon neutral transport encouraged in the LDDC, and were these successful?
New cycle routes were introduced. In the “Cycle Superhighway” plan, CS3 was introduced, which passes through the London Dockland/Canary Wharf area and a large amount of Tower Hamlets.
How was the unemployment rate in the London Docklands area affected?
The unemployment rate in the area fell from 14% to 7% and 2700 businesses moved into the area, including some of the world’s biggest banks (HSBC, Barclays, Merrill Lynch Bank of America).
Which significant public transport system was built as a part of the LDDC regeneration project?
The DLR (Docklands Light Railway) began production in 1987 and has been extended several times since then. It was and still is one of the most reliable transport systems in the world and was instrumental to the London 2012 Olympic Games.
How much was spent on council accommodation in the LDDC?
£10 million pounds. This dramatically increased QoL in the area.
How much in total was spent on education, healthcare and job training in the LDDC?
£100 million.
