London Docklands, Regen Flashcards
1
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History and decline
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150,000 jobs
Containerisation mean a port was needed closer to the estuary
Poor roads and rails made place isolated
2
Q
Change and LDDC
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London Dockland Development Corporation formed in 1980
Spent £30 million on community projects
Jubilee line was extended to cover the docklands
A new road was built
3
Q
Success
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6 km^2 of derelict land was recovered 24,000 new homes built 18 schools It is now known as Canary Wharf Quaternary sector