London Thames Gateway, Property Led Regeneration Flashcards
What was the London Thames Gateway important for?
It was important for manufacturing
What caused the decline?
Decline in manufacturing from the 1960s onwards and the area became run down
What is the LTGDC and when was it set up?
London Thames Gateway Development Corporation and it was set up in 2004
What are the 4 aims?
To make sure land and buildings are being used and not derelict
To encourage existing and new industry to develop
To create an attractive environment
To improve housing and social facilities
How much money has the LTGDC invested?
£209.6 million
What did they build in Canning Town and Custom House?
New town centes with retail and business space, improved road networks, improved pedestrian and cycle access
How many houses were built at Barking Riverside?
10,000 plus health centres, schools, leisure facilities and green space
Between 2001 and 2011, the population of the borough of Barking and Dagenham had risen by…
12%
A £40 million investment at St Pauls Way Trust School has increased the number of students getting A* to C at GCSE from 29% to….
46% in one year
What has the LTGDC been accused of?
Not listening to residents opinions as they gave permission for a night club to be built despite objections from local residents and Tower Hamlets Council
Why were there objections to a new tower block at Virginia Quay?
Local councillors did not believe it provided enough affordable housing and it would cause overcrowding, parking problems and lack of open space
