London Thames Gateway, Property Led Regeneration Flashcards

1
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What was the London Thames Gateway important for?

A

It was important for manufacturing

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2
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What caused the decline?

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Decline in manufacturing from the 1960s onwards and the area became run down

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What is the LTGDC and when was it set up?

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London Thames Gateway Development Corporation and it was set up in 2004

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4
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What are the 4 aims?

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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

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5
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How much money has the LTGDC invested?

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£209.6 million

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What did they build in Canning Town and Custom House?

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New town centes with retail and business space, improved road networks, improved pedestrian and cycle access

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How many houses were built at Barking Riverside?

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10,000 plus health centres, schools, leisure facilities and green space

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8
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Between 2001 and 2011, the population of the borough of Barking and Dagenham had risen by…

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12%

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9
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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….

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46% in one year

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What has the LTGDC been accused of?

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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

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Why were there objections to a new tower block at Virginia Quay?

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Local councillors did not believe it provided enough affordable housing and it would cause overcrowding, parking problems and lack of open space

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