People of the UK - London Docklands Flashcards
How important was the London Docklands in the nineteenth century?
London Docklands was one the buisiest ports in the world
When did the London Docklands start to decline?
By mid 20th century
Why did the London Docklands decline
- Containerisation and globalisation leading to loss of UK manufacturing
- Ships got too big and couldn’t access the port anymore
What were the problems in the London Docklands by the 1980s?
- Declining population(-30%), employment decline(lost 100,000 jobs), poor access to the rest of London, lack of recreation and open spaces, poor quality housing stock (30% unfit for habitation)
What does the LDDC stand for?
London Docklands Development Corporation
Who sett LDDC up?
Uk Government
When was the LDDC start date?
1981
How much time was the LDDC running for?
17 years
How much money was invested into the London Docklands
£9bn
What was the total area of land?
400ha
What was the economic regeneration’s impact on unemployment?
Fell from 14% to 7%
What Transport infrastructure was built?
- DLR (Docklands Light Railway) cost £77 million
- London City Airport £0.5 million
How much new roads were built?
144km of new road was built
How many buisnesses are now trading there
3000
What are the problems with buisnesses in the London Docklands?
Only 13% of them are local, lots of newcomers
How many people are now working in Docklands
90,000
How many new homes were built in the regeneration?
24,000
How much derelict land was reclaimed?
762ha
What was the flagship project that was built?
Canary Wharf
What was the problems with homes?
The homes were mainly expensive, the housing is mainly private so there are only a few ‘social homes’ - this pushes locals out
What leisure facility was created?
Docklands watersports centre
What is the process by which wealthier people take over called?
Gentrification
Was the project succesful socially?
Not for old dockers who lived there, reduction in community spirit, many locals forced out
How much of open spaces were built?
150ha
How many trees were planted?
200,000
What bird sanctuary was built?
Bird sanctuary at East India Dock Basin
Was the project environmentally successful?
Yes
