Population in Inner-city East London Flashcards
What are examples of dynamic change in east London?
Canary Wharf
Westfield shopping centre
Olympics 2012
£16 billion cross rail project links LDN to Heathrow airport
Where/what is Canning Town?
3km from Canary Wharf
Inner city suburb
Residents suffer from deprivation, low incomes and high crime
What is the area like?
Most housing is social
High % ethnic minorities
Higher than average unemployment + 1 in 11 works part time
Few take part in Canary Wharf
What problems do residents face?
Expensive housing - large fam homes in short supply
Low incomes - average household income: £23 000
Low educational achievement - over 43% adult have no qualifications
What % of residents are satisfied with area?
Only 10%
What is the issue with the local council?
Has low spending be sure low income from council tax + has to commit lots of its income to benefits + social care = negative multiplier effect
Name the project to improve Canning Town
CATCH - funded by central gov
What is the aim of CATCH?
To create neighbourhoods with mixture of improved employment, services and accommodation
How much did CATCH cost?
£3.7 billion
What areas did CATCH focus on and how?
Housing - 10 000 new homes replacing tower
Wealth + unemployment - skills training + low cost offices
Education - improvement in schools
Health + Welfare - new health centre, library, community centre + open spaces redesigned
