urban development corporations - 1979-1990s Flashcards
1
Q
by 1979, many UK city centres were in what?
A
catastrophic decline
2
Q
what did Urban Development corporations do?
A
used private sector funding to restore derelict areas
3
Q
when were the first UDCs established?
A
1981
4
Q
where were the first UDCs? - 1981
A
London Docklands and Liverpool
5
Q
what were the aims of London docklands UDC?
A
- attract new business
- improve local environment
- create jobs
- build new jobs
6
Q
what else did the corporation do?
A
new schools, parks and community facilities
7
Q
examples of what was built in London docklands?
A
sailing and watersports centre and Surrey Quays shopping centre
8
Q
by 1993 how many UDCs were established?
A
12
9
Q
how are UDCs criticised?
A
ignoring the needs for local residents
