Case Study - Urban Area Flashcards
What area is this study on?
London Docklands
What is the London docklands an example of?
How urban change has created employment opportunities
What did the construction of the docks facilitate?
The handlings of large quantities of goods and raw materials
How did the goods arrive to the docks?
By ship
What industries developed near the docks?
Sugar refineries, flour mills, and timber yards
Why did the industries develop near the docks?
To process the materials delivered there
What happened in the 1970s?
Container ships were being used more regular
What did the introduction of containerships mean for the docks?
They became inadequate
In what year did the container ships lead to the closure of the docks?
1980
Alongside the docks, what also closed?
The industries that relied on them
What was introduced to solve this situation?
The LDDC
What does the LDDC stand for?
The London Docklands Development Corporation
What year was the LDDC introduced?
1981
What did the LDDC aim to attract?
Private investment
What is one of the most known parts of the Docklands area?
Canary Wharf
