Geography- case study- CUE- development corporations- london docklands Flashcards
How much was made in public sector investment?
£7.7 billion
How much was paid in public creator investment?
£1.86 billion
How many people now work at the London docklands?
85,000
How many businesses are now located there?
2700
How was the London docklands developed?
144km of new and improved roads were built and the Dockland light railway was built
How much derelict land was reclaimed and made attractive?
762 ha
How many awards did the LDDC win?
94 awards for architecture, conservation and landscaping
How many new homes were built?
24, 046 new homes
What were the disadvantages of the development?
Lots of jobs were moved from other parts of Britain
Conflicts of interest arose between the newcomers and the original residents
A lot of jibs did not match the skills of the local residents
House prices rose
When did the development occur?
From 1981
