London Docklands Development Corporation Flashcards

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1
Q

When and why did decline begin in the London docklands?

A

Decline began in the 1960s due to larger vessels not being able to enter the docks

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When did the LDDC begin to redevelop the docklands?

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1981, the emphasis was on physical, social and economic regeneration using public money to attract private interest

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3
Q

How many council homes were refurbished in the docklands?

A

8000

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4
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What did the owner occupied increase by due to the LDDC?

A

5-40%

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5
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What was opened in the docklands?

A

A national sports centre

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6
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How many jobs were created in the London docklands?

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120,000

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7
Q

What did unemployment fall from and to in the docklands?

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14.2% to 7.4%

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8
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What did the government fund in the docklands?

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The isle of dog’s enterprise zone- encouraging private investment

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9
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How was accessibility improved in the docklands?

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London city airport as built and docklands railway built

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10
Q

What was constructed in the docklands (kinda dull)?

A

Office buildings

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11
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How many trees were planted and how many conservation areas were constructed in the docklands?

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160,000 trees planted

17 conservation areas

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12
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Did locals have any say in the development in the docklands development?

A

NOPE

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13
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What was wrong with the jobs created in the docklands?

A

They weren’t appropriate for the residents

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14
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What happened when yuppies came to the docklands?

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They pushed out the original residents

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15
Q

Why did pollution increase in the docklands?

A
  1. An increase in affluence because of car ownership

2. More air and ship travel

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16
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Evaluate the docklands scheme

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  1. Mainly a success
  2. Provided opportunities, improved the area visually
  3. Not a complete success unskilled locals didn’t benefit from the opportunities