Deindustrialisation And Dereliction Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Give example?
A
London docklands now know an Canary Warf
2
Q
What happened?
A
- Used to be a port which dealt with imports
- dealt with washing machines ect.
- CONTAINERISATION happened- ships too small so couldn’t carry containers
- deindustrialisation occurred people lost jobs
3
Q
Social issues?
A
- migration of skilled workers ‘brain drain’
- older less qualified people left behind
- people also migrated here due to affordable housing…led to riots and racial tension
4
Q
Economic issues?
A
- 10,000 people lost jobs
- unemployment rate was 60%
- negative multiplier effect as more companies closed down
5
Q
Overall outcome?
A
- urban decline
* counter urbanisation
