Human Flashcards
(2 cards)
1
Q
London Docklands - change in function
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- was the UK’s largest docks - closed in 1981
reasons for decline: - globalisation resulted in manufacturing goods being made overseas and containerisation
what has changed (new docklands)? - now used as a business district - Canary Wharf - a lot of the younger population, now living & working in Canary Wharf
level of success: - new airport built easier transport, commuting and communication
- is close to the CBD, which has a lot of services
- very modern and attractive to all tourists and residents
2
Q
Broadwater Farm Estate, North London
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- major redevelopment programme, crime rates dropped dramatically, is one of the most ethically diverse location in London