Human Flashcards

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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
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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
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