London Docklands. Flashcards
(26 cards)
In 1961 how many tonnes of cargo passed through the docklands?
60 million. In 1961 the Docklands were at their peak.
How many were employed in the Docklands in 1961?
100,000
What can be considered the ‘causes’ of the decline of industry in the area?
containerisation, and the increasing developments in air travel.
How many jobs were lost due to the decline in the docking industry?
20,000
How much of the area was considered derilect by 1881?
60%
Between 1971 and 1981 by how much did the population decline by?
20%
What did local unemployment stand as in 1981?
17.8%
How many properties were owner occupied in 1981?
0nly 5%
Who could we consider were the ‘stakeholders’ in the redevelopment programme?
The national government, property developers, YUPPIES, old dock workers, and the LDDC its self.
What was the name of the organization in charge of the redevelopment of the area?
London Docklands Development Corporation, (LDDC).
What were the aims of the LDDC?
Ensure housing for all, attract buisness and investment, bring land back into use, and create an attractive environment.
How many new homes were created?
22,000. Many of these were redeveloped warehouse and industrial centers.
How many ‘luxury properties’ were built?
10,000.
What new services developed in the area?
New shopping centers, university of East London recieved a new campus, and new lesiure facilities such as the water sports marina.
What was the difference in the number of jobs between 1981 and 2000?
1981= 27,000 2000= 90,000
How many new firms located to the area?
700
Give two examples of firms that set up a base of operations in the Docklands.
Bank of America and HSBC.
What improvments were there in transport conections?
Extension of the Jubille tube line, London city airport built, M11 motoway link, and the London Docklands light railway.
How many hectares of land was reclaimed?
750.
What major economic establishment resettled to Docklands.
U.K Stock exchange.
Between what years did the LDDC operate?
1981 - 1994
How many hectares of new open space created?
130
How many new trees were planted?
200,000
Why might the old residence be disappointed with redevelopment?
Jobs went to people outside the area, house prices too expensive, replaced old community spirit, produced segregation between old and new residents.
