London Docklands - Changes to the London Docklands

Question 1

Name employment changes.

Answer 1

Financial and high tech firms were first to be attracted to the Enterprise Zone.
eg Stock Exchange, ITV Studios, Daily Telegraph.
Firms wished to relocate offices especially in prestigious Canary Wharf Business Complex.

Question 2

Name 5 transport changes.

Answer 2

Improved links - central station reached within 10 mins.
Docklands Light Railway.
The Jubilee Underground Extension gives improved access to London Mainline station.
The New City Airport built between 2 docks.
Road improvements.

Question 3

Name 2 housing changes.

Answer 3

Over 20,000 new homes created - many former warehouses converted into luxury flats.
Newham Council built low cost housing or upgraded existing property.

Question 4

Name 4 service and recreation services.

Answer 4

Large modern shopping complex.
National indoor sports centre - marina for water sports.
Areas cleared and converted into parks.
The largest urban tree planting scheme in UK.