London Docklands- conservative regeneration

Question 1

What is regeneration?

Answer 1

The process of urban improvement for an economic, social or environmental benefit.

Question 2

Reasons for regeneration?

Answer 2

Area was in decline, containarisation so fewer docks were needed, access to rest of London was limited, area was not generating enough money.

Question 3

Successes of the regeneration?

Answer 3

Trade increased, rent for businesses was low, 22k new housing units built, access to rest of London improved, provision of 170k jobs and £50 billion to UK annual economy.

Question 4

Losses of the regeneration?

Answer 4

Increased social segregation and economic inequality between former dock workers and the new workforce of the regenerated dockland.

Question 5

Why was this a conservative regeneration?

Answer 5

It happened between 1979 and 1997 during the Conservative Party.
Regenerated the inner city with fundraising from the government where marketing was used to attract private investment in the area.