Urban Regeneration Policy - Since 1979 Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What was LDDC
A
London docklands development corporation.
Following mass dereliction and deindustrialisstion, the Thatcherist conservation government announced the LDDC.
2
Q
What did the LDDC include
A
-the construction of Canary Wharf
-the Elizabeth line
-the city airport
3
Q
Social results
A
-22,000+ homes built
-gentrification of old warehouses into homes
4
Q
Economic results
A
-2,700 businesses trading
-city airport brings many overseas tourists annually
5
Q
Success?
A
Yes:
-attracted new investment (eg. HSBC bank)
No:
-ex-docklands workers didn’t have specific skills needed.
-house prices increased
