london docklands

• What was the main focus of urban development corporations in the 1980s and 1990s?

  Physical, economic, and social regeneration
• What powers did urban development corporations have?

  Planning approval powers above local authority
• How did urban development corporations attract private investment?

  By using public money to buy land
• What was the area of London Docklands?

  8½ square miles
• What caused the decline of the London Docklands in the late 20th century?

  Mechanization replaced workers on ships
• How many jobs were lost in the dock areas between 1998 and 1983?

  12,000 job losses
• What was a significant issue in the dock areas?

  Population decline and lack of recreation
• Which organization was involved in the regeneration of the Docklands?

  London Docklands Development Corporation (LDC)
• What was one of the changes made to the area during regeneration?

  200,000 trees were planted
• What was the impact on unemployment in the Docklands after regeneration?

  Unemployment fell from 14% to 7.4%
• How many new homes were built in the Docklands?

  22,000 new homes
• What was the total investment from the private sector in the Docklands?

  £7.7 billion
• What was the average price of new housing in the Docklands?

  £541,793
• What was a criticism of the new jobs created in the Docklands?

  Most required skills dock workers lacked
• What are the successes of the Docklands development?

  • Cheaper rents for large companies
  • Economic, environmental, and social benefits
  • 22,000 homes and thousands of new jobs
  • Improved accessibility in and out of Docklands
  • Addressed failing land, housing, and commercial markets
• What are the criticisms of the Docklands development?

  • Many locals can't afford new housing
  • Reduction in community spirit
  • New jobs often require advanced skills
  • Only 10% of properties are rented