Docklands

• How many and when were the poor tower blocks built?

  602

  1950s
• How many jobs were lost between 1970 and 1980?

  30,000
• What as the cause of the Docklands into decline?

  The larger boats could no longer fit into the harbour/port as it was too small and old-fashioned.
• How many homes have been built since when ?

  50,000 since 1981
• Who were attracted to the area?

  Large TNCs and banks were attracted to the area.
• How many jobs were created ? Pros / Cons

  10,000 jobs were created however they were for high-skilled people so the lower skilled dockworkers were pushed away due to lack of employment and the rising cost of living expenses in the area.
• How many ha were reclaimed and when ?

  1988

  600 hectares reclaimed

  Gave way for new development of paths and investment into local facilities.

  A series of SUDS could be introduced.
• What was opened in 1987?

  LDR the railway costing £73 million
• Was is successful?

  More then 80,000 more people work there.

  Contains some of the worlds largest banks.

  Was successful for the aim of the project however deemed to be unsuccessful in regards to the older residents of the area as they were forced to relocate.