London Docklands Redevelopment

1. London Docklands Redevelopment

2. What was it like ? In the 19th Century – one of the busiest ports in the world – it was flourishing ! By the 1950s most Docks had closed – they were too small for the new size of tankers/ships

3. Conditions in the 1950’s Unemployment – no longer need dockers Associated industry also goes – shipbuilders, repairers, chandlers, warehouses etc etc etc Poor quality housing – sub standard Lots of derelict land (over 50%) Very poor transport links Virtually no open space

4. London Docklands Development Corporation This was set up to solve the Docklands problem. It had 3 aims 1. Create jobs & improve transport to make it more prosperous 2. Improve the environment by restoring derelict land, cleaning up & creating open space 3. To improve houses & local amenities

5. What was done ?Make notes from p101 Key Geog under the following headings Industry Housing Transport Shopping Environment & recreation facilities

6. How has this helped the locals ? Most of jobs were high tec and did not go to locals Much of the new housing was far too expensive for the locals More money has been generated – the place is better off But prices have risen due to the new wealth – its more expensive to live there

7. New comers (rich) and locals (poor) rarely mix Transport has been improved DLR (railway) and City Airport The area has been tidied up & open space created Some low cost houses have been built Much of money spent on expensive office blocks etc not hospitals, schools etc

8. Your bit! – you need to think Since 1981 the environment and economic condition of the area has improved but the social condition has become worse for the locals.- copy out this statement Say if you agree with this or not using the all the facts you have. Give both sides of the argument but be sure to come to some conclusion.