·
The old docks were too
small and outdated for modern ships.
·
The road network was too
small for modern industry and traffic levels.
·
The area is very crowded
with little room for expansion.
·
The majority of housing in
the area was of slum condition.
·
The population of the area
had fallen from 570,000 to 350,000 between 1951 and 1981.
·
To attract new industry to
the area.
·
To increase the amount of
office space.
·
To improve the transport
links within the area and with the rest of London.
·
To build new, high quality
housing.
·
To revitalize the area.
 |
The London Docklands Development Corporation (L.D.D.C) was created to oversee the whole project. |
|
At Canary Wharf a massive
new office development was built. |
|
Old warehouses have been
converted into offices and expensive apartments. |
|
Old dock basins have been
converted into marina e.g. St Katherine's Dock. |
|
The Docklands Light
Railway was built to ease access through the area. |
|
A new relief road linked
the area to the east of London. |
|
A range of factory units
of varying sizes were built through the area. |
|
The City Airport was built to link the area with other cities on the near Continent. |
RESULT
| Development
considered "successful" |
| Infrastructure,
offices and housing in place. |
| Young,
upwardly mobile, people moved in (yuppies) |
| Property
prices too high for locals |
| Lack
of housing and jobs for unskilled local people. |
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