London Docklands 3.5 / 5 based on 3 ratings ? GeographyCase studiesA2/A-levelAll boards Created by: nicolarose1Created on: 17-05-17 16:47 Where are the London Docklands? on the River Thames in the east of the city 1 of 14 When were the docks globally important? during the 19th and early 20th centuries 2 of 14 When did the docks bein to decline? in the 1960s 3 of 14 Why did the docks decline> because of chnages in the shipping industry - larger container ships became common and could not fit in the docks 4 of 14 How many people had lost their jobs by 1980? 150,000 5 of 14 What percentage of the housing was not suitable to live in? 20% 6 of 14 When was the London Docklands Development Corporation set up? 1981 - in order to reverse decline and regenerate the area 7 of 14 By 1998 how many businesses were trading in the Docklands? 2,700 8 of 14 By 1998, how many people worked there? 85,000 9 of 14 How many new homes were built? 24,000 10 of 14 When did the Docklands Light Railway open? 1987 11 of 14 How was the environment improved? (example) Ecology park at Bow Creek 12 of 14 Why was there some conflict between the original and newer, more affluent residents? felt that LDDC favoured luxury developments 13 of 14 What is Skillnet? a job agency which worked with training providers and employers to provide people with skills needed 14 of 14
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