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11 Cards in this Set
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What does the term LDDC mean?
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London Docklands Development Corporation
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Where precisely are the London Docklands
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They are in the East end of London
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What was the area used for in the 19th & 20th Century?
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It was used for a port for big ships delivering goods from around the world into London. Also taking goods from London and distributing them all over the world.
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State one reason that caused the LDDC to go into decline.
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The size of the delivery ships increased.
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What organisation helped regenerate the Docklands area?
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National Government
Property Developers Local Housing Association Conservation Groups Newham Council |
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Name two economic changes in the regeneration.
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£7.7 billion in private sector investment
2,700 businesses trading |
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What changes did the regeneration face, environmentally?
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200,000 trees were planted
150 acres of new open space was created Pedestrian bridges were built |
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Name three social changes caused by the Docklands regeneration.
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A shopping center was built also restaurant, pubs and cafes.
£100 million was spent on health, education,etc. New homes were made from old warehouses. |
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What was one of the criticisms made by locals toward the regeneration?
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There were increases in jobs but most of them required workers with certain skills that the old dockers didn't have .
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What does the term UDC mean?
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Urban Development Corporation
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What did the UDC's have power to do?
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Acquire and reclaim land
Convert old buildings Improve infrastructure |
