Urban redevelopment at Canary Wharf in the Docklands, London.
Docklands is a typical inner-city location.
The traditional heavy industries (Secondary), such as shipping and warehousing were at their peak in the 19th century, but have been replaced by service-industry employers (Tertiary) whose business is in sectors such as law, printing (newspapers) and finance.
« Hundreds of thousands used to WORK in and around the docks.
« ¼ of the worlds TRADE came through the Docklands.
« The docks suffered extensive damage during the war.
« In the 1960’s many people lost their jobs as technology changed (planes not ships). By 1981 larger ships couldn’t reach so far up the River Thames.
« The British Empire was starting to break up. We no longer needed to rule the waves! World shipping went into decline.
« The whole dockland area went into serious DECLINE.
« Due to the declining docklands there were very few jobs. Half the land was derelict. Many of the nineteenth century housing was in urgent need of repair. Transport was poorly developed. Lack of basic services. Very little leisure amenities and open space. This led to higher rates of crime and other social problems.
« 1981 – LDDC was set up. (The London Docklands Development Corporation)
« Many new companies were attracted to the area due to low rent and low land prices. JOBS!!
« Improved road, rail and air links meant that central London could be reached in 10 minutes.
« The Dockland Light Railway connects with Bank and Monument stations. The Jubilee underground gives improved access to London’s mainline stations.
« Over 20,000 new homes. Many are former warehouses converted into luxury flats. The local council have also built low-cost housing. PEOPLE have moved back.
« Trees have been planted to try and improve the quality of the environment. Parks have been made.
« London City Airport opened in 1987.
« The London Arena was built – it hosts music and sporting events.
« New schools, hospitals, sports clubs, pubs and shops have been created for the new communities.