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Where are the docklands located?
East London.
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What was the main reason for the loss of the docklands?
Containerisation which created job loss in the local area, therefore dereliction.
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How derelict were the London docklands?
In 1980, 50% of the docklands were derelict.
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What were unemployment rates in the docklands area?
21%.
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How was housing improved in the docklands area?
50,000 houses were built and estate homes were improved in the area.
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How was the local community improved in the docklands?
* London Docklands Development Corporation worked to improve qualifications in the area.
* £20 million was spent on environmental projects.
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How was transport improved in the docklands?
* £70 million was spent on the Light Railway, providing links to city center.
* Limehouse Link Road was extended costing £450 total to connect the city center.
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How was the environment improved in the docklands?
* 600 hectares of land reclaimed.
* £300 million spent on improving utilities.
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Who was the main corporation involved in the docklands project?
London Dockland Development Corporation (LDDC) funded mainly by the central government.
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What are factors that show the regeneration was successful?
* Now contains some of the largest TNC banks like HSBC.
* In 2000 there were only 28k people working there, compared to 105k today.