London Docklands

Pre 1950s

Londons Port was the busiest in the world but was starting to shut down, sizes of ships has increased, losing trade to European ports

Cause of decline

Low quality houses build after WW2, containerisation meant that less dockers were needed, portside industry closed

Problems in the 1980s

Loss of jobs, no modern shopping centres, narrow and congested roads, almost all land was developed, over half was derelict HOWEVER, strong east Enders community

What was added to the London dock lands

Light railway, Canary Wharf, the O2 Arena, Mudchute City Farm

Stakeholders in London Docklands

Local housing association, LDDC (responsible for planning and redevelopment), national government, conservation groups, neham council (low cost housing)

What is the environment like now?

Conservation areas, waterside walk and cycle parks, 200,000 trees planted and parkland created, Mudchute city farm

What are the Docklands now like economically?

16000 jobs created, enterprise zones, £100 million spend on education and health, city airport, canary warf and light railway

What are the Docklands like socially?

Shopping centres, indoor sports arena, marina for water sports, conference centre, 20000 new houses

How big is London Docklands?

8.5 miles squared