London Docklands
A Case study of:
q Urban redevelopment / Urban regeneration
q Economic decline and regeneration
q In migration into an area and its impact
q An urban planning scheme
Where are the London Docklands?
In the East End of London. Docklands covers an area of 2200 hectares,
(21 sq kms) over 5 boroughs, Newham, Tower hamlet, Southwark, Lewisham
and Greenwhich. The area covered by the London Docklands Redevelopment
Corporation stretches from Wapping and Tower Bridge in the west to The
City Airport and Becckton in the east.
Why did the London docklands decline?
1. An increase in the size of the ships meant that the docklands were
too narrow and shallow.
2. An increase in Londons traffic lead to access roads and aterial
routes being congested.
3. A progressive decline of the upstream docks resulted in closure and
dereliction
4. Many industries, which used to be around the docks moved to other
areas where there was more space e.g along M1, North Circular Road,
M25.
5. New docks were developed down stream at Tilbury and at the channel
ports.
Why did the London Docklands attract site business development?
The growth and development of London docklands has traditionally been
tied down to the growth and wealth of central Londons cities.
The LDDC -What is it ? What powers was LDDC given ?
LDDC stands for London Docklands Development Corporation. It was set
up in 1981 by the government, funded by the government. The LDDC has
been given complete planning control for the areas worse affected by
dereliction.
It had powers of Compulsory Purchase.
Main achievements
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...ases increased (successful court action
against developers)
q Complaints that funds for council house improvements were used only
for cosmetic facelifts - unhealthy housing still exists.
q Funding slowed in recession - eastern areas still neglected &
derelict
q Noise pollution increased & complaints about airport noise and
accident risk.
How could the development have been done differently ?
q Consultation-local people were not involved in the planning soLondon
Docklands failed to meet needs of all groups in community.
q More houses, flats, but at affordable prices.
q Transport infrastructure imporved before offices and houses built -
access was very bad until 1987 when DLR built and 1993 when M11
extension started and Limehouse Link. Many companies were slow to move
because access was poor.
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