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A Case study of: Urban redevelopment / Urban regeneration Economic decline and regeneration In migration into an area and its impact An urban planning scheme
Urban/Economic
Main achievements
Creation of Isle of Dogs Enterprise Zone 8,000 new jobs 15,000 new homes millions of square feet of new office space New image for business TV companies, newspaper companies, Computer technology, Insurance and Bank headquarters, Public Relations and Media companies, Docklands Light Railway STOLPORT M11 extension into eastern end transport infrastructure improved
What were the London docklands gains and losses for economic, social and environmental developments?
Gains
Economic
New jobs created new skills for young. New image of modern, hi tech business centre. New transport infrastructure (STOLPORT airport, DLR light railway, Jubilee Line, Limehouse Link road) Property values rose quickly. New income from tourism New leisure facilities e.g. watersports, London Arena, millenium dome ! New shopping facilities. Improved transport / access around east end of London. Community Action groups formed and this increased sense of community.
Losses
Skills mismatch for local residents of area Poor loose out, because they cannot afford new housing at 200,000 - 500,000 Local residents often didnt have skills / qualifications to take new jobs. Some families lost homes through compulsory purchase.
Social
Tension between extremes of wealth & poverty. Restricted access to riverside area Much new shopping targeted at rich daytime occupants Poorer local residents feel free health services will be pushed out e.g. hospital closures & new hospitals will be private ones. Resentment of government action local people were not consulted and Peoples Plan was rejected.
Environmental
Improved visual quality Attractive buildings Sharp reduction in derelict land Image improved Housing improved in quality & appearance, some new heating, windows, security
Increased cases of asthma when Canary Wharf was built dust affected health & bronchitis cases increased (successful court action against developers) Complaints that funds for council house improvements were used only for cosmetic facelifts unhealthy housing still exists. Funding slowed in recession eastern areas still neglected & derelict
Noise pollution increased & complaints about airport noise and accident risk.
Consultation-local people were not involved in the planning soLondon Docklands failed to meet needs of all groups in community. More houses, flats, but at affordable prices. 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.