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• Thousands used to work in and around the docks.
• ¼ of the worlds trade came thru the Docklands
• Suffered extensive damage after the war
• In the 1960’s many people lost their jobs due to technology. By 1981 larger ships couldn’t reach the port.
• Very little activity in the late 1960’s, early 1970s.
• 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.
• Sir Geoffrey Howe decided an enterprise zone should be created. He was Chancellor at the time.
• 1981 – LDDC was set up.
• Many new companies were attracted to the area due to low rent.
• Improved 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 homing.
• Trees have been planted to try and improve the quality of the environment.
• London City Airport opened in 1987.

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