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THE Corporation was an urban development corporation, the second to be established by the then Secretary of State for the Environment, Michael Heseltine, under s.136 of the Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980. Its object was to secure the regeneration of the London Docklands Urban Development Area (UDA) comprising 8½ square miles of East London in the Boroughs of Tower Hamlets, Newham and Southwark. This was a response to a huge decline in the economy of the area brought about by the progressive closure of the 1960s onwards. Years later, in his book Life in the Jungle*, Michael Heseltine wrote: "I had found myself in in small plane, heading in that direction by way of the London's East End. My indignation at what was happening on the South Bank was as nothing compared to my reaction to the immense tracts of dereliction I now observed. The rotting docks - long since abandoned for deep-water harbours able to take modern container ships downstream - the crumbling infrastructure that had once supported their thriving industry and vast expanses of polluted land left behind by modern technology and enhanced environmentalism. The place was a tip: 6,000 acres of forgotten wasteland" There had been attempts by the local authorities to deal with this. (These are described in an LDDC monograph "Initiating Urban Change" published in 1997). These efforts were perceived by the Government to be much too slow and there was a need for resources on a scale which it would only make available through a focussed agency of its own. LDDC was wholly financed by grant from the Government and the income generated by the disposal of land for housing, industrial and commercial development. (* Hodder and Stoughton, 2000, ISBN 0 340 73915 0 - see pages 130,153, 200, 211-214, 380, 397-398 and 515. Among LDDC veterans Michael Heseltine is often thought of as the father of the Corporation - click the thumbnail to the right to see a 1987 picture of Michael Heseltine with LDDC staff) If u have any queries or more info email KingA@svs.org.uk
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What has the author Christian Bunt written?
Christian Bunt has written: 'The LDDC and social regeneration'
What has the author Carrie Cowan written?
Carrie Cowan has written: 'LDDC Surrey Docks area archaeological survey'
What were the 3 aims of the LDDC?
Aim 1; Ensure Housing is available to all Aim 2; Attract Business and Investment Aim 3; Bring Land and Buildings back into use Aim 4; Create an attractive environment
What are the exact successes and failures of the LDDC?
The London Docklands Development Corporation (LDDC) successfully transformed the derelict docklands of East London into a vibrant urban area, attracting significant private investment and creating thousands of jobs. It facilitated the development of housing, commercial spaces, and infrastructure, including the Docklands Light Railway, which improved connectivity. However, it faced criticism for displacing existing communities, leading to a lack of affordable housing and exacerbating social inequalities. Additionally, some critics argue that the focus on attracting businesses overshadowed the needs of local residents.
What was built in London after world war 2?
A lot of buildings, increasingly modern and beautiful. However, if you meant important and Large constructions, I would cite : LDDC which stands for London Docklands Development Corporation.Canary Wharf - British tallest building and second major financial center in London and many other important buildings.
