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What were the achievements of the LDDC?

A
  • The corporation was at work for 17 years. It’s achievements were released in its final report in 1998 as:
  • £2 billion in public sector investment
  • £8 billion in private sector investment
2
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What were the benefits of redevelopment?

A
  • The area is a major business centre
  • Transport links have improved with the Isle of Dogs
  • Canary Wharf has become one of Europe’s biggest clusters of skyscrapers
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What is the negative multiplier effect of the docks closing?

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  • Supermarkets will see less shoppers because many people will be forced to move out of the area due to no longer having a job
  • This may cause supermarkets to close