Urban Change in the U.K.
Characteristics of the U.K.
Stratford before regeneration
London is the biggest city in the U.K and Birmingham is the second
in 2015 the population rose to over 65 million
Scotland has the lowest population density at 68people per km squared
England has the highest population density at 413 people per km squared
Unemployment was high and levels of health were poor
Stratford had one of the most deprived communities in the country
London Docks
Between 1981 and 1998, the London Docklands underwent urban regeneration after the closure of the London Docks caused many people to leave for many jobs elsewhere
Canary Wharf is a part of the London Docklands where expensive apartments, exclusive shops and large company head offices are now found
There was a lack of infrastructure and environmental quality was poor
Benefits of the Stratford regeneration
Social
Economic
Environmental
2030, more than 10,000 new homes will have been built in the park, around a third of those houses will be affordable
Five new neighbourhoods, with lots of green spaces planned
A new academy has been built, which is used to educate around 2,000 pupils between the ages of 3 to 18
It is a well-connected area of London, which allows commuters to travel to work easily
New jobs in construction and tourism have created a multiplier effect
It is estimated that over 20,000 jobs could be created by 2030, bringing more than £5 billion into the area
The park is sustainable e.g. walking and cycling routes, the provision of public transport, the water-efficient design of homes and the protection of green spaces and natural habitats