Deconstructing the City; the experience of London Docklands
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The London Docklands Development Corporation were able to redevelop much of London's derelict docklands during the 1980's. Normal planning procedures were not observed, and critics say that market forces were the only criteria used in the huge new developments. Developers were allowed freedom to build wherever they saw fit due to lack of normal development controls. Developments are surrounded by dereliction, and are not linked to each other. Critics say this has led to the "deconstructed city."
Publication Name: Planner
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0309-1384
Year: 1993
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Understanding London's Docklands; accounts of the work of the London Docklands Development Corporation
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The strategy behind the London Docklands Development Corporation was for government funding to encourage market forces to develop the area. Money spent this way was to benefit local people as investment would lead to jobs and other provisions. Some publications feel this to the community has not occurred, and that a more interventionist policy for jobs and training is needed to benefit the local community. The London Docklands Development Corporation remains committed to its original strategy.
Publication Name: Planner
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0309-1384
Year: 1992
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Race equality and planning
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Planning authorities are required to be responsive to all the different groups involved in planning decisions. Ethnic minority groups may be at a disadvantage because of a lack of understanding of the procedures involved and difficulty in understanding documents if their first language is not English. A survey found that many authorities did not have coherent policies for dealing with ethnic groups involved in town planning decisions.
Publication Name: Planner
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0309-1384
Year: 1993
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