In the 19th Century, London was home to one of the most successful docks in the world, but by the close of the 1950s it became apparent that this era had come to an end. The Urban Development Corporations (Otherwise known as the UDCs) set up a regeneration project in 1980s. The aim of the project was to renew parts of inner city London which were neglected and unused by taking control of responsibilities from the local council. The UDCs could then claim the land, make improvements to the infrastructure and convert buildings by investing government money. In addition, this meant that the private sector was drawn to the location offering companies many benefits including reduced taxes and thus promoting the development of community, industry and residency, building an converting many buildings into Dockland apartments. Since then, many significant changes have been made to the area, including cycle and pedestrian routes. The area is now greener, with the creation of one hundred and fifty acres of open space, the planting of 200,000 trees and an Ecology Park, as well as London’s first bird sanctuary. This award winning area has proved to be a massive draw for East London estate agents looking to invest in the area by renting out or selling docklands or Canary Wharf apartments. As well as the improvement of many council homes and very old buildings, newcomers have been moving to the Docklands area to experience the combination of both old-fashioned London and the new modernisation which has emerged from the projects carried out by LDDC and UDCs. The Dockland apartments and Canary Wharf apartments which were built have excellent connections to the city centre, but they have historical connections too. Many of the old pubs and other buildings still exist in the area, helping to retain a sense of the city prior to regeneration. The commercial side of the Docklands is now booming like never before. Many workers are drawn to the area where many Canary Wharf apartments have been built, as well as TV studios and newspaper offices such as The Guardian. There is now more trade for shop owners, and there has been greater expansion in the area of local industry including a large shopping centre, meaning that not only have East London estate agents been able to profit from the high levels of industry from those wishing to live in the area but from those wanting to work there, too. Although there has been some concern over newcomers not mixing with the original inhabitants of the East End, the project is still relatively new and it is likely to be some time before the area becomes a fully integrated part of the city. The Docklands area continues to prosper and grow, with many industrial and commercial improvements being made. East London estate agents have a wealth of various buildings to invest in, from plush new Dockland apartments to renovated, gentrified houses, making it one of the most desirable places to live in London.
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