Inner City Story: The Developer

Synopsis: Since the late 1960s, the docklands area in East London has changed from a busy port area to one of dereliction. The programme questions in whose interests the docklands are being developed. Presents the views of Nigel Broakes, Chairman of the Urban Development Corporation, and the responses of local residents to his development plans. Nigel Broakes argues that redevelopment must depend on private capital; others in the community consider local accountability and public investment to be important. Contains interviews with Nigel Broakes’ successor, Christopher Benson. Andrew Coupland represents local community interests. They discuss recent developments in the Enterprise Zone on the Isle of Dogs.
Series: Social Science Foundation Course, Course D102
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.
Year of production: 1986
Availability: OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
Subjects: Architecture; Politics & government
Keywords: London; urban development

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