How To Build The Next Canary Wharf

Canary Wharf stands as one of the most recognisable parts of London’s skyline. It is a bustling centre of business and a home for thousands of Londoners. But 50 years ago, this part of our capital was in a state of disrepair. In the 1970s, London’s docklands lay largely derelict – a result of second world war bomb damage and rapid changes in the shipping industry. Rolf Merchant explains how we transformed the Docklands - and how we can do it again. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Start 00:30 - The Housing Crisis 01:12 - The History of UDCs 3:35 - Liverpool 04:25 - London 5:03 - Our new UDCs 6:58 - How To Improve on Previous UDCs 8:20 - End