Canary Wharf has one of the largest concentration of skyscrapers in Europe Canary Wharf is a development of successful urban regeneration on the Isle of Dogs in East London.
The Docklands was once part of the Port of London, until mid-1950 was the largest port in the world. They served huge industrial areas of east London and beyond. Then, its status has declined in the 1960s when the shipping industry has introduced the system of freight containers and the London Docklands has been unable to respond much more to the vassals needed by containerization.
This resulted in the closure of banks between 1960 and 1980, leaving around eight square miles of derelict land and high unemployment in East London.
During the 1980s and 1990s, London Docklands has been converted into a mixture of residential, commercial and light industrial. transport links in east London have been improved with the extension of the Jubilee Line and Docklands Light Railway (DLR) extended to Beckton, Lewisham, London City Airport, North Woolwich and Stratford. This new development has led to a massive rise in land prices and a building boom in the region.
Today, Canary Wharf is a vibrant and has the largest concentration of skyscrapers in Europe and which is a direct challenge to the media and financial domination of the City of London.
Some of the old warehouse in London Docklands have been converted into flats and docks are now being used as centers for water sports and marinas.
International companies such as Credit Suisse, Citigroup and many others enjoy the highest quality buildings, facilities and infrastructure in the area of London newest business. The labor force and residential Canary Wharf has grown considerably.
Canary Wharf is a spacious and clean open spaces with 5 - Canada Square Cabot Square, Jubilee Park, Churchill Place, Westferry Circus. You can have a beautiful view over the city of Riverside Canary Wharf and there jetty where you can take a cruise from Tower Bridge.
Canary Wharf is also a shopper's paradise with three shopping centers - Canada Place, Cabot Place and Jubilee Place. These malls are linked to each other and there are many shops selling designer clothes. There are many restaurants and takeaways and cafes.
The O2 Arena is located a short distance from Canary Wharf and offers a superb place to have fun and convenient for the workforce and residential neighborhood.
The transformation of Canary Wharf from a wharf in London for what it is today is truly remarkable. He broght a pleasant change in the landscape with skyscrapers and has rejuvenated the economic structure of the region.
Posted on February 19, 2010.
