CASE STUDY, Stratford Olympic park, economic decline regeneration

Question 1

Where is Stratford?

Answer 1

England, East London. In the London Borough of Newham.

Question 2

Why did Stratford need regeneration?

Answer 2

-After docks closed in 1981 120,000 jobs were lost.

-60% of males in the area were unemployed.

-Caused spiral of deprivation/decline, high crime rates, many left area, little investment

Question 3

How was the regeneration funded?

Answer 3

-64% central gov, 23% national lottery, 13% mayor of London.

Question 4

How was it regenerated?

Answer 4

-Jubilee line built, connecting to central London-> job opportunity’s

-West ham stadium, 80,000 seater

-97% of demolished materials were re-used in the construction of the Olympic park

-Large open green spaces

-Created 50,000 long term jobs

-Proposed to make Olympic village into 3000 affordable homes after Olympics.

Question 5

Was the regeneration a success?

Answer 5

NO
-Only 1200 affordable homes made from village

-Wind turbine providing 20% of energy scrapped

-Cost of living increased, eg by 69% in Hackney

YES
-31,000 additional jobs made

-BMX track open to public, attracts 80,000/year

-River was reprofiled, protects 400 homes for 100 years