East Village Olympic Park

Question 1

How it is attractive and healthy for residents

Answer 1

• In 2012 a Olympic athletes village was recycled into East Village
• 2818 homes have been created
• Chobham Academy
• 27 acre Queen Elizabeth park
• 30 local shops
• Sir Ludwig Guttman Health and Wellbeing Centre.
• Playgrounds and sports facilities

Question 2

How it is sustainable

Answer 2

• Lots of public transport - 195 trains per hour, 15 local buses and 9 rail links - many cycle tracks and DLR
• 4000 people were trained and worked on the building site
• 183,000 tonnes of carbon emissions saved annually
• LED lights and solar panels fitted onto roofs
• Biomass power stations on site for constructions
• Orchards and gardens to boost biodiversity