Eden Project and Olympics 2012 Flashcards
Where is the Eden Project located
in Cornwall, South West England
What is the Eden Project
The Eden Project is a popular tourist attraction that consists of two large biomes, which are essentially giant greenhouses. The biomes house thousands of plant species from around the world, including tropical plants, rainforest trees, and Mediterranean shrubs.
Whats unique about the Eden project
In addition to the biomes, the Eden Project also features outdoor gardens, educational exhibits, and events throughout the year. The project has won numerous awards for its innovative design and its focus on sustainability and environmental education.
How has the Eden Project been beneficial for the locals
The Eden Project has had a positive impact on the local economy, creating jobs and bringing in millions of visitors each year.
How has the Eden project been beneficial for the wider world
The project has also been involved in a variety of environmental and social initiatives, including a program to promote sustainable agriculture in developing countries.
Where is the Olympic park
Stratford, East London, England
How large is the Olympic park
The park covers an area of 500 acres, which is equivalent to 297 football fields
Why was the Olympic park built
The Olympic Park was built for the 2012 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, but was designed to have a long-term legacy. After the games, the park was transformed into a new residential and commercial district called the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Why was the construction of the park different to previous Olympic games
The park was designed with sustainability in mind, featuring a range of eco-friendly technologies, including wind turbines, solar panels, and a rainwater harvesting system
What was the main initiative behind the Olympic park
The construction of the park was part of a wider regeneration project aimed at revitalising the deprived East London area. The project included the construction of new housing, transport infrastructure, and community facilities.
How was the Olympic park designed
The park was designed to be a “green lung” for the city, featuring a range of landscaped gardens, wetlands, and waterways. It also includes several iconic structures, such as the Olympic Stadium, Aquatics Centre, and Orbit Tower.
What was the construction cost of the Olympic park
£9.3 billion
What was the economic impact of the Olympic park
The 2012 Olympics generated an estimated £9.9 billion in additional economic activity for the UK, including £2.5 billion in additional tourism spending
How was the River Lea improved
The River Lea, which runs through the Park, was improved, including its water quality.
What was the olympic site built on
The Olympic site was mostly built on property that had been neglected, unused and contaminated. This meant that about 560 acres of land had been cleaned in order to build it.
