London Olympics

Question 1

what is it

Answer 1

a sports led regeneration scheme in east London
an area of decline with increasing poverty, unemployment and derelict industrial land.
cost £9 billion.

Question 2

social positives

Answer 2

1. 9000 new homes built
2. 7 million temporary jobs created

Question 3

social negatives

Answer 3

1. homes were unaffordable for locals
   2.only 20% from local area were recruited for the jobs - as well as 40% of the adult population in Newham not having qualifications

Question 4

economic postitives

Answer 4

1. 12,000 permanent jobs created
2. huge boost to tourism

Question 5

economic negatives

Answer 5

1.businesses were forced to relocate
2. property and rent prices increased

Question 6

environment positives

Answer 6

1. over 1000 trees planted
2. restoration of river Lea

Question 7

environment negatives

Answer 7

1. games produced 3.3 million tonnes of C02.
   2.wildlife had to relocate.