Olympic Park Flashcards
Size
size of 300 football pitches and is open 24 hours
Where
Olympic Park was built over Stratford, Bow, Leyton, and Hackney Wick. These areas were chosen because they were in need of urban regeneration as they were more deprived compared to other regions in the UK
Economic benefits
producing £3.5 billion worth of economic value to Stratford
total number of jobs in the area to 25,000 from transport to area etc
Health benefits
Putting the development in the middle of the park encourages workers and residents to use the cycling and walking trails and the leisure and sporting facilities for a healthier and more creative place to live
London Aquatics Centre was made accessible and affordable for the public to use
Social benefits
Many social benefits, including housing, a new school, health centres, business spaces, and sports venues.
Chobham Academy, a school for students aged 3-18, was able to open in the East Village
Economic dis
Olympic Stadium was estimated to cost £701 million, three times the original estimate. This angered the public as the money also came from taxpayers
Social dis
Businesses were relocated to make space for the Olympic Park.
People also had to relocate; 425 residents of the Clays Lane Estate were forced to relocate
Housing in the Olympic area is possible for people with an annual income of £60,000 to £90,000 when the average income for local residents is around £27,000
Sustainable
Before construction, the Olympic Delivery Authority cleaned more than 2.3 million cubic meters of contaminated soil.
4,000 trees were planted
The stadium was made of at least 25% of recycled materials
Athletes used electric vehicles, and 120 charging stations were placed
