Olympic Park, Stratford - Paper 2 Flashcards
The East Village is considered one of the more…
Sustainable Urban Communities
Give 3 reasons why the area was chosen to be regenerated:
-Much of the area was either derelict, abandoned or occupied by relatively low-value land uses like storage
-The deprived nature of the area meant that it was hoped that it would benefit hugely from the legacy of the Olympic and Paralympic games
-It is easily accessible from central London and elsewhere in the UK
What was the area characterised for before its regeneration?
Low income housing, poor service provision, large tracts of derelict or underused land and polluted waterways.
East village was to provide how many homes for newcomers and local residents with high standards of what?
2,800 new homes with high standards of sustainability.
What 8 factors make East Village a sustainable urban community?
-Transport
-Green open spaces
-Modern, high-density apartments
-Green roofs
-Affordable housing
-Car parking
-Shops and services
-Public services
How much of East Village’s total area is green space?
10 hectares out of the 27 are green open space.
What 5 green spaces have been created in East Village?
-A wetland area with ponds where water is recycled, surrounded by parkland
-A large central park and an adventure play area for children
-Green roofs on top of apartment blocks
-Shared private green space within each apartment block
-An orchard with fruit trees and a children’s play area
How much water is used in East Village compared to the average urban area?
How is this achieved?
50% less.
Water is recycled within the area. Rainwater is filtered and cleaned naturally in ponds before being recycled for toilet flushing and irrigating plants. Drinking water is part of a separate system.
How much energy is used in East Village compared to the average urban area?
How is this achieved?
30% less
This is achieved by using a combined heat and power (CHP) system. CHP is more efficient because it generates electricity and produces heat from the same source of energy, in this case, burning biomass.
Why do CHP systems only work on a local scale?
Because hot water can only be piped a few km underground before it loses heat.
Give 2 reasons why economic change was needed in Newham:
-It was the second poorest borough in London
-It had a low average annual salary of £20,000
What was Newham like in the 1850s?
It grew as chemical, engineering, food and textile industries like Tate & Lyle were set up here as it was close to the docks, had good access to the markets and land was cheap. The area was the most important manufacturing area of the world.
How did things in Newham change after the First World War?
There was a world economic depression. Machines took over labour and there was competition from cheap labour abroad.
How many jobs were lost in Newham between 1950-1975?
40,000
When were the docks closed in Newham?
What did this cause?
1980.
Over 25,000 people left the areas completely
What was the Dockland Regeneration Scheme?
It was funded by £10 billion of private investment and created 10,000 new homes, New City Airport and the Dockland Light Railway to link the Docklands to the city of London.
Who did the jobs in the Dockland Regeneration Scheme go to?
Outsiders instead of the locals.
How many factories in Newham still serve Central London?
500
Newham is the most what and what community in London?
The youngest and most diverse community.
What % of people in Newham are under 24
41%
Newham has the highest proportion of what?
Single parent families.
How many houses in Newham are overcrowded?
3 in 4.
What kind of land was left after factories and the Docks closed in the 1980s and 1990s?
Brownfield land.
What was the brownfield land left in Newham contaminated with?
Oil and chemicals
What were rivers and canals used as in Newham?
Illegal rubbish dumps
The new Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park has how much open space?
Over 100 hectares of open space.
What new school will help education in the Olympic Park?
Chobham Academy will cover all levels of education.
What does the aquatics centre help with?
Communities and schools can use it socially and to stay healthy.
What happened to overall unemployment across London during the Olympic period?
Overall unemployment fell.
What are 5 social cons of the Olympic Park regeneration?
-Anne Power said the new homes will be unaffordable to Newham’s poorest households
-In some boroughs unemployment actually went up
-Very few jobs were created for local people
-Many remain in poverty
-Properties for poorer people were demolished to make way for the site
What are 5 economic pros of the Olympic Park regeneration?
-Stratford got a tube station
-Improved infrastructure with 2 underground lined, a high-speed ‘javelin’ train
-The olympics bought more than £9 billion of investment to East London
-All olympic venues were sold
-It’s estimated the Olympics will generate £10 billion in extra income for UK economy
What are 4 economic cons of the Olympic Park regeneration?
-The Olympic Stadium is estimated to have cost almost 3 times the original estimate
-The total bill for the Olympics was £8.77 billion of tax payer’s money (£5 billion over budget)
-Existing businesses had to move
-Rents and property prices have gone up as result of the games
What are 7 environmental pros of the Olympic Park regeneration?
-Lots of parkland kept and open to public
-The stadiums were made of at least 25% recycled material
-The River Lea’s quality has improved as well as its quality of water
-Urban wasteland was cleaned, soil was cleaned
-The Olympic Site was built largely on brownfield land
-Researchers chose sustainable and biodiverse vegetation
-New green spaces and habitats have been created including ponds and woodlands
What are 3 environmental cons of the Olympic Park regeneration?
-Much wildlife was relocated
-Much of the material for building came from overseas
-The game produced a lot of CO2
How much CO2 did the games produce?
3.3 million tonnes.
Give 3 examples of wildlife having to be relocated as result of the Olympic Park regeneration:
-4,000 smooth newts
-100 toads
-300 common lizards
What sustainable and biodiverse vegetation did researchers choose to plant in the regeneration scheme?
-4,000 trees
-74,000 plants
-60,000 bulbs
-300,000 wetland plants
How much brownfield site was the Olympic Park built on?
560 acres.
How much did did it cost to build the Olympic Stadium?
£701 million
