Olympic Regeneration Flashcards
1
Q
What where the areas of reason for the Olympic renegneration?
A
Economic, sport, social volunteering and regeneration
2
Q
Why was the Olympic regeneration in Stratford?
A
- Deprived
- 7.8% unemployed compared to rest of London’s 4.5%
- family income in Stratford =£8,000
3
Q
Give a reason for the Olympic regeneration?
A
Only 40% of the 2818 village homes were affordable
4
Q
Give some negatives
A
- 450 housing flats were torn down for the site
- 380 businesses had to be relocated
- cost £701.00 triple the original estimate
- Produced 3.3 million tonnes of CO2 due to the games
5
Q
How many neighbour hoods did the olympic village have?
A
5 that housed 5000 people
5
Q
How did the Olympic regeneration benefit education?
A
1 new school was built
6
Q
What was the economic benefit to Olympic regeneration?
A
Stratford tube boosted the economy as it became the second most connected part of London
