Stratford Flashcards
What governing bodies are involved in the regeneration of Stratford before the 2012 olympics?
IOC, City Hall, Newham Borough Council
What are 2 positives to the regeneration of Stratford?
- easier access to sports; £3.50 swimming pool etc. leads to a healthier city
- better access to education; Chobham academy
- promised 50% affordable housing (only 30% in reality)
What are 2 negatives to the regeneration of Stratford?
- Nature reserves removed; social and environmental impacts
- gentrification; rise in house/apartment prices forced out lower class
- conflict; Focus E15 mums, travellers forced out
What was the legacy of the 2012 olympic games?
sustainable sports legacy
Give 2 facts about Stratford/Newham before the 2012 olympics
- 20% of children live in poverty
- 20ft tall fridge mountain
- most deprived borough in London
What did London say the aim of the 2012 olympics was?
‘inspiring generations’ - through regeneration in East london, with consideration for environmental impact
How might the regeneration and development of Stratford have
wider impacts on East London?
- create a long-lasting sports legacy which encourages sport, making the city healthier
- environmental impacts and considerations could have a knock-on effect
What are 3 exogenous factors in Stratford?
- 2012 Olympics, IOC
- Westfield shopping centre- Australian company
- tourism, as a result of olympics
- migration
What are 2 endogenous factors in Stratford?
- demography
- local businesses- however little of them present
What % of Newham rate their health as ‘Very Good’? (2021)
43%
How much did the population of Newham increase by from 2011 to 2021?
14%
almost double the growth rate for the rest of London
What % of Newham rated their health as ‘Very Good’ in 2011?
37.5%
How much did the % of people in Newham rating their health as ‘very bad’ decrease from 2011 to 2021?
-0.8%
How many homes were built as part of the East Village in the Stratford regeneration?
2,800
How many jobs did Westfield shopping provide?
10,000
When did Westfield Stratford open?
2011
How much investment was there into Stratford?
£9 billion
How many housing association flats were torn down?
450
