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
