Urban Change - London Olympics 2012, Lower Lea Valley Regeneration, UK

Question 1

What was the average salary in Stratford?

Answer 1

£20,000 a year

Question 2

How many houses were overcrowded?

Answer 2

1 in 4

Question 3

What percentage of the population was under 24?

Answer 3

40%

Question 4

What was the problem with the jobs they could get?

Answer 4

Most dropped out of school with no qualifications and worked in security or cleaning

Question 5

How many permanent jobs were created by the Olympics?

Answer 5

12,000

Question 6

What impact did the Westfield shopping centre have?

Answer 6

One of the biggest in Europe with over 300 shops

Question 7

How many homes were created?

Answer 7

9000

Question 8

What were the limitations of the regeneration project?

Answer 8

• only 10,000 of the 20,000 jobs went to locals

- housing is too expensive for the locals

Question 9

What is the life expectancy in Newham?

Answer 9

77

Question 10

What is the unemployment rate in Newham?

Answer 10

9.5%

Question 11

How many students get 5+ passes at GCSE in Newham?

Answer 11

62%

Question 12

How many houses were built in the new East Village?

Answer 12

2800, half of them being affordable