London Olympic Site Flashcards
1
Q
Why need development?
A
- Many brownfield sites (land left derelict and unused since factories closed)
- Old industrial land polluted and contaminated with metals and mercury
- Jobs available were high skilled and locals not trained
- High unemployment (12%) highest in London
- Highest rate of one person families = high housing demand
2
Q
What changes?
A
- Sporting facilities (Velodrome)
- 40,000 new homes (50% affordable in East Village)
- Transport links (DLR, Eurostar)
- High end commercial centre (Westfield)
- Queen Elizabeth Park landscaped
3
Q
Economic effect?
A
- 50,000 new jobs, 10,000 in Westfield
- Only 12,000 new jobs were permanent
- Eurostar links = business opportunities
- Stratford shopping centres now in decline
4
Q
Social Effect?
A
- Environment aesthetically pleasing
- Jobs may be too skilled for locals
- Sporting facilities promote healthy living
- Affordable housing
5
Q
Environmental effect?
A
- Energy and water efficient buildings
- 70% of created waste has been recycled
- Queen Elizabeth Park includes wetlands that increase biodiversity
