urban regeneration - olympic park

Where is the Olympic park regeneration located

Stratford, East london

Why did Stratford need regeneration

High unemployment, derelict land, poor housing, and lack of services.

How much was spent on the Olympics and regeneration?

£9.3 billion

What was the Athletes’ Village turned into?

2,800 homes (East village)

How many permanent jobs did the Olympic Park create?

Over 20,000

Name 2 environmental impacts from the regeneration

River Lea cleaned up.

Over 100 hectares of parkland created.

What transport improvements were made

Jubilee Line extended.

Docklands Light Railway (DLR) improved.

New Crossrail station (Elizabeth Line).

criticisms made

Some local businesses and residents were displaced; some housing too expensive for local people.

Other improvements

Transport

Green open space

Modern, high-density apartments

Green roofs

Affordable housing

Walking and cycling

Shops and services

Public services