Sports, Leisure & TourismUrban Regeneration

Discuss the role of sport and recreation in regeneration strategies for urban areas.

                                                                                                    

Case study location: London, EnglandEvent: Olympic Games 2012

The 2012 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the  XXX Olympiad, are scheduled to take place in London, England, from 27 July to 12 August 2012. London will become the first city to officially host the modern Olympic Games three times, having previously done so in 1908 and in 1948 

London was selected as the host city on 6 July 2005 during the 117th IOC Session in Singapore, defeating Moscow, New York City, Madrid and Paris after four rounds of voting

The Olympics prompted a redevelopment of many of the areas of London in which the games are to be held – particularly themed towards sustainability. While the budgetary considerations have generated some criticism,the Games will make use of many venues which were already in place before the bid. (Wikipedia Entry - November 2011)

Where?

• East London. UK. €7 billion.

CASHFLOWCOSTSRunning the games: £1.5bnOlympic stadium: £560mAthletes’ village and park: £650mSecurity: £200mRedevelopment: £800mTransport infrastructure (already planned): £7bn

INCOMELottery: £1.5bnTV and marketing: £560mSponsorship and official suppliers: £450mTicket revenues: £300mLicensing: £60mLondon Development Agency: £250mCouncil tax levy: £625m

Background to the location - Stratford, East LondonLocational Information - Make notes on the location of Stratford and perhaps include a sketch map.Brief History of Stratford - Make notes on the development and decline of Stratford.Photos tell a story - (link broken)Google Stratford London for a look. Try using the headings on the environmental sheet to help.

Scan through these images and add further details to your notes above. Choose one photo that shows the clearest picture of Stratford and it's environment and then complete the ’virtual environment assessment' sheet based on what you can see

Over to you.Go here: http://www.london2012.com/making-it-happen/index.phpTake notes under the following headings:1. Sustainability2. Transport3. Infrastructure4. Legacy after the games

Have a look!

• http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/10m-olympics-makeover-for-hackney-marshes-6717577.html