Sustainability is a habitual issue when critics discuss large-scale projects for the 2012 Olympics.
Approximately 24 construction projects have been completed, including the £537 million Olympic Stadium and the £269 million Aquatic Centre. At the same time, the high-profile Olympic Village will accommodate 17,000 athletes and officials from more than 200 countries and has just been sold to property companies owned by the Qatar royal family, with a loss of about 275 million pounds.
Therefore, with the rebirth of the East London blockbuster, a lot of money is being transferred. The intention of the Olympic Park Heritage Company [OPLC] to achieve viable long-term urban improvements has been very serious, but many believe that this vision will be extinguished under the financial pressures of the Olympics.
One thing is undeniable that Stratford - and the larger East London area - have revived in business. After the closing ceremony...
Orignal From: Two weeks or 50 years? The legacy of the London Olympics
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