How much did the Stratford regeneration cost?

Negatives: The Olympic stadium is estimated to have cost £701 million pounds, almost 3 times the original estimate. £8.77 billion of tax payer’s money.

Why was Stratford chosen for the Olympics?

London succeeded in its Bid for a number of reasons. It is a global city with a reputation across the world. Its multicultural population meant that all countries would be well supported at the games. Stratford was and still is a deprived area.

Who paid for the Stratford regeneration?

The project has received £385 million funding from Mayor Sadiq Khan and £151 million from the Government. Sadler’s Wells, UCL and UAL will open their first buildings in 2022.

Who built the 2012 Olympic stadium?

Rod Sheard
Philip Johnson
London Stadium/Architects

What was re-used from the London 2012 Olympics?

98% of the materials from the site’s demolished buildings, including glue factories, a chemical works and an oil refinery, were re-used and 700,000 cubic metres of soil, enough to fill two billion cans of coke, were cleansed to be re-claimed.

Where was the Olympic Park in London 2012?

The main focus was a new 200-hectare (490-acre) Olympic Park, constructed on a former industrial site at Stratford, East London. The Games also made use of venues that already existed before the bid.

How many people have been displaced by the Olympics?

But now that they are in more expensive accommodation some have had to leave their jobs. About 50 people living in the estate were vulnerable people – now their network of support has gone. The LDA rubbished the estate, saying that it was badly constructed. But it was a relatively new estate, nicely designed, and we had good facilities.

How many people are left in London after the Olympics?

Thirteen of us got together to try to move as a group. Now there are only seven of us left. We still meet, and we’re still negotiating, but people are settled into their new homes now and who knows what will happen. Because two of us said that we were going to move together, we were given this house.