The regeneration of Stratford and Canning town was essential, as parts of the East end remained relatively deprived as Stratford residents in the 19th century experienced poor health, overcrowding and poverty.
Compared to other areas in London. The legacy could capitalise on the extensive construction knowledge in East London and establish its own building company guaranteeing decent wages and cross-subsidising housing for sale with housing for rent.
This would remain in perpetuity as a gift to the people of London. Above all what is needed to realise the housing legacy promised by the London Olympics is the political will to achieve it.
This article is more than 5 years old. Eccleston Square Hotel. Lansbury Heritage Hotel. Charlotte Street Hotel, Firmdale Hotels.
The Milestone Hotel. The Portobello Hotel. Rose and Crown Stoke Newington. San Domenico House. James Hotel and Club Mayfair. Batty Langley's. Ham Yard Hotel, Firmdale Hotels. The Henrietta Hotel. Chobham Academy will cover all levels of education. The aquatics centre now uses its 50m pools as facilities for the community and schools, as well as elite athletes. During the construction of the Olympics, very few jobs were created for local people.
There are still high levels of unemployment in the borough and it was a missed opportunity to train people up for work. Tower Hamlets got very little out of the Olympics.
Properties for poorer people had to be demolished to make way for the site, Housing Association flats were torn down for example.
The infrastructure has been improved. The River Lea that runs through the Olympic Park was improved as has the quality of its water. Green areas were placed along the banks of the river.
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