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Olympic Park Legacy Company Limited
Phased re-opening of the Park begins

Over 20,000 residents living on the Park

Staging of the Olympic and Paralympic Games

The Park becomes one of London’s Top Five visitor destinations

2012
2013
2020
2030
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PARK
QUEEN
OLYMPIC
ELIZABETH
“The olympic park “Londoners and the world “This is one of the boldest
and surrounding area will be able to look back and urban transformations in
is london’s single most see this project as a defining the world – building on the
important regeneration moment in the history best of London to become one
project for the next of a great global city.” of the city’s great places.”
25 years.” Baroness Margaret Ford, Andrew Altman, Chief
Boris johnson, mayor Chair, Olympic Park Legacy Executive, Olympic Park
of london Company Legacy Company

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

The City of London

Heathrow

2.5 250 5 6.5 5 15

Km2 site area Acres of open space New neighbourhoods Km of waterways London 2012 Olympic and
Paralympic sports venues
Minutes from the City of London
Homes
Imagine the best of London, all in one place. squares, within easy walking distance of a Five new neighbourhoods will be established – Up to 11,000 new homes Five new neighbourhoods
variety of parks and open spaces. around the Park, each with its own distinct – 35% affordable housing

inspired
Tradition and innovation, side-by-side, in a character. – 40% family homes
landscape of quality family homes, waterways, It will take the best of ‘new’ London –
parklands and open spaces – anchored by the whether in terms of sport, sustainability Some residents will live in modern squares and “London is sorely missing family home

by the best
London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic venues. or technology – to create a new destination terraces, others will enjoy riverside living, with developments. Coupled with the right social
for business, leisure and life. front doors and gardens opening on to water. infrastructure, the plans provide the ingredients
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park will offer to help make successful neighbourhoods

of London’s
all of this and more. Above all, the Park will be inspired by London’s With the right mix of apartments and houses, that will become attractive and inviting places
long history of ‘villages’, quality public spaces, located close to the facilities communities need to live.”

heritage
It will take the best of ‘old’ London – such facilities and urban living – learning from to develop and grow, the Park will have the June Barnes, Chief Executive, East Thames
as terraced housing inspired by Georgian and the best of the past – to build successful foundations to become a prosperous, vibrant Housing Group
Victorian architecture, set in crescents and communities for families of the future. new piece of city.
Communities
The neighbourhoods of the Queen Elizabeth
Olympic Park will provide residents with a range
that work
of homes in an exceptional location that will
become one of London’s most celebrated places
over the next ten years.
and grow
Importantly, these neighbourhoods will include
vital community facilities such as schools, shops,
places to relax, play and exercise as well as faith,
health and community centres – all within easy
walking distance.
The stated need from local residents is for
real jobs and opportunities to build careers
across a range of business sectors.
The Park and its key employment hubs will start
to address this need by providing 8-10,000 jobs
located in inspiring modern workspaces within
an inviting parkland setting.
Imagine being able to walk or cycle for a few
minutes to reach your new office, in the shadow
of some of London’s best-known buildings,
including the 115m ArcelorMittal Orbit.
Picture taking your lunch break in the Three key employment hubs
Olympic Park – using the Aquatics Centre
or the Velodrome, nipping to the shops
of Westfield Stratford City or enjoying your
sandwich by the river.
The Park will be an exciting place that works
in every sense, delivering new homes, local jobs
and long-term opportunities, all linked to the
rest of this global city.
– 11 schools and nurseries
– 3 health centres
a vibrant
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park will deliver
a new piece of city embedded in the vibrant
new part of
communities of East London. The dynamic,
diverse and creative energy of the surrounding
areas will bring life into the Park.
east london
It will quickly become part of the diverse fabric
of East London, with its character and spirit
adding to the rich tapestry of local life.
Park residents will enjoy strong physical,
economic and social links with their long-
established neighbours in surrounding areas.
Footpaths and cycleways, as well as
waterways, bridges and roads; will criss-cross
the Park, linking it to all its neighbouring
communities. These vital local links will help
stitch together previously disconnected
and often isolated places.
The excellent transport connections will feed
the local economy linking businesses and
workers to new opportunities.
These links will also open the Park to its
cultural and social neighbours, offering new
collaborations and shared opportunities for art, Roads, streets and bridges
entertainment and events.
The Park will be an exciting new destination for
those living in East London as well as millions of
people from the rest of London and beyond.
– 30 min walk from the Stadium to Victoria Park
– 15 bus routes from Stratford station
– 30 bridges in and around the Park
Open space
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park benefits from
a truly extraordinary location.
and vibrant
It forms the southern part of the 26-mile green
corridor of the Lee Valley Regional Park, with
waterways
its award-winning mix of countryside activities,
sports facilities and nature reserves.
At the same time, the Olympic Park is minutes
away from the centre of two of the world’s major
commercial hubs – Canary Wharf and the
City of London.
The Park enjoys an almost unique ability
to weave nature into the city.
During the 2012 Games, visitors will get the
first taste of this remarkable new landscape,
shaped by a distinctive network of revitalised
waterways, landscaped parklands and vibrant,
urban open spaces.
The restored canals and rivers will help
bring the landscape back to life, whilst also
creating inspiring places to work and play –
right on the water.
The waterways will link the River Thames
and the historic docklands of East London to
the heart of the new Park, with its family-
focused green spaces, events and activities.
The northern river-valley parkland, roughly the
size of St James’ Park, will mature in the years
after the Games as a green lung for the benefit
of Londoners and visitors.
“The Olympic Park offers a truly unique Rivers, canals and parks
opportunity. To have all of these assets
combined in one place, within a few miles
of central London, but with the space
and the political will to deliver something
quite extraordinary, is not something which
comes along very often.”
Roger Madelin, Joint Chief Executive, Argent
London’s
London will be at the centre of the global
stage in 2012.
new global
Its millions of Games-time visitors will discover
a new destination.
attraction
Standing tall above it all will be the 115m
ArcelorMittal Orbit – the UK’s tallest sculpture –
offering unparalleled views across the city.
The ArcelorMittal Orbit will be a symbol of
the ambition and creativity of the Park, which
will also be demonstrated by a world-class
programme of activities, events and festivals to
be staged from the summer of 2013 onwards.
A day in the Park might start with a coffee
and toast, soaking in the views of the Park and
the striking 2012 Games venues.
Your morning could feature a trip up the Orbit –
to see the remarkable panorama across London
– followed by some retail therapy at Westfield
Stratford City.
Lunchtime could include some exercise at Brick Lane, Green Street or other East London Three new icons for London
one of the sports venues or some street art in hotspots to enjoy local music and cuisine.
the open spaces that will feature an exciting
line-up of activities and performance. The next twenty years will see Queen Elizabeth
Olympic Park emerge as a national and
Your afternoon could be full of sport, whether international destination, where you can find
trying your hand at BMX at the VeloPark or the best of London, all in one place.
watching world champions at the Aquatics
Centre or the Stadium.
And, to finish the day, you could enjoy dinner
at one of the Park’s restaurants – or head to
Everyone’s
The magic and spirit of the world’s greatest
sporting festival will live on in the Park’s five
an athlete
permanent sporting venues.
In the south plaza, the two main London
2012 venues – the Stadium and the Aquatics
Centre – will be at the heart of an exciting new
visitor experience.
The north park will be home to the UK’s
only VeloPark offering a purpose-built road
cycle circuit, the Velodrome, BMX tracks
and mountain-bike trails. This is further
complemented by the mixed-use sports facilities
at Eton Manor – both operated by the Lee Valley
Regional Park Authority.
Together, these London 2012 venues will be the
platform to deliver a genuine sporting legacy,
encouraging excellence from national and
international competition to local clubs and
school leagues.
They will set the tone for the Park, where the
focus will be on active and outdoor living: sport,
recreation and play. Residents and visitors will
enjoy watching and taking part in sporting
competitions, which will see local users sharing
facilities with the new generation of elite
athletes in training.
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park will be the most
accessible destination in London, enjoying the
highest levels of inclusive design. This will enable
all visitors, residents, athletes of all levels and
those with a disability to make full use of these
exceptional facilities.
The south plaza will be the first area to reopen 2012 Games venues
after the Games, with a rolling programme of
sporting and cultural events from 2013 onwards.
With this, the promise of a true sporting legacy
for all - made during London’s successful bid to
host the 2012 Games – will be delivered: day-in,
day-out.
Links to
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park will be one of the
best-connected destinations in London.
everywhere
Nine rail lines will serve the Park from 2017,
including connections to mainland Europe as
well as the planned Crossrail stop at Stratford
Regional Station.
Whether you are coming from Bristol or
Brussels, you will be able to enjoy quick and
easy train travel and onward connections.
If you want to drive, the M25, offering road – 30% of London’s stations can be reached Main roads and rail lines
access to the entire south-east of England and with a direct connection
further, is only 30 minutes away. – 20 minutes to City Airport
– 30 minutes drive to the M25
There will be excellent international air
connections with City Airport 20 minutes
away by train and London Heathrow just
over an hour.
No matter where you’re coming from, getting
to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park will be
convenient and easy.
Fit for the
Sustainability was at the heart of London’s
successful bid for the London 2012 Olympic and
21st century
Paralympic Games.
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park will respect, and
continue to deliver, on the ‘green’ initiatives
of the Games, aiming to create a sustainable
development that is in tune with the world’s
changing climate and resource needs.
Using the best of the Games’ infrastructure,
innovation and inspiration, the Park will
provide a new blueprint for 21st century
sustainable city living.
Residents and visitors will be encouraged
to cycle and walk, using the bike routes and
pathways that cover the entire Park.
The Park’s buildings will use the latest ‘green’
technologies and low-carbon design, minimising
their overall environmental impact and their
energy needs.
And the power that is required for much of the
Park will be provided by a new Energy Centre,
using the latest sustainable energy technology.
The Park will also feature other environmental
innovations, such as ‘grey and black water’
recycling, where waste water from baths,
sinks and washing machines is re-used
elsewhere on-site.
The Park was conceived as an environmental Ensuring sustainability
showcase and will continue to strive for
environmental excellence.
– 10,000 homes can be powered by the
Park’s Energy Centre
– 2,000 semi-mature trees being planted
across the Park
– 35 km of new cycleways and footpaths
 1 North park and river valley 9 VeloPark
Reopening 2013 Opening 2013

2 Park-side terraces 10 Family neighbourhood

From 2020 From 2014

3 Mixed-use business district 1 10 11 Athletes’ Village

From 2013 From 2012
2

11
3

4 Canal-side walks 12 Westfield Stratford City

Opening 2013 From 2011
13

12

13

5 Activated waterways 14 13 Stratford & Stratford International stations

From 2013 From 2009
6
15

8 16

6 Local links 14 South plaza and Stratford waterfront

Built from 2010 Events from 2013

7 Canal-side housing 15 Aquatics Centre

From 2015–2026 Reopening 2014

8 Stadium 16 ArcelorMittal Orbit

Reopening 2014/2015 Reopening 2013
NB: Dates are indicative only as part of phased reopening of the Park

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK IN 2030