1. Sustainability and London’s 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
SECTION B – Changing environment and sustainability

2. Starter: Newham Changes
Social
Environmental
Economic
On a post-it note: write down ONE way in which Newham is changing for the Olympic Games. Place on the Venn Diagram

3. True or False? Statement True / False Links to figure / page
Most housing in the region is small flats & high-rise blocks
Most housing if of good quality
There is a great need for housing for young, large families
Housing rent in adjoining boroughs is a lot higher than Newham’s
Everyone is happy to be relocated from
The people of had lots of shared amenities
The relocated residents of got £8500 compensation to help them move into their new homes
The most vulnerable sections of the area have been made even more vulnerable by the changes in Stratford & Newham
There is more overcrowding in Newham than in any other part of and
About 500 residents had to be move to make way for the proposed Olympic Park
The smallest group of people that had to be moved were people living in community housing run by a housing association
The average weekly rent was £65, including council tax and energy bills
Newham Borough Councul were given the job to find suitable housing for these people
Student halls, travelers sites and community housing all had to be cleared for the Olympic Park

4. Define: Sustainable Development

5. The Legacy of the 2012 Games

6. Your Task: Re-read your resource booklet
Complete your assessment of how well London is meeting the aims for sustainability of the 2012 Games on p.25