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UEL research shows that London 2012 will set new world standards on Olympic legacy

Friday 22 October 2010

East London

A report informed by a ‘think piece’ undertaken in 2009 by the University of East London shows that London is breaking new ground in preparing for the legacy of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

The report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) concluded that “few cities will have prepared for an Olympic Legacy as directly and consciously as London has” and that “a new international standard” for hosting major events and large scale regeneration is being set by London.

The UEL study upon which the report drew was written by Professor Gavin Poynter and Dr Iain Macrury of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, commissioned by the Department for Communities and Local Government to provide a local socio-economic and policy context.

Three key questions were asked in the UEL study:

What are the key socio-economic problems in the five host boroughs?

What could the London 2012 legacy look like, based on the evidence of previous games, similar major events and the plans and preparations that have been made to date.

Do we have the appropriate governance arrangements to maximise legacy benefits?

Iain Macrury said: “It is encouraging to see a continuing attention to ‘legacy’ and the debates around it. The Olympic legacy remains a crucial component of the longer term project of regeneration in east London. We hope in coming years to witness and to contribute to legacy-driven transformation in east London. 2012 will be a key milestone in that story”.

To view the UEL report follow this link

To view the OECD report follow this link

Notes to Editors

The University of East London (UEL) is a global learning community with over 28,000 students from over 120 countries world-wide. Our vision is to achieve recognition, both nationally and internationally, as a successful and inclusive regional university proud of its diversity, committed to new modes of learning which focus on students and enhance their employability, and renowned for our contribution to social, cultural and economic development, especially through our research and scholarship. We have a strong track-record in widening participation and working with industry.

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