We talk to people in Stratford about backing the bid, and provide in-depth academic analysis of some of the key issues raised by ‘going for gold’.
The re-rise of Rising East, by Mike Rustin: Back to life as an aca-zine.... >>
The Olympics story, by Phil Cohen: The 'story' is not something to be added on after the event has already been planned to give the bid a bit of extra promotional gloss; it should inform the whole project from outset to aftermath... >>
‘Let’s go for it’, by Louise Ford: Reviewing the press responses to the official launch of the London 2012 Olympics bid on 19 November 2004... >>
The Economics of the Olympics Bid, by Gavin Poynter: Past and present, why hosting the Olympic Games has been so closely linked to strategies for urban regeneration and economic development - and whether it can help... >>
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Stressed out in Stratford by Lennie Pothecary and Carly Crittenden: Our roving reporters found that opinion on the ground in East London doesn't always match the positivity of the 'Back the Bid' lobby. >>
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