The 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games will create unparalleled opportunities in the borough, not only during the construction and operation stages, but long after the event as well.
These include:
The borough will also see improvements in transport links, an increase in inward investment, and a rise in tourism.
Regeneration
Greenwich has come a long way in its regeneration efforts. The removing barriers to work programme and Greenwich Local Labour and Business (GLLaB) have helped many local people back into employment.
Hosting the 2012 Games will bring further benefits to the borough and take Greenwich's transformation to the next level.
Learn how hosting the 2012 Games will leave a legacy in Greenwich.
Legacy fund
To ensure the benefits of the London Games last beyond 2012, Greenwich Council will be investing its legacy fund towards:
- maximising local employment
- state-of-the-art sports facilities at Thomas Tallis and Crown Wood schools
- new sports facilities in parks, playgrounds and on housing estates
- developing an arts festival
- securing Green Flag status for 12 parks in the borough
- planting 2,012 trees by 2012.
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