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:
- job, work experience and volunteering opportunities in the local community
- business opportunities for local companies
- an opportunity to raise aspirations, especially in younger people
- access to new sporting venues
- the opportunity to encourage greater participation in sport and healthy living
- a new profile and focus for East and South East London.
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.
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