Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park: an assessment of the 2012 London Games Legacies

Abstract

Abstract The London 2012 Olympics were the first Games with a legacy plan already in execution well before the beginning of the event. This study aims at evaluating the legacies of this Olympic edition, with particular regard to the new public open spaces created and their sustainability. The research carries out a post-occupancy evaluation of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, which is the main output of the 2012 Summer Olympics. Results show good achievements in terms of physical and social integration while the economic impact appears to be the weakest legacy from hosting the Games.

Keywords

• Olympic Legacies
• Mega sports events
• London 2012
• Sustainable open spaces
• Legacy planning