London Olympics
The references below are arranged alphabetically by publisher. Links to relevant websites can be found towards the bottom of the page.
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This page was updated on 16 July 2014.
CB Richard Ellis
Regeneration for the long run: London’s Olympic opportunity
2007
City University, Cass Business School
The impact of the London Olympics on property prices
October 2009
Commission for a Sustainable London 2012
All change: A snapshot review of sustainability and transport across the London 2012 programme
June 2010
Commission for a Sustainable London 2012
December 2009
Commission for a Sustainable London 2012
Game changing? Commission for a Sustainable London 2012 Annual Review 2010
April 2011
Commission for a Sustainable London 2012
November 2007
Commission for a Sustainable London 2012
Raising the bar? Can London 2012 set new standards for sustainability?
May 2010
Department for Communities and Local Government
Population churn and its impact on socio-economic convergence in the five London 2012 host boroughs
December 2010
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
March 2007
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
April 2010
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
London 2012: A legacy for disabled people
March 2010
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games Annual Report
February 2010
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games Impacts and Legacy Evaluation Framework: Final Report
2009
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Olympic Games Impact Study: Final report
December 2005
Experian
Employment and skills for the 2012 Olympics: research and evidence
May 2006
Greater London Authority
January 2008
GVA Grimley
Gold, silver or bronze? Development prospects in East London
August 2006
Higher Education Academy
Olympic and Paralympic Games: 2012 learning legacies
November 2010
House of Commons, Committee of Public Accounts
Preparations for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
March 2010
House of Commons, Committee of Public Accounts
Preparations for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games: Risk assessment and management
June 2007
House of Commons, Culture, Media and Sport Committee
London 2012 Games: the next lap
April 2008
House of Commons, Culture, Media and Sport Committee
January 2003
House of Commons, Culture, Media and Sport Committee
London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games: Funding and legacy
January 2007
Institute for Public Policy Research
After the gold rush: A sustainable Olympics for London
2004
Institute for Public Policy Research
Setting the bar: Preparing for London’s Olympic legacy
December 2006
Institute of Civil Engineers
ICE Publishing has issued a second special issue of ICE Proceedings: Civil Engineering, dealing with the delivery of infrastructure and venues for London 2012. This special issue explores the complex and challenging infrastructure projects required to deliver London 2012. It also provides in-depth insight into the development of London 2012’s iconic venues, including the Olympic stadium, the Aquatics centre and the Velodrome. The first issue, May 2011, is also available online here.
International Forum on Urbanism
International Forum on Urbanism
2009
Intute
Internet resources for Olympic studies
March 2008
Invest Thames Gateway
2010
Local Government Association
Getting on track: how local authorities can maximise the benefits of London 2012
March 2006
London Assembly
The finances of the Olympic legacy
October 2010
London Assembly
A lasting legacy for London? Assessing the legacy of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games
May 2007
London Assembly
Legacy Limited? A review of the Olympic Park Legacy Company’s role
February 2010
London Assembly
Legacy United? The legacy of London’s Olympic venues
September 2010
London Assembly
London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games: The employment and skills legacy
March 2007
London Assembly
London’s bid for the 2012 Olympic Games
January 2003
London Assembly
Towards a lasting legacy: A 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games update
July 2009
London Borough of Newham
Stratford Metropolitan Masterplan
February 2011
London Development Agency
Legacy now: Shaping the Olympic Park legacy
February 2008
National Audit Office
Preparations for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games: progress report
February 2011
National Audit Office
Preparations for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games: Progress report
June 2008
New Economics Foundation
2008
Nottingham University, Business School
The economic impact of the London 2012 Olympics
May 2005
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
2010
Oxford Brookes University
Olympic venues: Regeneration legacy. Literature review
June 2010
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
February 2011
University of East of London, London East Research Institute
Carrying the torch: The 2012 Olympic Games and East London
2006
University of East of London, London East Research Institute
From Beijing to Bow Creek: Measuring the Olympics effect
March 2006
University of East of London, London East Research Institute
November 2009
Tim van Vrijaldenhoven
Reaching beyond the gold: The impact of global events on urban development
2007
University of East London
Olympic legacy governance arrangements
November 2009
Visit London
Capital investment: The visitor benefits
July 2010
Websites
The Higher Education Academy Subject Centre for Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism (HLST) was awarded funding by JISC (Joint Information Systems Committee) for the development of Open Access and Open Educational Resources (OER) on the theme of the Olympic and Paralympic Games and their legacy. The project’s purpose is to identify, develop as necessary, make accessible and promote resources which can support higher education programmes in engaging students in learning. There are a range of resources in this collection: case studies and discussion starters; research; and official documents.
Commission for a Sustainable London 2012
The Commission for a Sustainable London 2012 provides assurance to the Olympic Board and the public on how the bodies delivering the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and legacy are meeting their sustainability commitments
eLegacies: learning resources for the 2010 Games
LinkBC have launched their free online tool for colleges, universities and other organisations to maximize the learning opportunities from the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
An Estates Gazette blog on the London Olympics.
The HSE and local authority co-regulators are working with the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) in order to ensure a proportionate and consistent approach to the regulation of Games-related activities in London and around the UK.
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has launched a free-access online knowledge resource of more than 250 documents charting the learning, innovation and best practice from the construction of the London 2012 project. The Learning Legacy marks the first time a UK construction project has sought to capture intellectual capital on this scale. The resource is a collaborative approach between the ODA, contractors, professional institutes, government bodies and academia. Under the initiative the organisations involved are taking ownership of ten themes to help businesses raise the bar in areas such as design and engineering, planning, procurement and project management. In addition it sets out how the ODA tackled issues such as getting more women into construction, building better health and safety records, creating a green landscape from a former industrial site and completing projects on time and within budget. The website will be added to over time, forming a comprehensive online library.
London Councils: 2012 local benefits
Website of the London Councils, highlighting their contribution to the London Olympics and benefits resulting.
London Legacy Development Corporation
The Development Corporation, which came into being on 1st April 2012, will continue the work of the Olympic Park Legacy Company (Legacy Company), as well as manage some of the assets and responsibilities of existing regeneration agencies in the area, such as the London Thames Gateway Development Corporation (LTGDC). It will also have greater powers over the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park (the name for the Olympic Park after the Games) and in October 2012, the Development Corporation will also take over planning powers from LTGDC and the Olympic Delivery Authority. The purpose of the Mayoral Development Corporation is: “To promote and deliver physical, social, economic and environmental regeneration in the Olympic Park and surrounding area, in particular by maximising the legacy of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, by securing high-quality sustainable development and investment, ensuring the long-term success of the facilities and assets within its direct control and supporting and promoting the aim of convergence”
Responsible for delivering the London 2012 Games.
Routledge Online Studies on the Olympic and Paralympic Games (ROSO)
This is a unique learning resource, publishing scholarly and multidisciplinary research on the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Aimed at academics, researchers, lecturers, students, authors, educators, athletes, coaches, journalists, Olympic and Paralympic centres, policy-makers, professionals and anyone with an interest in the Games, it aims to stimulate the production of new knowledge and facilitate dialogue and connections across disciplines. ROSO contains over 1000 journal articles and book chapters, including handbooks and major reference works dating back to the 1960s on themes including: the media, education, gender, politics, governance, management, law, business, ethics, legacies, the environment, disability studies, athletic performance and history.
Visit Britain’s website covering the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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