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11/01/2008
Regeneration Of London Key To 2012 Games: Livingstone
The success of the 2012 Olympic Games will be judged by the regeneration of East London, according to the Mayor of the city, Ken Livingstone.
This week the Mayor published five "legacy commitments" that he is making to Londoners and by which he believes the ultimate success of London 2012 will be judged.
Mr Livingstone emphasised that delivering major infrastructure improvements and new homes was the key motivation behind bringing the Games to London.
The Lower Lea Valley where the Olympic Park is currently being constructed is already set to benefit from 50,000 new homes over the coming decade, with around half of these homes are to be affordable.
In addition, major infrastructure improvements are taking place across the city's transport network in preparation to the staging of the event.
"The success of London 2012 will be judged not just by how many medals we win, but also by the legacy and the benefits we deliver for the whole of London," said Mr Livingstone.
(NS/JM)
This week the Mayor published five "legacy commitments" that he is making to Londoners and by which he believes the ultimate success of London 2012 will be judged.
Mr Livingstone emphasised that delivering major infrastructure improvements and new homes was the key motivation behind bringing the Games to London.
The Lower Lea Valley where the Olympic Park is currently being constructed is already set to benefit from 50,000 new homes over the coming decade, with around half of these homes are to be affordable.
In addition, major infrastructure improvements are taking place across the city's transport network in preparation to the staging of the event.
"The success of London 2012 will be judged not just by how many medals we win, but also by the legacy and the benefits we deliver for the whole of London," said Mr Livingstone.
(NS/JM)
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