Stratford Regeneration

Which of the following Stratford sports venues was refitted at a cost of over £250m so it could be used after the Olympics?

• London Stadium (formerly Olympic Stadium)

• Velodrome

• Aquatic Centre

• Copper Box Arena

The Athletes Village was converted into East Village after the Games. How many homes were created there?

• 300

• 2800

• 3400

• 5200

A formerly industrial, derelict and polluted area of East London was turned into a brand new ___ acre park called the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

• 560

• 650

• 300

• 430

Which of the following is FALSE regarding the transport improvements in Stratford during the regeneration?

• A new airport - London City - was created

• Stratford was connected to the Channel Tunnel link

• The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) was extended

• Jubilee Line capacity was increased 45%

Which key term is the odd one out when thinking about Stratford before the Olympics were awarded to London?

• Poverty

• Derelict

• Deprived

• Investment

• Deindustrialisation

Name the river that was restored during the regeneration - allowing it to take a natural course and creating habitat for wildlife?

• River Thames

• River Lea

• River Wandle

• River Wey

Which year were the London Olympics?

• 2008

• 2012

• 2016

Which TWO of the following are criticisms of the Olympic regeneration from local residents

• Housing is unaffordable forcing people to leave the area

• Loss of traditional East End character and culture

• Too many tourists filling the park

• Cannot use sports facilities

Due to deindustrialisation, Stratford saw the loss of over 40,000 ____ in the second half of the 20th Century causing the area to suffer from poverty

What is the most popular attraction for visitors to this signature artistic structure?

• Eat in it's restaurant

• Climb the stairs to see the view

• Ride the longest slide in Europe

• Ride the rollercoaster