VOICED: Olympic vision slowly comes alive in London

The transcript discusses the development of the Olympic Stadium in East London, highlighting its role as the focal point for the 2012 games. It covers the progress of construction, the ambitious legacy plans announced by London's Mayor Boris Johnson, and the community's mixed feedback on these plans. Despite rising construction costs, organizers aim to stay within the £9.3 billion budget. The transition from planning to execution is well underway, with no turning back.

What is the seating capacity of the Olympic Stadium in East London?

• 80,000 spectators

• 70,000 spectators

• 60,000 spectators

• 90,000 spectators

What is one of the key focuses of London's Mayor regarding the Olympic site?

• Building more sports venues

• Increasing ticket prices

• Avoiding mistakes of previous hosts

• Reducing the number of spectators

What are some of the proposed developments for the Olympic site after the games?

• New shopping malls

• Luxury hotels

• New schools and job creation

• More sports facilities

What is a concern expressed by local residents about the Olympic plans?

• High ticket prices

• Too many tourists

• Insufficient transport infrastructure

• Lack of sports events

Despite rising costs, what do Olympic organizers believe about their budget?

• They will exceed the budget

• They will stay within the £9.3 billion budget

• They will need additional funding

• They will cut costs significantly