August 21st, 2009
2012 – Green Olympic Games Update
The 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games have been billed as the greenest games in history.
The organisers are striving to exploit and improve the Brownfield sites, while respecting and preserving the Greenfield areas.
The Brownfield site (underdeveloped, derelict or contaminated land), in this case the Lower Lea Valley in London, will house the Olympic Village and the area will post-games become the biggest new park in the city.
The Greenfield sites (area which has not been used for non-agricultural development) such as Hackney Marshes and London Fields will be used sympathetically, meaning that nothing permanent or damaging will be built in these areas.
Also 2012 will be ‘car free’ (except for disabled vehicles), construction will minimise pollution, waste and wildlife habitats will be protected. In addition to this, the organisers are conscious of taking every opportunity to educate Londoners about the importance of sustainable development.
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