Planning for Major Events

Synopsis: Visits the site planned for the London Olympic Park in the Lower Lea Valley to find out how planners deal with the development and infrastructure plans for major events such as the Olympics and Paralympic Games. Reviews the approaches taken by the London Development Agency and the London Boroughs dealing with the planning application for London’s proposed Olympic Park. The experience gained and lessons learned are explored and consideration given to how these can be used by planners dealing with major events and developments in other areas. Includes interviews with Chris Gossop - RTPI International Committee & International Society of City and Regional Planners (IsoCARP). Niall McNevin (Project Executive on the Olympics Team at the London Development Agency).
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2005
Year of production: 2004
Subjects: Civil Engineering & Building
Keywords: civil engineering; Olympic Games; Planning permission; urban development; urban regeneration; public events

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