Research and Policy
The Big Opportunity works with partners to undertake research and collect examples of best practice of where voluntary and community organisations have led the way in delivering real benefits following major events such as the Olympic Games. London Voluntary Service Council is leading some of the work on Health and Physical Activity and also Community led regeneration. 2011 will see us work with partners to investigate how Community Land Trusts could make a positive impact on the devlopment of the Olympic Park and surrounding area. Visit the LVSC website at :
http://www.lvsc.org.uk/Templates/information.asp?NodeID=103494&i1PNID=90619&i2PNID=103226
for their research resource which will be regularly updated.
A key agency in the drive to secure a lasting legacy from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games is the Commission for a Sustainable London 2012.
The Commission for a Sustainable London 2012 is an independent body which monitors and assures the sustainability of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. When London bid to host the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games it promised to have independent monitoring of the sustainability of the programme. The Commission was set up in January 2007 to fulfil this promise. It is the first time such a Commission has ever been established.
Visit www.cslondon.org for more details.
Reports they have published so far include:
· Raising the bar? Can London 2012 set new standards
for sustainability? Annual Review 2009 (May 2010)
· On your marks, get set, grow. A review of food across the
London 2012 programme (April, 2010)
· Procuring the Games. A review of LOCOG Procurement
(January, 2010)
· Extinguishing Emissions? A review of the approach taken to
carbon measurement and management across the London2012
programme. (December, 2009)
· Swimming Upstream: Sustainable in challenging times?
Annual Review 2008 (April, 2009)
· A clear run to employment. A review of skills, employment and
business capacity (towards social and economic sustainability)
(January, 2009)
· Procuring a legacy. A review of ODA Procurement (January,
2009) Eco-chic? Sustainable Design A Review of London 2012
Design (January, 2009)
Research from the UK and Around the World
Copyright of the work below is retained by their respective authors, not The BIg Opportunity. If you refer to any of the work or use quotes please ensure that they are properly attributed to the author(s).
The best source of information for current information and statistics on the progress of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games is the publications section of the London 2012 website http://www.london2012.com/about-us/publications/index.php Both LOCOG and the ODA publish annual reports. LOCOG also produce an annual report which focusses on Diversity and Inclusion called "Working Towards an Inclusive Games" last published on 20 December 2010. This can be downloaded from the London 2012 website.
The best source of information about the Olympic movement is the IOC website
www.olympic.org
Below are a number of documents covering a variety of issues related to the Games in London and other host cities.
Regeneration in Washington DC - A review of the Anacostia development led by Andrew Altman who is now CEO of the Olympic Park Regeneration Company.
Swimming Upstream; Commission for a Sustainable London 2012; Key document on environmental sustainability ands steps to make the Games greener and less wasteful Anyone wanting more information on the steps that are being taken to ensure that London 2012 delvers on its promise to make these the first “One Planet Olympic Games” should go to the website of a Commission for a Sustainable 2012.
The Legacy of Venues: The Big Opportunity; this article takes a look at how host cities have fared with finding other uses for venues after the Summer Olympics.
Los Angeles 1984: The Big Opportunity; this article explores the experience of the 1984 Games in Los Angeles and whether London can learn from those lessons.
IOC Olympic Games 2003 Study: International Olympic Committee; this study reviews and makes recommendations for the Games format, organization, venues and operations.
Global Impact of the Games: Olympic Review; article on the global impact of the Olympic Games.
Impact of the Barcelona Games on Tourism: Turisme de Barcelona Consortium; a study looks at the impact from 1992-2002.
Neighborhood Impacts of the Atlanta's Olympic Games: Community Development Journal; article takes a look at the impact on low-income neighborhoods.
Socio-economic impact of the Sydney Games: National Sports Information Centre Australia; article looks at impact of Games on economy, tourism, sport participation and infrastructure.
After the Sydney Olympics: Glen Searle; PowerPoint presentation looking at post-Olympic venue use.
"What makes an Olympic City: The Case of Athens": Dora Bakoyannis; post-Olympic speech by Athens' mayor.
Economic Impact of 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne: KPMG; consulting firm report looking at the construction and operation related impacts on tourism, businesses, and the economy.
Department of Health's Role Supporting Convergence: Paul Plant; PowerPoint presentation on harnessing the 2012 legacy to improve health, particularly in the East London boroughs where the Games will be held.
Marmot Review Team: PowerPoint presentation on harnessing the Games to help reduce health inequalities.
Towards a Lasting Legacy - A 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games Update July 2009: London Assembly Economic Development, Culture, Sport and Tourism Committee; report looks at efforts to transform East London, provide employment and job skills, increase sports participation and tourism, and deliver a sustainable Games and develop sustainable communities.
Delivering Legacy through the Strategic Regeneration Framework: Roger Taylor; PowerPoint presentation about the challenge of revitalizating East London.
Health and Fitness Legacy: The Big Opportunity; how have previous host cities used the Olympics to encourage fitness, if at all? What impact have they had? This articles looks at what other cities have done.
Before, during, and after: Making the most of the London 2012 Games; Department for Culture, Media and Sport; Report on how they hope to achieve a lasting legacy from the Games for the whole of the UK.
Getting Ready for the Games and Beyond; London Youth’s; Proposals for getting more young people involved in Sport.
A Sporting Future for London; Mayor of London; Plans on how they intend to use the Olympic Games as a catalyst for getting more Londoner’s to become more active and take up sport.
SPEAR Report; Canterbury Christ Church; Academic Research on what effect previous Olympics Games have had on participation in Sport.
Olympic Legacy Lessons March 2009; Newham's Olympic Symposium; Includes lessons from previous host cities Vancouver, Beijing, Sydney, and Athens.
Copyright of the work below is retained by their respective authors, not The BIg Opportunity. If you refer to any of the work or use quotes please ensure that they are properly attributed to the author(s).
The best source of information for current information and statistics on the progress of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games is the publications section of the London 2012 website http://www.london2012.com/about-us/publications/index.php Both LOCOG and the ODA publish annual reports. LOCOG also produce an annual report which focusses on Diversity and Inclusion called "Working Towards an Inclusive Games" last published on 20 December 2010. This can be downloaded from the London 2012 website.
The best source of information about the Olympic movement is the IOC website
www.olympic.org
Below are a number of documents covering a variety of issues related to the Games in London and other host cities.
Regeneration in Washington DC - A review of the Anacostia development led by Andrew Altman who is now CEO of the Olympic Park Regeneration Company.
Swimming Upstream; Commission for a Sustainable London 2012; Key document on environmental sustainability ands steps to make the Games greener and less wasteful Anyone wanting more information on the steps that are being taken to ensure that London 2012 delvers on its promise to make these the first “One Planet Olympic Games” should go to the website of a Commission for a Sustainable 2012.
The Legacy of Venues: The Big Opportunity; this article takes a look at how host cities have fared with finding other uses for venues after the Summer Olympics.
Los Angeles 1984: The Big Opportunity; this article explores the experience of the 1984 Games in Los Angeles and whether London can learn from those lessons.
IOC Olympic Games 2003 Study: International Olympic Committee; this study reviews and makes recommendations for the Games format, organization, venues and operations.
Global Impact of the Games: Olympic Review; article on the global impact of the Olympic Games.
Impact of the Barcelona Games on Tourism: Turisme de Barcelona Consortium; a study looks at the impact from 1992-2002.
Neighborhood Impacts of the Atlanta's Olympic Games: Community Development Journal; article takes a look at the impact on low-income neighborhoods.
Socio-economic impact of the Sydney Games: National Sports Information Centre Australia; article looks at impact of Games on economy, tourism, sport participation and infrastructure.
After the Sydney Olympics: Glen Searle; PowerPoint presentation looking at post-Olympic venue use.
"What makes an Olympic City: The Case of Athens": Dora Bakoyannis; post-Olympic speech by Athens' mayor.
Economic Impact of 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne: KPMG; consulting firm report looking at the construction and operation related impacts on tourism, businesses, and the economy.
Department of Health's Role Supporting Convergence: Paul Plant; PowerPoint presentation on harnessing the 2012 legacy to improve health, particularly in the East London boroughs where the Games will be held.
Marmot Review Team: PowerPoint presentation on harnessing the Games to help reduce health inequalities.
Towards a Lasting Legacy - A 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games Update July 2009: London Assembly Economic Development, Culture, Sport and Tourism Committee; report looks at efforts to transform East London, provide employment and job skills, increase sports participation and tourism, and deliver a sustainable Games and develop sustainable communities.
Delivering Legacy through the Strategic Regeneration Framework: Roger Taylor; PowerPoint presentation about the challenge of revitalizating East London.
Health and Fitness Legacy: The Big Opportunity; how have previous host cities used the Olympics to encourage fitness, if at all? What impact have they had? This articles looks at what other cities have done.
Before, during, and after: Making the most of the London 2012 Games; Department for Culture, Media and Sport; Report on how they hope to achieve a lasting legacy from the Games for the whole of the UK.
Getting Ready for the Games and Beyond; London Youth’s; Proposals for getting more young people involved in Sport.
A Sporting Future for London; Mayor of London; Plans on how they intend to use the Olympic Games as a catalyst for getting more Londoner’s to become more active and take up sport.
SPEAR Report; Canterbury Christ Church; Academic Research on what effect previous Olympics Games have had on participation in Sport.
Olympic Legacy Lessons March 2009; Newham's Olympic Symposium; Includes lessons from previous host cities Vancouver, Beijing, Sydney, and Athens.
