In 2012 the Olympic Games come to London for the first time in 64 years and the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) are making sustainability one of their main priorities. The ODA have earmarked almost £4 billion in preparation for the games, with most of the money going towards new facilities. But with such a huge, worldwide event taking place, what measures are being taken to make these Olympic Games more environmentally friendly?
Right from the beginning, London has been focused on sustainability in preparation for the Games. The Changing Places programme focuses on communities and encourages their participation to help create a cleaner, greener environment. This involves the improvement of public spaces such as parks, open spaces and watersides which, in turn, helps improve the quality of the local environment around Games time and then looking further into the future.
As well as improving the already existing facilities and areas, London has ensured that the Games use as many existing facilities as possible, and, if new structures need to be built, they are planned with a long term future in mind, rather than simply for use during the Games. In those instances where long term structures would not prove beneficial, temporary structures will be built. London is seeing the Olympic Games as an opportunity to promote sustainable living throughout the whole of the UK, and this is reflected in their planning and preparation. They are the first city to embed sustainability in their preparations from the very beginning
We, at Powermaster, feel that this is a huge step in the right direction for a more sustainable life for future generations. We can help you plan for a more sustainable future, by cutting down on your energy usage and carbon emissions, while reducing your energy costs. The huge advancements in technology make sustainable living even easier, and if we begin to plan for sustainability right from the outset we can all begin to feel the benefits of a greener, cleaner Britain.
Right from the beginning, London has been focused on sustainability in preparation for the Games. The Changing Places programme focuses on communities and encourages their participation to help create a cleaner, greener environment. This involves the improvement of public spaces such as parks, open spaces and watersides which, in turn, helps improve the quality of the local environment around Games time and then looking further into the future.
As well as improving the already existing facilities and areas, London has ensured that the Games use as many existing facilities as possible, and, if new structures need to be built, they are planned with a long term future in mind, rather than simply for use during the Games. In those instances where long term structures would not prove beneficial, temporary structures will be built. London is seeing the Olympic Games as an opportunity to promote sustainable living throughout the whole of the UK, and this is reflected in their planning and preparation. They are the first city to embed sustainability in their preparations from the very beginning
We, at Powermaster, feel that this is a huge step in the right direction for a more sustainable life for future generations. We can help you plan for a more sustainable future, by cutting down on your energy usage and carbon emissions, while reducing your energy costs. The huge advancements in technology make sustainable living even easier, and if we begin to plan for sustainability right from the outset we can all begin to feel the benefits of a greener, cleaner Britain.
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