Lessons from masterplanning and designing London 2012

Summary

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) was faced with delivering two masterplans in parallel, with different development timescales and brief requirements. This research paper aims to draw lessons from the ODA’s work as a masterplanning client that sought to create an inspirational Olympic Park with a lasting sense of place, capture the regeneration potential of significant public investment, and deliver design excellence within budget and to programme.