Carrying the torch: the legacy of gender-informed urban design and planning from the London 2012 Olympics

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park has been a fixture of the East London skyline since it was constructed to host the 2012 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. Today, this area is a wellspring for local authorities, urban dwellers and planners to co-design and mingle. Over the years, the link between planning for the Olympic Games and urban regeneration has been well established. A lot of attention is paid to repurposing or creating new spaces that will not only serve the main event but, ultimately, local urban communities after the Olympic party has left town. This article follows the local development organisation that manages Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and acts as a local planning authority for the surrounding area. Faced with concerns ...