Counting the Cost of the London Olympics

As the 2012 London Olympics begin and London prepares for a sharp increase in tourism, one wonders what the price tag for London’s Games is. Daniel Moylan, the chairman of the London Legacy Development Corporation; and Pamela Gardner, the director of neighbourhoods and communities at East Thames, a housing provider and social regeneration charity are interviewed to discuss how London has prepared for the upcoming festivities, including its impact on local businesses and the evolving image of the Olympic brand.

To discuss the heightened level of security during the games, Dr. Pete Fussey, a senior lecturer in Criminology at the University of Essex, is interviewed whose work focuses on security and regeneration in relation to major events.