London Builds for 2012

Eastern Promise
On 600 acres of former industrial land adjoining Stratford in London's east end, work is underway on the 2012 Olympic Park. City planners hope the estimated $20 billion cost of hosting the Games will be dwarfed by the benefits of regenerating this part of the city.

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