Apresentação de Dan Epstein (ex-Diretor de Sustentabilidade dos Jogos Olímpicos de Londres 2012, Londres), utilizada no Simpósio Transformações Urbanas e Patrimônio Cultural.
28. Working against the clock
3 year programme
190 buildings demolished
2,000,000 m3 of material moved
820,000 m3 treated
600,000 tonnes washed
30 new bridges
37. Delivering sustainability
Policy and commitments
Strategies & Targets
Defining the business case
Best practice & benchmarking
Contracts
Risk and innovation
Assurance
Reward culture
Communication
46. Mean, Lean and Green Energ
Mean – reducing energy use
• Passive design
• Energy efficiency
• Control
Green
Increasing cost
Lean – efficient conversion and distribution
• Combined cooling, heat and power Lean
• Heating and cooling networks
• High voltage distribution
Mean
Green – using alternative energy sources
• Biomass heating boiler
• Biomass combined heat and power Greatest energy savings
• Solar photovoltaic array
30 years of experience working on sustainable developments from a client, commissioning, design and engineering perspective Now work with the designers of the velodrome and water systems on the Olympics, we develop strategies for sustainable development in the built environment and specialise in turning the sustainable polemic into practice
We are part of a Trust of companies.
On the back of our London 2012 experience, we have been doing work with the 2016 Olympics Host to host project, to transfer sustainability knowledge and expertise from London 2012 to Rio 2016. Expedition are on the team delivering the Rio 2016 masterplan, focusing on the water masterplanning and also general sustainability aspects.
The starting point for all this was the successful bid announced in July 2005 Behind the euphoria considerable planning had already gone into the 2012 plans and planning permission already secured for the Olympic Park site.
Use the Olympics as an opportunity to regenerate a piece of East London and build a high quality urban area. From the outset, London was determined only to host the Olympics if it could demonstrate that investment in the Olympics would stimulate urban renewal. The Mayor of London, in agreeing to support the bid for the 2012 Olympics made it clear that his primary objective was to attract political support and funding for the regeneration of the Lower Lea Valley – an area in East London with recognised environmental and socio-economic issues. Strong leadership and £ from Mayor to regenerate site and the surrounding communities. This Rem coolhouse image illustrates well what we were trying to achieve…..zipping up….reconnecting the east part of the city with the west. The ODA set out to transform the site from a brownfield site, into a new piece of city to first stage the Games, then be developed into a long term legacy.
One of the poorest areas of the UK Briefly set the scene as to the location of the Olympic Park The Games are taking place in East London in the heart of the Lower Lea Valley. Most of the Olympic events will take place within the newly built Olympic Park This is a uniquely challenging project. The size and complexity of this construction project, the concentration of much of the development in one particular area, and the fixed time for delivery adds to the scale of the challenge.
The Handball Arena and Basketball Arena structures will be in place with internal works underway. Building work will have begun on the new Eton Manor sporting facilities. Eton Manor received planning permission last month and work is due to begin on site in April next year. Construction on the Handball Arena is underway with the external frame due to be complete early next year.
Located in an area that has a high concentration of relative poverty and deprivation. Fuel poverty is an issue. The host borough area covers Greenwich, Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets, and Waltham Forest and its 1.25 million residents are less likely to do well at school, get a good job or earn a living wage than residents in any other area of London or the UK. Figure :2007 Index of Multiple Deprivation Map of London
Unique and challenging project scale of project against a fixed timetable unprecedented in this country Multi stakeholder environment Unparalleled levels of scrutiny Opportunity to address levels of urban decay and social and economic deprivation
Clearly the area is a flood area. Within the Olympic Park, the river system is heavily influenced by the 1947 floods and many of the river walls have been engineered to manage flood risk. The Lower lea valley is affected by both fluvial and tidal flooding and the development of the Olympic park site has had to take this in to account in ground formation, etc The Olympic Park activities present an opportunity to both (1) regenerate a part of the Lee valley and (2) provide a catalyst to work further up the valley. Victorian sewage system –takes a lot of London’s foul waste to Beckton and runs through the heart of the Olympic site. Up to 90 potential discharges of storm sewage per year Three Mills heritage site – former working mills along the Lee and now a site for major film studios and the tourist centre Industries which have turned their backs on the waterways – creating an unsafe environment and one which does not fully celebrate the waterways. Organic growth along the waterways – trinity buoy wharf, boating clubs, cycle paths, etc
Become a dumping Ground with increased fear of crime and resultant abandonment
Sustainability was embedded into the bid with a number of sustainability commitments included in the bid. The London 2012 Bid Team worked with Bioregional & WWF to develop the concept of a One Planet Olympics to meet the aspirations of the Olympic Movement ’ s Agenda 21 (Sport for Sustainable Development) – this set out to achieve the first sustainable Olympic & Paralympic Games in alignment with the 10 One Planet Living principles.
First Olympics to take a holistic view of Sustainable Development….there were implementation plans for each of these
Normally balance cost and value…
But when you ’ re delivering a project with strong sustainability ambitions, you have to balance all these other objectives. We had challenges, solutions and lessons learnt from all of these themes. Today I ’ m going to just focus on the ones that are most relevant to this panel discussion, and to the World Cup given your current situation.
The largest new park in London in 150 years
52 pylons removed two-year powerlines project to remove them and tunnel them Unlocked the Olympic Park landscape for the delivery of new homes, world-class sports venues and essential infrastructure
Businesses relocated 240 buildings demolished Site remediated
Investment in constructing rail heads to serve the Olympic Park. Transport of goods into the park by rail and water. We also wanted to reduce the impact of lorries and HGVs on the streets of east london. Majority of deliveries were by rail. Some deliveries by barge. Target: 50% Actual: 57% 10,000 workforce (at peak) all used public transport, or walked or cycled. This adds up over the 5 year construction programme.
London is well served by an extensive transport system, and indeed Londons ecomnoic success is due in large part to the legacy of the victorian rail system and the metro. But it is a system under stress and in particulcular there is a lack of connectivity with east london. Over £17bn has been invested in improving transport links in London in time for 2012. Some of this may of occurred anyway but certainly the Olympics has been a ctalyst for improving the whole network. The DLR line was extended and a new station added. The Javeline line was introduced to provide a 7 minute connection from Kings X to Stratford. £100 million investment to improve stratford station Additional bus links have been provided and innovations in bus technology and feul use,
Major walking routes and entrances to park in games mode. Encourages healthy lifestyles.
£26M investment to prevent CSO waters coming up on tide….and to allow 300T boats to navigate…with fish pass.
Primary network is now being commissioned. Key plant is now installed in the energy centre Work is well underway on the retained building Heat on to venues in Autumn of this year
Design our buildings to need less water – has environmental and financial benefits. Treat the sewage from North London communities and supply non-potable water to Olympic park venues for toilet flushing and irrigation. We also had rainwater harvesting systems on the Velodrome and Handball arena. We reduced it by 57% compared to a 2006 baseline. Water efficient fittings also results in lower water bills in legacy operation.
Extensive works to waterways, including the construction of new river walls and flood defence walls. New reed beds are being created in a large wetland bowl in the north of the Olympic Park. In legacy the riverside area will be a tranquil space for people and wildlife which will also help protect 5,000 properties in the area from flooding. Rainwater is captured through porous paving and cleansed through a network of swales, ponds and reedbeds before flowing into the river.
And you can already see how this is taking shape…we retreated the edges of the river banks to make space for flood storage, this takes a 1000 homes out of the flood plain. Working with rather than against the natural drainage routes. You can see the swales are being planted up and the park is turning green
Most famous is the Great Exhibition of 1851. Originally held in Hyde Park with the Crystal Palace as its centre piece. Established Britain at the forefront of modern industry, science and technology. Also drove transformational change in Kensington (Museum mile) before the Palace was disassembled and re-erected in Sydnham South London. Here the Palace was used again to promote suburban living with a magnificent park and events as the focal point for new development on its edge – connected to London by the new railways. With the planning for the park came infrastructure (roads, railways etc) and development plots for middle class housing.
17500 goes to 2500 Most famous is the Great Exhibition of 1851. Originally held in Hyde Park with the Crystal Palace as its centre piece. Established Britain at the forefront of modern industry, science and technology. Also drove transformational change in Kensington (Museum mile) before the Palace was disassembled and re-erected in Sydnham South London. Here the Palace was used again to promote suburban living with a magnificent park and events as the focal point for new development on its edge – connected to London by the new railways. With the planning for the park came infrastructure (roads, railways etc) and development plots for middle class housing.
This is the challenge – to provide infrastructure that meets both the Games and legacy requirements as cheaply as possible, with as little change as possible between the two.
The Olympic Village….will become homes in legacy…connected to the heating and cooling network so that they use 70% less carbon than an equivalent house in 2006…connected the non potable water network…will achieve code for sustainable homes 4. And these are all built to a very high quality…built to last More importantly though this will become a community….Imagine what it would be like to liver there …next to a new park with great sporting amentiy value, with new schools, new industry and places for work, restaurants and shops, all of which you can walk to cycle to. If I want to go and see a show in london I can get on the new connection into central london….
Strong legacy plans to make sure the Park is a thriving community in legacy. jobs for people – less poverty, crime, anti-social behaviour etc sports and leisure activities for people – to lead healthy lifestyles lovely parklands for people to enjoy – no more contaminated land new schools, community facilities Did lots of consultation to see what the community wanted and needed in legacy. This is such a contrast to the state of the community before the olympic park regeneration.
The Park was conceived as an environmental showcase and will continue to strive for environmental excellence. The Park’s buildings will use the latest ‘green’ technologies and low-carbon design, minimising their overall environmental impact and their energy needs. 10,000 homes can be powered by the Park’s Energy Centre The Park will also feature other environmental innovations, such as ‘grey and black water’ recycling, where waste water from baths, sinks and washing machines is re-used elsewhere on-site.
High quality parklands, play areas and waterways that encourage outdoor activity and healthy lifestyles. Cyclists will be able to use the Velodrome, outdoor road circuits and off-road trails at the Velopark. The Stadium, Aquatics, Tennis and Hockey Centre will also be open for people to keep fit and watch events. These venues will be managed by the Lea Valley Regional Park Authority.
The restored canals and rivers will help bring the landscape back to life, whilst also creating inspiring places to work and play – right on the water.
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park will deliver a new piece of city embedded in the vibrant communities of East London. The dynamic, young, diverse and creative energy of the surrounding areas will bring life into the Park. It will quickly become part of the diverse fabric of East London, with its character and spirit adding to the rich tapestry of local life.
The establishment of accessible and inclusive facilities within the area to support the growing communities, including new schools, nurseries, health centers, and faith and community spaces that will also improve local employment opportunities.
Talk about how its role in the urban fabric. After the Games, the VeloPark will become a cycling hub for the community A new mountain bike course New road-cycle circuit, connected to London’s cycle routes Facility for school children, the local community, sports clubs and elite athletes Café, concession areas and toilets Dedicated bike workshop, secure bike storage, bike hire facilities and bike retail space Multi-purpose rooms for meetings, seminars, conference facilities Offices