LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM

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“Newham has a young, vibrant and diverse population that enjoys doing things together. Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is somewhere that new and existing residents should be proud to come to, as well drawing visitors every day from across and beyond. It is a fitting legacy of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.”

LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY

Jules Pipe,

"Hackney residents will now be able to enjoy even more of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, with new sporting facilities, more open green space, easy access from Hackney Wick to Stratford and the recently-opened Aquatics Centre on our doorstep. I'd encourage everyone to visit the sporting facilities, green trails and places to eat and drink while finding out how the landscape has changed since 2012."

LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS

Lutfur Rahman,

“The Olympics and Paralympics gave us a fantastic opportunity to showcase the best of our borough - its colourful history, diverse character and extensive tourist attractions. We benefited from the Games too. We had significant investment in our leisure centres; a host of arts, cultural and sporting opportunities were delivered on our doorstep and thousands of jobs were created for our residents.

“The opening of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is a fantastic additional resource for . I am delighted that the Games legacy continues to benefit Tower Hamlets and provide new resources and experiences for our residents. “

WEST HAM UNITED FC

Karren Brady CBE, Vice-Chairman

“The full re-opening of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park marks another major milestone in the regeneration of this part of east London following the hugely successful Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012.

“Everyone at United is excited and proud about playing their part in securing this lasting legacy from the Games as we make the stunning new Park our home from 2016. We always knew that the Park would provide a stunning setting for West Ham supporters to enjoy as part of their unique matchday experience. It will become an unrivalled London and worldwide destination and an unforgettable day out for them and their families.

“In addition to the global appeal of Premier League football, visitors to the park can walk in the footsteps of those that made the summer of 2012 truly unforgettable, while admiring some of the most iconic buildings in the world. West Ham United’s presence will help ensure a long-term and viable future for the Park, as we bring over a million visitors a year as well as creating at least 700 new jobs for local people. We are now looking forward to working with the residents and businesses that will also call the Park their home to make sure the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is a destination people from all over the world will want to visit.”

JAMES CORNER FIELD OPERATIONS

James Corner, Founding Partner

“Whereas the northern half of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park will be defined by extensive green spaces, vegetated hills and plateaus, nature trails and wetlands, the southern half will be defined by its eventfulness, creative programming and attractions: unusual, distinctive and beautiful spaces for markets and festivals; circuses and events; adventure sports and play; rides, games and physical attractions; international mix of food and beverage offerings; and, the dramatic backdrop and draw of the Olympic Stadium and the ArcelorMittal Orbit.”

CHOBHAM MANOR LLP

Jerome Geoghegan

“The opening of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park’s southern parklands is a significant milestone in the life of this incredible new part of London’s cityscape. There is nowhere else quite like Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, with its world-class sporting venues, cultural amenities and inspiring open spaces, and we are now beginning to see the post-Games vision for the Park becoming a reality.

“The opening of the latest area of the Park will bolster its reputation as a destination of choice for Londoners and sightseers from across the UK and around the globe.

“Following hot on the heels of the Park opening, we will be launching Chobham Manor – the first of the Park’s five new residential neighbourhoods – later this month, meaning one of the capital’s most sought-after leisure destinations will soon also become one of the best places in London to call ‘home’.”

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Kristy Lansdown, Project Director for The International Quarter

“The opening of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is the next stage in an exciting new era for east London. We look forward to when the residents at Glasshouse Gardens and people working at our new commercial district, The International Quarter, will be able to benefit from the world class facilities available such as the Aquatics Centre and parkland areas.”

GET LIVING LONDON

Derek Gorman, Chief Executive

“In creating London’s newest neighbourhood at East Village, it is fantastic to have Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on our doorstep, offering our residents world-class sports and leisure facilities just a javelin’s throw away. With Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park opening and hundreds of residents now living at East Village, we are seeing the new E20 postcode and London’s Olympic legacy coming to life.”

ARCELORMITTAL

Lakshmi Mittal, CEO and Chairman

“After a very successful Olympic and Paralympic Games, the re-opening of the Olympic Park as Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is an important step on the road to delivering on the regeneration promise made when the UK made its bid for the Games. I am confident that this is only the beginning, and that future years will see a vibrant new city district emerge as a legacy of the Games, symbolised by the ArcelorMittal Orbit.”

LEE VALLEY REGIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

Shaun Dawson, Chief Executive

“This is an exciting time for London and the whole country. Lee Valley Regional Park Authority has been part of this immense project from the very start - from the Bid through to legacy. We've already opened the stunning Lee Valley VeloPark and Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre will open soon bringing world class venues and amazing opportunities to millions of people, delivering on the Olympic promise of inspiring a generation."

HERE EAST

Gavin Poole, CEO

“Today marks a huge step in the transformation of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park from the host of one of the most successful Olympics in modern history to an iconic destination for London and the UK. Here East will be the major generator of employment, enterprise and education opportunities across the Park, and we look forward to working with our Park neighbours to create new communities, deliver thousands of jobs, and welcome millions of visitors to east London.”

WESTFIELD

John Burton, Director of Development

“The opening of Westfield in 2011 followed by the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games placed a spotlight on Stratford, but for the area, that was just the beginning. Stratford has so much to offer in terms of location, connectivity, green space, culture and a world class retail and leisure destination with 250 leading retailers and over 80 places to dine at . The reopening of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is an exciting time for our shoppers and retailers as well as Stratford residents and tourists.

As the gateway to the Olympic Park, Westfield Stratford City has become the launch place for many international retailers entering the UK market such as Victoria’s Secret and David’s Bridal. Already in 2014 a number of high profile retailers have announced they will open at Westfield Stratford City including TK Maxx and Gymbox. In 2013, Westfield Stratford City attracted 38 million shoppers and generated retail sales of £973m. We expect to see an increasing number of tourists visiting the centre once the park re-opens and the area becomes another great tourist attraction for London.

Since opening its doors, Westfield Stratford City has created over 10,000 permanent jobs for the local area, helping to drive growth for the area. We are also investing in further developments at the centre as part of our £3.5 billion development pipeline in Europe this year and we look forward to seeing Stratford as a destination grow.”

THE OLYMPIC DELIVERY AUTHORITY (responsible for the construction of the venues and infrastructure for London 2012)

Sir John Armitt, Chairman

“The Olympic Park was a huge hit with spectators in 2012, but now countless thousands more will get a chance to see how it has been transformed for generations to come to use and enjoy – walking, relaxing, seeing the sights, or having a picnic, as well as playing and watching sport in four world-class venues. This, and the work we are doing to complete 2,818 new homes in East Village, is proof that the legacy we all talked so much about is very real.”