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London 2012 Olympics
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London River Park recognised in planning competition
<a href='http://www.net-lettings.co.uk/london-property-news/articles/London-River-Park-recognised-in-planning-competition-2046' target="_blank">Net-Lettings - London River Park recognised</a> The London River Park was designed by international architecture firm Gensler as part of the celebrations for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and will connect Blackfriars Bridge with the Tower of London. -
Awards recognise 'ingenious proposal'
<a href='http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/index.php?fuseaction=wanappln.projectview&upload_id=15755' target="_blank" >World Architecture News - Awards recognise 'ingenious proposal'</a> Marketed towards both residents and tourists, the green urban space is marked for completion in 2012 to coincide with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, the London Olympic Games and the Lord Mayor’s Pageant. -
London River Park to be delayed until after Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Pageant
<a href='http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/5638' target="_blank" >London SE1 - London River Park to be delayed</a> It is likely that any construction work would now take place after the Olympic Games. The London River Park had been touted by its backers as the idea place to watch the Queen's pageant and a key attraction for London in the crucial Olympic year of 2012. -
The London River Park: place for the people or a private playground?
<a href='http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2011/nov/13/london-river-park-floating-public-space' target="_blank" >The Guardian - London River Park: Place for the people or private playground?</a> It would be ready for the blessed summer of 2012, enriched not only by the Olympics, but also by the celebrations of Queen Elizabeth II's 60-year rule. ...their extraordinarily ambitious timetable – to have everything ready for the Olympics – is still in place. -
In Search of the "High Line Effect": Grading 5 Attempts to Replicate the Magic of NYC's Postindustrial Park
<a href='' >http://artinfo.com/news/story/763203/in-search-of-the-high-line-effect-grading-5-attempts-to-replicate-the-magic-of-nycs-postindustrial-park</a> The London River Park was originally scheduled to open in time for the 2012 Olympics...
