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Olympics dreams and urban regeneration
See how the London 2012 Olympics not only inspired a generation of sports stars, but has also created a dynamic, environmentally friendly community in East London – with high-tech housing, thousands of new jobs and top-quality sports, leisure and arts facilities.
Laura Collins, Young Surveyor of the Year
"I’m lead consultant on a project in Amsterdam for an Australian client: so, I’m liaising across time zones. I like getting out into the world. I find it fascinating to see how other countries approach construction and to expand my knowledge."
Richard Serra and the new Spurs stadium
"I chose a career in the built environment to make positive change and there is nothing more satisfying than seeing a building through from the first concept sketches to seeing it occupied and enjoyed."
Urban regeneration: improving lives and protecting the environment
Woodberry Down is an innovative urban regeneration project with breathtaking views over the City of London that is creating 5,500 new homes on the banks of two reservoirs and enhancing an area previously suffering with major social issues.
The project is building a sustainable community committed to the natural environment, energy conservation and large public spaces with engaging children’s play areas. Community activities range from yoga and cookery classes to an outdoor summer film festival. Shops, a health centre and a school are all part of the development. Waterside parks provide space for runners and one of the reservoirs offers sailing, kayaking and canoeing. The Woodberry Wetlands nature reserve, opened in April 2016 by the London Wildlife Trust and patron Sir David Attenborough, is a protected oasis for wildlife and residents alike.
The Woodberry Down project shows how surveyors and the construction industry can work with local councils, property developers, housing associations and local residents to improve a community and enhance individual lives.
Tackling global issues: sustainable building and the environment
"Bamboo is a long-term solution that is sturdy, durable and provides dignified housing. Recent advancements in materials engineering have made bamboo a viable and low-cost material for creating cities."
Improving health through fitter cities
"Active" transport systems are being developed around the world to encourage running, walking and cycling: reducing pollution, protecting the environment and improving public health.
In Auckland, New Zealand, the bright pink Te Ara I Whiti cycleway replaced a major freeway and connects with a network of dedicated cycle routes. And each Sunday in the Colombian capital, Bogota, 60 miles of roads are closed to motor vehicles, clearing the streets for up to two million cyclists.
Why I chose a surveying apprenticeship
"Surveying is such an interesting career. The people you meet help you to grow. You can get involved in interesting projects which have relevance in the world today, allowing you to get out of the office and look at amazing buildings and interact with great people."
