The view, from the top of a condemned tower block in east London, was to die for.
For broadcasters, viewers and athletes, it was the conclusion of a glorious sporting summer. But for those who had lived here it signalled the imminent demolition of their homes - and the prospect of indefinite dislocation.The end of the Games was a celebration for some - for others, it marked the beginning of an uncertain futureThe Carpenters Estate is a short walk from what's now called the London Stadium and the other venues created in Queen Elizabeth Park.
Together they were the landmarks framing the estate's identity and skyline. They were a little dilapidated, and in need of some tender loving care. But, say residents, there was nothing wrong at their heart. Solid concrete. Structurally sound. "It's costing the council huge amounts to keep them running even though there are only a few of us here," said Mr Lubin.
"My family don't like me being here because I am on my own and I am isolated but as far as I am concerned I will stay unless I am offered something suitable, which has to be near here.There are two groups in this story about a community frozen in time: those who stayed and those who left.Pat Hamid moved away from Dennison Point before the Olympics but retains a right to return
Mrs Hamid is shocked her old block has not been knocked down and no regeneration work has even begun. There was to be a huge new shopping centre and the Stratford international rail station was being completed. "But against that I wanted to create thousands more homes and most importantly jobs too. There has to be a balance."In 2009, plans were drawn up by the estate's tenants group. It involved some demolition but retained the basic character of the estate. Those plans were rejected.
The object of growing hostility, Sir Robin threw the dice again, producing plans involving a joint venture with a developer or housing association.Sir Robin Wales said Newham Labour had fallen to "sniping and disputes often based on untruths""If I had still been there, we would have been building long ago. We would have had spades in the ground."
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