Integrating trees and utilities within the Olympic Park

Organisation

Atkins plc Olympic Delivery Authority James Urban and Associates

Major Project

London 2012

Author

David Gibb - Engineer, Atkins; Alison Braham - Director, Atkins; James Urban - Tree Consultant, James Urban and Associates
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Integrating trees and utilities within the Olympic Park

Summary

Planting trees in urban environments can be technically challenging and often conflicts with underground utilities and service corridors. Technical engineering solutions were developed on the Olympic Park to accommodate utility corridors and meet the requirements for maintaining a healthy tree stock.

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