The 13 to 21-year-old members of the newly-recruited 2011 Legacy Youth Panel will be involved in projects including:

* Working with the real estate team as they prepare to market the development of new neighbourhoods on the Park

* Reviewing visitor attractions across London to understand their relationships with local communities

* Working with the socio-economic team in forecasting business and employment opportunities

* Working with the marketing and communications team as they plan events and attractions in the Park from 2013

They will also host seminars and workshops to explain the 25-year legacy project to their peers and the opportunities it will bring for local people.

Chief executive of the Olympic Park Legacy Company, Andrew Altman, said: "We want young people to feel a sense of ownership towards the future Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park because they are the generation whose lives will change the most, through the provision of new homes, schools, community and sporting venues.

"The Legacy Youth Panel is a fantastic opportunity to capture the imagination of young people and galvanise others to get involved in a once-in-a-lifetime regeneration project."

Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, added: "The Games will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for Londoners and this is a fantastic opportunity for youngsters to help shape their own legacy for generations to come."

Plans include the development of up to 8,000 new homes, schools and health centres in five new neighbourhoods, along with the running of venues such as the Stadium, the multi-use arena, the ArcelorMittal Orbit and the press and broadcast centre.


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