This is my town which is at the bottom of my road.
http://www.greenwich-guide.org.uk/greenwich.htm
My property is next to the Royal Park and fronts the Heath.
http://www.johnpayne.com/area_information.html
The Royal Park will host the equestrian events in 2012
http://www.london2012.com/greenwich-park/home.html

They are not tearing down buildings but the grounds and would set up temporary fixtures for the event. Folks would be up in arms if they touch any of the buildings. Like many towns in London, Greenwich is a small and congested town. Aside from tourism, it is also host to a university. Whilst we can cope with normal activities to our town now, preparations for 2012 will significantly disrupt the quality of community life from 2011. The Olympic Committee proposes very little disruption but, they do not live here. And, I would not even begin to talk about traffic! Our roads here are single lanes in both directions with double parking on the side streets as very few have garages and park on bays on the road. Aaack!

On CCTV, we already have those here. The whole country is peppered with CCTV's. Has been for many years. So, at the very least, that's one area which they would not need to tear up the roads for to install cables and all the associated work that comes with it. A fine thing as the gas, electric and cable people already do a good job with endless roadworks. Another aaaack! to the daily life in Greenwich.

It's not my son. It's my grandson who intends to set up a stall. He is a competitive swimmer at junior level in Wales but, would be too young to try out for the Olympics in 2012 as he would only be 12. The only way he could participate on this occasion would be peripheral with hopes to making a buck in the two weeks that it is held here and in Wales.

Yep. As you say, we'll enjoy it for the short period it is held over here regardless of protestations in relation to the Royal Park. I don't think there is much anyone can do to overturn the decision but, we can at least monitor them. I've been reading your blog to learn from your experience over there. Thanks. The information you give will go a long way towards helping me as a resident of a town hosting an Olympic event.