Residents of the Carpenter's Estate in east London were moved from their homes with the promise of redevelopment. Ten years on from the London 2012 Olympics, what's happened?
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."
However, over the first four years of her mayoralty, progress was painfully slow as she tore up her predecessor's policies but struggled to come up with her own.Finally, last December a fresh masterplan for the estate was produced and put to a ballot. And they had nothing to lose by voting in favour - and the possibility of returning to a refurbished estate In Stratford, although with no obligation to do so.
"When Stratford got the games, suddenly there were leaflets coming through people's doors, telling them the value of their homes had gone up and how much they would get if they wanted to rent them out. A lot of leaseholders took the opportunity and rented them out and moved away. That led to this becoming a rental market with a regular turnover of tenants.His children went to the local primary school and are now at one of the new academies created on the Olympic Park.
"People try and interest you in somewhere smaller and more suitable. But I tell them I don't want to do that when I've got 16 members of my family coming for Christmas dinner. Advice in council papers is clear that the initial pledges on timescale, design and the mix of tenure could change.Mr Lubin has just learned, via a newsletter, that refurbishment of Lund Point will not be completed until 2026.The refurbishment of James Riley Point has been approved by the London Legacy Development Corporation Planning CommitteeOver the past few years, the cost of renewing this one block has been steadily rising. It is now estimated at £35m.
There is now only one shop on the estate, next door to The Dovetail, the centre of community engagement. The proprietors do not know when to expect demolition, or whether they will be offered new premises.But an unlikely saviour has emerged, clad in claret and blue: West Ham United fans.
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