| History: Although the original village was mentioned in | | | | The project included a new Football Stadium, 530 new |
| the Domesday Book, the new town of Harlow was | | | | eco-homes on the old sports centre site, plus a state |
| built after the World War ll to ease the overcrowding | | | | of the art Leisure Centre, including Swimming Pool and |
| in London. The development consisted of the market | | | | sporting facilities which will be used by competitors |
| town of Harlow, known these days as Old Harlow, | | | | from all over the world during the London Olympics in |
| plus the villages of Great Parndon, Little Parndon, | | | | 2012. |
| Potter Street, Latton, Tye Green, Churchgate Street | | | | The aim of the project was not just to achieve the |
| and Nettleswell. | | | | above, but also build stronger links between education, |
| Included in the plans was Britain's first residential tower | | | | sport and health, whilst creating new jobs and training |
| block, The Lawn, which is today a Grade 2 listed | | | | opportunities. A council spokesman said it would create |
| building, and also Britain's first ever pedestrian precinct. | | | | a "lasting legacy" for the town of Harlow, and one that |
| Recent Developments: The town has undergone a | | | | the residents would be proud of for years to come. |
| mini expansion in recent times, with a large scale | | | | Recently, the project came runner-up in Local |
| housing project known as Church Langley. In addition | | | | Government Chronicle and Health Service Journal |
| the £50M Harlow Gateway Partnership was formed | | | | Awards 2009, being highly commended in the 'Creating |
| in 2003 to find new land for housing and relocate and | | | | a Lasting Legacy' category. |
| upgrade the sporting facilities in the town. | | | | |