Dr Penny Bernstock has worked on research related to the regeneration of East London for more than thirty years. She has previously directed the Centre for East London Studies at UEL and has published widely on the Legacy of London 2012 including ‘Olympic Housing A critical review of London 2012’s Legacy’.

Her current research focus is on housing and employment on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, where she is exploring ways to promote good growth/inclusive regeneration that provides sustainable livelihoods for existing low-income communities in the legacy boroughs.

Since 2018 she has been working with TELCO to lobby for a more inclusive legacy.