London's Olympic Park site could house a new urban residential field studies centre after the Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC) struck a deal with the Field Studies Council (FSC).

The two parties have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the possibility of establishing the facility at the site once the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games are concluded. Under the proposals for the field studies centre, students would have the opportunity to gain experience in a range of areas, such as urban design, building successful places and managing the environment.

The centre would be capable of accommodating up to 150 beds and would primarily target secondary schools, although may be extended to primary school students and adult learners. OPLC chair Margaret Ford said: "Education is a key part of our vision to secure a sustainable legacy, and this is an exciting opportunity to explore options for London's first residential centre specialising in the built environment.

"We are already attracting a great deal of interest in the Olympic Park, helping us to secure a diverse offer that will bring people of all ages and background to the area after the 2012 Games."