London Olympic Venues, Village Starting to Take Form As Construction Continues in Preparation for 2012 Games

The countdown has begun. (Photo/AP)

Here’s an aerial view of the Olympic stadium. (Photo/AP)

Here’s an aerial view of the aquatics center and the water polo arena. (Photo/AP)

They call this place the Velodrome. (Photo/AP)

Here’s a nice aerial view of the arenas. (Photo/AP)

Greenwich Park will host the equestrian events. (Photo/AP)

Here’s a wide view of Greenwich Park. (Photo/AP)

Yes, BMX will be back in 2012, four years after making its Olympic debut. (Photo/AP)

Beach volleyball in London? You bet. (Photo/AP)

Bump, set, spike. (Photo/AP)

Here’s an up-close view of the outside of the aquatics center. (Photo/AP)

Plenty of seats for next year’s pool party. (Photo/AP)

Here’s a rendering of what organizers expect the Olympic village to look like. (Photo/AP)