In 2012, over four billion people tuned in to watch the London Summer Olympics. As the single largest mega-event in the world, the Olympics has the power to captivate the global imagination. Long before athletes vie for a gold medal, however, competition between cities eager to host the Games kicks off with a rigorous bid process. The lengthy and expensive endeavor to host the Olympics is as high-stakes as any sporting event. Rather than encouraging cities to refrain from bidding, Bidding for Development takes a policy approach that challenges stakeholders to bid responsibly and...
In 2012, over four billion people tuned in to watch the London Summer Olympics. As the single largest mega-event in the world, the Olympics has the...
This book explores the intersection between transportation development and the Olympic bid process. It explores how cities who participate in the bidding process can accelerate their transportation development, regardless of the bid result.
This book explores the intersection between transportation development and the Olympic bid process. It explores how cities who participate in the bidd...
