Brilman, J.T. (2021) Legacies of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, a Vancouver case study. Bachelor thesis.
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Abstract
The following thesis studies the legacies left behind by the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Organizing a mega-event like the Olympic Winter Games requires the construction and upgrading of sports venues and infrastructure. A mega-event is often used by host nations as a catalyst for urban development. The event legacy is what remains present in a host city long after the event has passed. Vancouver celebrated the 10-year anniversary since the Games last year. This research discusses what the legacies of the Vancouver Winter Olympics are, what purpose they serve in the province of British Columbia, and their usage. Additionally, the research investigates how the organizing committee planned for lasting legacies and what lessons can be learned from the approach of VANOC (Vancouver Organizing Committee). Through qualitative semi-structured interviews with stakeholders involved in planning, organizing, and managing of the Games and their legacies, the research finds that Vancouver is home to many tangible legacies, such as the Richmond speedskating Oval and Hillcrest Center, as well as intangible legacies, such as increased Olympic competitiveness, social and economic benefits for people all over BC (British Columbia), and pride and memory of the Games. VANOC had a vision of an Olympic Games for everyone, with a rich legacy for the people of Vancouver, Whistler, and BC to enjoy long after the Games are gone. Through this vision, elaborate planning, and strong commitments from partners who shared this vision, VANOC was able to organize an Olympic Winter Games that benefits thousands of people in British Columbia to this day.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Degree programme: | Spatial Planning and Design |
| Supervisor: | Kuper, B.J. and Dijk, T. van |
| Date Deposited: | 04 Aug 2021 09:51 |
| Last Modified: | 04 Aug 2021 09:51 |
| URI: | https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3630 |
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