Is the French Capital Olympic-Ready? Investigating the Consequences of Hosting International Events on the Entire City
Some oddball medals events, like those involving urban planning and architectural design, were part of the Olympic games around the turn of the twentieth century. Even if these are no longer held as part of the Olympic Games, urban planning and architecture still play an important role in shaping the history of this international athletic event. To ensure a safe and pleasurable edition, cities that are bidding to host must adjust their infrastructure to accommodate venues, facilities, and all the supporting structures. This is also true in Paris. Despite the city’s experience of hosting the games twice more in the past century, the modern-day Games have presented immense hurdles. But because of the city’s massive infrastructure, authorities have been able to change the rules so that sustainable development can happen during and after the Games. With the opening ceremony just around the corner, it’s worth looking into the steps taken by local authorities and the lasting impacts of hosting the Olympics.
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Figure 2 Grand Palais Ephémère / Wilmotte & Associés Sa. Image Credit  Wilmotte & Associés Sa
Figure 3 Grand Palais Restoration by Chatillon Architectes . Image Credit: Laurent Kronenta
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