Legacy strategies for future Olympic host cities

Research consists of an intensive literature study of five preceding summer Olympic Games and an in-depth case study of the London 2012 Olympics. In all cases the legacy-planning during the process is analysed and evaluated by making use of a strategic model. In the end the lessons learned from preceding Games and London are converted into...

"Using Football to Touch the World"

A transforming world The world is transforming as geographical locations are becoming less important as communication and transport facilities are expanding their domains, becoming increasingly efficient. The trend is clear; nations are opening their doors for people, trade, and knowledge in order to get involved in the world economy. We are now...

Olympic Legacy Development, the Road to Success

The legacy of the Olympic Games proofs to be problematic for many former host cities. A legacy most of the cities were after when bidding for the Games, only with a different outcome in mind. Large-scale urban areas within cities with empty stadiums and Olympic parks as a result. The post – Olympic period offers to little demand for the created...