A Study on the Economic Interaction between Large-scale Sports Events and Urban Infrastructure: Based on the case Studies of Beijing Olympic Games and London Olympic Games

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10.2991/978-94-6463-811-0_66How to use a DOI?

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Large-scale sports events; Urban infrastructure; Post-game facilities utilization

Abstract

The promotion of urban infrastructural improvements and sustainable progress, large-scale events in sports serve as significant opportunities. Discussed within this paper are the 2008 Olympic Games held in Beijing alongside London’s 2012 Olympics as instances, examining through empirical analysis alongside constructed theoretical models, both short-term drivers and long-lasting transformational mechanisms these occasions effect on city infrastructure. It was discovered that such sporting events spurred leapfrogging advancements in facilities like transport because of what is identified as a “space-time compression” phenomenon. Post-event resource usage became highly efficient in each region thanks to techniques like modular design implementation, along with market-driven operations augmented by green technologies. Highlighted within this study is a proposed framework termed “triple helix synergy,” underscoring crucial roles for planning adaptability seen, community involvement witnessed, plus innovations concerning technology when avoiding any “white elephant effect.” Identified here in conclusions: entire-cycle pre-planning must occur for event infrastructures, balancing over-publicization versus commercial appeal while improving resource-use efficiency seen under circular economy considerations. Thus it can be noted, herein rests not only a basis theoretically but practically given – for planning optimization among city administration facilitates and driving forces that harness enduring rewards from infrastructural foundations surrounding these activities.

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TI  - A Study on the Economic Interaction between Large-scale Sports Events and Urban Infrastructure: Based on the case Studies of Beijing Olympic Games and London Olympic Games
BT  - Proceedings of the 2025 5th International Conference on Enterprise Management and Economic Development (ICEMED 2025)
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