The current study describes changes in Rio resident attitudes regarding perceived social
legacy and examines its effect on support behaviours from pre-to post-Games stages. Four …

This paper examines the importance of legacy as a hidden agenda behind the ambitions
and haste attitude of Indonesian state leaders in relocating the capital. It also elucidates the …

Paris' successful bid for the 2024 Summer Olympics arises in the midst of a grand rethinking
of the politics of regional and local development in the Île-de-France region. Paris 2024 also …

Pafos's 'Open Air Factory'strategy for the 2017 ECoC was a simple yet imaginative concept
born out of a strong desire to re-draw the city's small-town character, diversify its economy …

This study aims to explore and describe the structural relationships among (a) perceptions of
Olympic legacy,(b) sport participation in the community and (c) resident support towards …

The article observes the case of the Expo 2015 by focusing on side cultural events and
heritage. By critically drawing on mega-event and smaller event literature, it is argued that …

Purpose Every community with the potential to organize a festival aims to actualize
increased participation to transform the community image and socio-cultural cohesion …

This open access book describes the three planning approaches and legacy impacts for the
Olympic Games in one locale: the city of Los Angeles, USA. The author critically compares …

Stadiums have long been viewed as anchors for urban regeneration, around which cities
can build districts for entertainment, consumption, and tourism (Bale & Moen, 2012; Gaffney …

This study aims to conduct a systematic review on human rights as related to mega-events
(MEs) to locate possible key areas and gaps for further research in the field. A systematic …