In this chapter, I use the concept of creative destruction to theorize the ways in which the
planning and staging of mega-events reflect geographically uneven and politically volatile …

The 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles are widely viewed as a transitional
moment when the Olympic movement retreated from the idea of government-supported …

There is a common perception that infrastructure megaprojects are difficult to implement, as
they face many obstacles (cost overruns, political barriers and time delays). This was …

In Community Benefits, Jovanna P. Rosen explores a new pattern in urban development:
local residents and community representatives leveraging large-scale development projects …

The phenomenon of mega-events, once distinguished as 'special'or 'hallmark'events, has
arguably become normalised, reflecting their universal and thus ubiquitous nature–and their …

Although the topic of strategically leveraging the hosting of sport mega-events to achieve
socioeconomic outcomes has received some academic attention, research has not …

This article is based on field research in two South African host cities of the Men's Football
World Cup 2010 (eThekwini and Johannesburg). The discussed work is part of the research …

The concept of resilience has found an upsurge in both academic writings and public
policies. Its instrumentalist modes which often urge cities and communities to adapt to …

Mega-events such as the Olympic Games, World Cup finals and international political
summits are occasions of almost unparalleled economic, political and social significance for …

In this paper, we review the emerging geographical literature dealing with large‐scale
transnational real estate development projects (TREDs). Predominantly geared towards …