Olympic WK06(1)

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OLYMPIC IMPACTS EVT3203

Transcript of Olympic WK06(1)

OLYMPIC IMPACTSEVT3203ECONOMIC IMPACTECONOMIC IMPACT Job Creation. Extended length of stay. Increased income to the company and tax revenue. Destination promotion & increased in tourist visits. Image maker & increase in business opportunities.SOCIO-CULTURAL IMPACTSOCIO-CULTURAL IMPACT - POSITIVE Shared infrastructure The fostering of community/civic pride Generate global interest and contribute to the image of the host city Creating sociocultural awareness and peace Direct sociocultural supportSOCIO-CULTURAL IMPACTSOCIO-CULTURAL IMPACT - NEGATIVE Sex Health Disruption of the lifestyle of residents Crime and vandalism Commodification, staged authenticity and standardization.ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT - POSITIVE Infrastructure legacy Urban transformation and renewal Improved transport and communication Showcasing the environment Increasing environmental awareness ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT - NEGATIVE Pollution Noise Disturbance Destruction of heritage Environmental damage Traffic congestion POLITICALIMPACTPOLITICAL IMPACT Promotion of investment International prestige Improved profile Social cohesion Propagandizing Miss-allocation of funds of accountability Development of administrative skills Risk of event failure Loss of community ownership and control Legitimation of ideologyState guideline used by National Ecologically Sustainable Development policies for Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.This guideline primarily focused upon: a) Planning and construction of Olympic facilities b) Energy conservation c) Water conservation d) Avoidance and minimization of waste e) Maintenance of air, water and soil quality f) Protection of natural and cultural environmentsThis guideline primarily focused upon: g) Merchandising h) Ticketing i) Catering j) Waste management k) Transport l) Noise control