London's Olympic Legacy: The Inside Track

This book provides a unique perspective on the behind-the-scenes planning of London's Olympic legacy, arguing that it will become a test-case city for future mega-events and offering lessons to be learned from its experience.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 241 pages
Publication date: 04 March 2019
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

This captivating book offers a distinctive insight into the intricate behind-the-scenes orchestration of London's Olympic legacy. The author secured unparalleled access to the legacy organizations, institutions, and individuals involved in the 2012 Games, granting her a unique perspective in a highly accessible and engaging manner. Through her writing, she skillfully captures the unfolding drama as London endeavored to harness the immense momentum of Olympic development and its commercial imperatives toward the greater goal of meaningful post-industrial regeneration in East London.

The book makes a compelling argument that London will emerge as the benchmark city against which the legacies of future Olympic Games and other sporting mega-events will be measured. It presents the first in-depth case study of a mega-event legacy planning operation, offering valuable lessons that can be drawn from London's experience.

Exploring the intricate relationship between mega-event planning and post-industrial urban regeneration, this book appeals to scholars and practitioners across a wide range of disciplines, including Sociology, Sport and Olympic Studies, Anthropology, Urban Studies, and Geography. It provides valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners engaged in urban and sport planning, helping them navigate the complexities of legacy development and its potential impact on communities.

Weight: 344g
Dimension: 150 x 210 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780230363441
Edition number: 1st ed. 2016