Book chapter
How does hosting the Olympics benefit local communities?: An examination of Tokyo 2020
Events and Society, pp.65-70
Routledge How Events Transform Society Series, Routledge, 1st
2025
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Abstract
This chapter explores the social impacts of hosting the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on local communities. It discusses the concept of 'mega event legacy', focusing on both short-term and long-term social effects. The chapter critiques the negative impacts, such as displacement and rising living costs, while also considering potential benefits like improved infrastructure and increased international visibility. It calls for more strategic planning to maximize positive legacies and mitigate adverse effects on local residents.
Details
- Title
- How does hosting the Olympics benefit local communities?: An examination of Tokyo 2020
- Creators
- Judith Mair - University of QueenslandMike Duignan - University of Paris (France, Paris)
- Contributors
- Mike Duignan (Editor) - University of Paris (France, Paris)
- Publication Details
- Events and Society, pp.65-70
- Series
- Routledge How Events Transform Society Series
- Publisher
- Routledge; London
- Edition
- 1st
- Identifiers
- 991013310017902368
- Copyright
- © 2025 selection and editorial matter, Mike Duignan; individual chapters, the contributors.
- Academic Unit
- Office of the PVC (Academic Innovation)
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Book chapter