A historic-conceptual analysis of mega-sports events and their consequences in the contemporary city

Authors

  • Marcelo Andreoli Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
  • Tomas Moreira Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4067/S0250-71612015000300012

Keywords:

urban competitiveness, urban management, socio-territorial transformations

Abstract

Economic deregulation in most developed countries and increasing internationalization of capital have contributed to the emergence of global processes, defining a new environment for cities. In this context, strategic planning, Mega Urban Projects, and Mega-Sports events have become tools of a hegemonic discourse, being associated with benefits within a competitive global scenario. The development of thinking on Mega-Sports events leads us to questions the understanding of this phenomenon as a policy of urban restructuring. This article discusses the concepts of urban mega projects and mega-sports events regarding the construction of an Olympic image. Among the results, it has been found that urban mega projects represent differentiated structures within the urban context, as they do not support the fulfillment of the needs of the real population, but rather develop virtual demands. The paper concludes that the determination of the structure of cities has been transferred to the private sector forces that lack alternatives for the urban construction of social justice.

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Published

2015-04-30

How to Cite

Andreoli, M., & Moreira, T. (2015). A historic-conceptual analysis of mega-sports events and their consequences in the contemporary city. Revista EURE - Revista De Estudios Urbano Regionales, 41(123). https://doi.org/10.4067/S0250-71612015000300012

Issue

Vol. 41 No. 123 (2015)

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