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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThe Dazzle and the Desolation of Stadiums in World Cup Host Cities
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/29/sports/worldcup/world-cup-2014-residents-wonder-how-new-stadiums-will-benefit-region-after-cup.html?_r=0I have to say, this is sobering, especially as for Rio, there will probably be more of what Brazilians call "Pharaoh" level construction projects.
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The Dazzle and the Desolation of Stadiums in World Cup Host Cities (Original Post)
DonCoquixote
Jun 2014
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ellenrr
(3,864 posts)1. the answer to how they will benefit the residents is..
they won't.
see Dave Zirin on the World Cup in Brazil:
http://truth-out.org/news/item/24630-imperial-sports-an-interview-with-dave-zirin
NV Whino
(20,886 posts)2. Excellent article
And, as the article states, the Oltmpucs fall into this same category. Be sure and read the. Comment section. There are some good ideas.
dembotoz
(16,734 posts)3. on occasion i find facinating articles on what places turn into after the first use is over
huge unused factories
amusement parks
sports stadiums
how quickly the silk purse becomes a sow's ear....
all that investment
becomes all that waste
surely we are a bright people
coming up with a second act for these buildings can not be impossible