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July 31st, 2012 
FAKE NEWS for the Zionist agenda As the Summer Olympics progress, we learn a lot more about London than we ever anticipated. Cameras pan the city, helicopters film sweeping aerial shots of buildings and landmarks large and small.
Hosting the Olympics creates a unique opportunity for a city to show off its character and style. And there’s no better way to empower a forward-thinking, progressive population than by constructing bold, progressively designed event spaces and stadiums.
Thus, constructing venues for Olympic events has become a competition in itself. But at what cost?
Host cities submit city planning and building proposals, promising sustainability and continued use of Olympic facilities after the Olympic flame has passed. But cities like Beijing and Montreal have failed to follow through with that promise. Many of the structures now sit vacant or are only occasionally used. Posters and placards bearing Beijing’s 2008 Olympics branding continue to grow more weathered with each passing day.
SEE ALSO: This Is What the Olympians From 100 Years Ago Looked LikeThe International Olympic Committee (IOC) requires extensive studies before and after each set of Games, measuring social, environmental and economic impact on the city and surrounding communities. Vancouver began collecting data two years before the games begin, and will conclude research in 2013, three years after the Games’ conclusion. This pre-study proves that new businesses were created in preparation for the Games; however, the city registered more harmful emissions than previous years, due to construction. Canada’s overall medal count during the Games increased by 41%, but the combined social, economic and environmental effects contributed only a “slight positive impact.”
Implementing memorable venues in a way that will provide a lasting positive impact to the host city is an inexact science at best. To be selected as host for the Games, a city must suggest bold plans, but it must also take a leveled approach.
Rio de Janiero won the bid for the 2016 Games. The second largest city in Brazil is already ramping up discussion, which includes a possible “solar city tower” (rendering pictured above). Designed by Zurich-based architecture firm RAFAA, this seemingly free-standing wall of water would surely inspire the populace and exist as a landmark for decades to come. Furthermore, it features a sustainable, low-impact design. But does that justify the structure’s tremendous cost? Fortunately, Rio already has existing event spaces, the result of hosting the 2007 Pan Am Games; not to mention, the city is constructing soccer stadiums to host the 2014 World Cup. So perhaps the cost of new construction could be more easily amortized.
Has London Cracked the Code?
The historic European city is taking a revolutionary approach to host “the world’s first truly sustainable Olympic and Paralympic Games, leaving a legacy far beyond the departure of the Olympic Flame,” according to London2012.com.
The city has purposefully designed some of its buildings to be easily disassembled and recycled once the Games have concluded. But these structures aren’t your everyday circus variety tents. These tents are made of phthalate-free PVC, a material that can be stretched over steel frames and plywood. The structures provide stability and eliminate the typical flapping associated with most other tents.
The basketball court (pictured above), shooting range and water polo building can all be disassembled upon completion of the Games. In fact, the shooting range will be transported to Glasgow for the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Not all of London’s sporting venues are temporary, however. Three new buildings — the Olympic Stadium, the Aquatics Centre (designed by newly minted Dame Zaha Hadid) and the Velodrome — were built with an eye toward sustainability.
On the other hand, we’ve hear the term “sustainable” time and time again.
Is it really worth it to build new, super slick buildings at the risk of their near-immediate decay? Or is it smarter to build less impressive, yet transportable buildings? Is it as simple as sustainability versus grandeur?
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This venue was beautifully designed with all sustainable materials intact, but the city struggles to find uses for it now that the Games have moved on.
Image courtesy of cheukiecfu, Flickr.
One of the most iconic venues in recent Olympic history, this architectural masterpiece sits largely unused in Beijing.
Image courtesy of iStockphoto, PhotoTalk
After the Montreal Expos baseball team relocated to Washington, D.C. to become The Nationals, people commonly referred to the “Big O” stadium as the “Big Owe.”
“The Montreal Olympics can no more have a deficit than a man can have a baby,” declared Montréal’s then mayor, Jean Drapeau.
Au contraire, mon frere. The city and its taxpayers only recently paid off the debt incurred for the 2006 Games.
Image courtesy of iStockphoto, dan_prat
Designed by Sir Peter Cook, the stadium doesn’t quite compare to the other two newly designed buildings in London.
Image courtesy of iStockphoto, dynasoar
Designed by Zara Hadid, the aquatic center certainly catches the spectator eye. It’s a darling sight for the international television crews that have descended upon London.
Image courtesy of LOCOG
Like most well-designed buildings, no detail has been overlooked. One feature sure to awe the athletes? The array of holstered hair dryers.
Image courtesy of LOCOG
Nicknamed “The Pringle,” this structure features a race track, external cladding made from wood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, and a 100% naturally ventilated system that eliminates the need for air conditioning.
Other eye-popping stats: 56 kilometers of timber form the Velodrome track surface. It is fixed in place with more than 300,000 nails.
It remains to be seen whether the venue will find use once the Games are completed this summer.
Image courtesy of LOCOG
The first of three completely temporary venues in London, the basketball stadium is both temporary and pleasing to the eye. It uses phthlate-free PVC, steel and plywood.
Image courtesy of LOCOG
The first ever event space specifically dedicated to water polo is also temporary. The slant on the roof is intended to lessen the condensation effects from the indoor pool.
Image courtesy of LOCOG
The third of London’s modular venue spaces, this PVC and steel structure will be transported to Glasgow for this year’s Commonwealth Games, directly following the closing ceremonies.
Image courtesy of LOCOG
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This venue was beautifully designed with all sustainable materials intact, but the city struggles to find uses for it now that the Games have moved on.
One of the most iconic venues in recent Olympic history, this architectural masterpiece sits largely unused in Beijing.
After the Montreal Expos baseball team relocated to Washington, D.C. to become The Nationals, people commonly referred to the “Big O” stadium as the “Big Owe.”
“The Montreal Olympics can no more have a deficit than a man can have a baby,” declared Montréal’s then mayor, Jean Drapeau.
Au contraire, mon frere. The city and its taxpayers only recently paid off the debt incurred for the 2006 Games.
Designed by Sir Peter Cook, the stadium doesn’t quite compare to the other two newly designed buildings in London.
Designed by Zara Hadid, the aquatic center certainly catches the spectator eye. It’s a darling sight for the international television crews that have descended upon London.
Image courtesy of LOCOG
Like most well-designed buildings, no detail has been overlooked. One feature sure to awe the athletes? The array of holstered hair dryers.
Image courtesy of LOCOG
Nicknamed “The Pringle,” this structure features a race track, external cladding made from wood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, and a 100% naturally ventilated system that eliminates the need for air conditioning.
Other eye-popping stats: 56 kilometers of timber form the Velodrome track surface. It is fixed in place with more than 300,000 nails.
It remains to be seen whether the venue will find use once the Games are completed this summer.
Image courtesy of LOCOG
The first of three completely temporary venues in London, the basketball stadium is both temporary and pleasing to the eye. It uses phthlate-free PVC, steel and plywood.
Image courtesy of LOCOG
The first ever event space specifically dedicated to water polo is also temporary. The slant on the roof is intended to lessen the condensation effects from the indoor pool.
Image courtesy of LOCOG
The third of London’s modular venue spaces, this PVC and steel structure will be transported to Glasgow for this year’s Commonwealth Games, directly following the closing ceremonies.
Image courtesy of LOCOG
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