Deng, Y and Poon, S W (2011) Mega-challenges for mega-event flagships. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 7(1), pp. 23-37. ISSN 1745-2007
Abstract
The mega-event flagship (MEF) has enjoyed an increasing global popularity in mega-event catalysed urban renewal practices. Nevertheless, failures of heavily underused MEFs provide a reality check for those\ ambitious host cities. Even in the wake of the problem being 'globalized', related research is tangential, sporadic and reactive, which puts emerging mega-event hosts in a disadvantageous position. To rectify the imbalance, this article defines the MEF, reveals its nature, discusses its pressing problems and highlights its affiliated difficulties. Through a review of international literature and a case study from China, it is concluded that MEF development has become a global challenge. Host cities should raise their consciousness of crisis by asking 'whether', 'why' and 'how' before using such a high-risk approach.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | challenge; Expo 2010 Shanghai China; mega-event; risk; urban renewal |
| Index terms: | case study, Shanghai, urban renewal, China, mega-event flagship, consciousness |
| Subjects: | data collection methods, human factors and perception, post-disaster and reconstruction, Geography, urban design |
| Topics: | Urban Studies, Geographical Context, Research Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCE |
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