The Olympics provide motivation for cities to address longstanding concerns

It is merely stating fact to say that hosting the Olympic Games is an enormous construction and infrastructure undertaking. However, the strict deadline and timeline of hosting the games may motivate cities and countries to tackle longstanding concerns to improve the quality of life for citizens.^[1] By tackling infrastructure, environmental, economic, and other concerns on a speedier timeline, the Olympic Games provides sufficient motivation and funding to address issues.^[2] London’s largely depressed and under resourced East End became revitalized by construction for the 2012 games, Barcelona once again became an international destination, Seoul’s Han River received a major cleanup for the 1988 Games, and citizens of Vancouver greatly appreciate the transit line built from downtown to the airport for their 2010 Games.^[3] The best example of all may be the Olympic Park District created for and following the 2000 Sydney Games. A thriving suburb has popped up around the district, hosting a variety of sports and entertainment events.