Legacy evaluation and London, 2012 and the Cultural Olympiad |
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| Authors: | Carol Scott |
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| Institution: | 1. Carol Scott Associates, London, UKcarolannscott@fastmail.co.uk |
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| Abstract: | The Summer Olympic Games were held in London from 27th July to 12th August 2012 with the Paralympic Games following two weeks later. In the immediate aftermath, the event was heralded as an outstanding success with praise for efficient organisation, welcoming volunteers and sporting prowess. But how do we evaluate the longer term legacy of an event like the Olympic Games? This article explores developments within the last decade to establish a paradigm for evaluating the legacy of the Olympic Games. The development of the International Olympic Committee's focus on “legacy” planning introduces this article and is followed by a brief synopsis of the contribution that the UK has made to legacy evaluation. The final section suggests that one of London 2012s major contributions to the Olympic movement as a whole may be what an interrogation of the issues surrounding legacy evaluation tell us about legacy as a whole. |
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| Keywords: | evaluation impact legacy Cultural Olympiad Olympic Games |
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