Developing a Framework for Evaluating Olympic and Paralympic Legacies

Tracey J. Dickson, Angela M. Benson & Deborah A. Blackman (2011): Developing a framework for evaluating Olympic and Paralympic legacies, Journal of Sport & Tourism, 16:4, pp. 285-302

Posted: 19 Jan 2013

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Tracey Dickson

University of Canberra

Angela Benson

University of Brighton

Deborah Ann Blackman

University of New South Wales (UNSW); University of Canberra

Date Written: January 17, 2013

Abstract

This paper seeks to add to the discourse surrounding Olympic and Paralympic legacies by proposing a flexible research framework that draws from previous research on legacies. It is noted that the bulk of the research has focussed on summer Olympics with little interest in Winter Olympics and virtually none for either the Summer or Winter Paralympics. Using the legacy radar framework, ‘profiles’ may be generated to aid in the comparison between diverse legacies that may occur in different fields, such as sport, infrastructure, social capital, the environment and economic impacts, over a range of dimensions including time, place and costs. It is suggested that this framework has the potential for further development to reflect the changing agendas of host communities and interest groups. The dimensions include positive and negative legacies and metrics that may be applied across events.

Keywords: Olympics, Paralympics, Legacies, Impacts, Mega events

Suggested Citation

Dickson, Tracey and Benson, Angela and Blackman, Deborah Ann, Developing a Framework for Evaluating Olympic and Paralympic Legacies (January 17, 2013). Tracey J. Dickson, Angela M. Benson & Deborah A. Blackman (2011): Developing a framework for evaluating Olympic and Paralympic legacies, Journal of Sport & Tourism, 16:4, pp. 285-302, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2202212

Tracey Dickson

University of Canberra ( email )

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601
Australia

Angela Benson

University of Brighton ( email )

Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton BN2 4AT
United Kingdom

Deborah Ann Blackman (Contact Author)

University of New South Wales (UNSW) ( email )

Kensington
High St
Sydney, NSW 2052
Australia

University of Canberra ( email )

Canberra, ACT 2601
Australia

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