Rafa
-
Posts
6,104 -
Joined
-
Last visited
-
Days Won
20
Posts posted by Rafa
-
-
So...if the Executive Board voted for host cities, who would have been chosen?
Rome over Athens? Paris over London? Toronto over Beijing?
-
dream dream dream
-
That said, I don't think the city with the highest score in the evaluation report should host.
I'd present Madrid as a lower risk than Tokyo.
With regards to visits by IOC members.
All IOC members visited Athens in 1996/1997 and look how that turned out .
-
As Baron says, If the IOC wants us to take its "we want to reduce the scale of the Games" story seriously, then it should appear to be serious about it.
Cutting the scale of the Games is not cutting out a baseball and softball venue. Its about making an executive board decision about which city offers the type of Games that would not inspire other cities to be extravagant.
Its about taking bold steps and shoving the diplomacy aside in evaluation reports by clearly stating, "and wtf do you think you will do with this 90,000 seater after the games?"
By allowing IOC Members to vote Sochi and London you're not sending the right message
-
I'd like Bogota to win either in 2015 or in the future.
They have made tremendous strides in turning their city around. They faced major transport and urban decay problems and turned things around for good. They are a great model for many cities with similar problems.
-
State the photographer name/username when using images from flickr.com
-
Do you know of any outdoor 375 metre Velodromes made of Concrete in the golden horseshoe area ?
I am sure knowledge of the requirements would really help Toronto 2015 LOL.
Jim jones
you could help them predict the clear winner, just like Abuja.
perhaps even advise on helping to set up some sort of public transport system. oh wait, Toronto actually has a public transport system.
-
wippee. lets save $2 million on the look of Games. a real breakthrough
-
Mo, that might be that "Bawlimore" accent you heard whenever Phelps speaks. I won't even attempt to mimic it here. But go check out a John Water movie or one from Barry Levinson (like "Diner") on video to understand what I'm talking about.
I know. Just find Phelps very odd.
-
he still speaks like a 5 year old.
ifts nof the triamf bart the stwuggle.
-
in other news, ive heard that Melbourne has become the unofficial backup for Delhi 2010
-
Mo, it looks like the CT Kerzner project is delayed due to the credit crisis.
It will be completed ahead of schedule, May 2009. Bottom centre of pic. Consists of a main hotel and apartments on a little island.
-
i think a roof collapse will be good for Canada. sort out its squeaky clean perfect life image. add a rebellious side to its international profile. look at what a roof collapse did for Nigeria.
-
id like to work on this bid. tell them to call me.
-
imagine it falls apart during the opening. or even better, a few days before. denver steps in as back up host .hahaha
-
winter schminter. see u in south africa
-
that opening was nice. kerzner's hotel opens in CT in 2009!! 7 starts! 3 minutes from the stadium, smack bang in the waterfront.
of course we'll only get a few celebs and 2 fireworks.
-
Isn't this a real threat though? How far along are they with construction?
If the village site is not available...what then? back to Melbourne?
-
Mo Rush officially backs Toronto 2015
-
Its on my "Excellence in design" list even before its complete.
-
luckily RSA 2010 only has the shitty germany 2006 ceremony to compete with..but watch me...ours will be even worse than that. nekkid african dancers, "animal" "safari" scenes, " crappy music...im glad its just a 1hr ceremony.
-
21 gold!!! its insane..we're so proud!
-
Just to make it clear. I do not want Calatrava like over spending. My main issue is with the design given the current budget. In no way should the post-Games legacy be affected but it could be improved. The aquatic facility reminds me of the London (not UK) Aquatic Centre, but then it all goes a bit boring with a large factory next to it. I also don't like when timber aspects are hidden as if its a bad thing.
Really like the Trout Skating rink, how on earth are they paying so little?
-
Actually, the architectural design for the curling venue is very fitting to Vancouverism - our style of architecture, that is most commonly referred to our condo buildings. As well, this was designed by a local architect and his design flair is also reflected in his other designs in the city:
A change in the current budget? VANOC nearly had to move the venue elsewhere because they couldn't find the finances to build this at the site. Had the city not stepped in, you would've seen an even more simpler.
You also have to remember that this is a community centre, in a residential area.....
i like these designs. but this is not what he has presented here.
Beijing Faces Post-olympic Dilemmas
in Beijing 2008 Summer Games
Posted
That would favour Madrid and Tokyo.