No longer can a city win the Olympics without a wholesale spending of tax dollars to make the city pedestrian and athlete friendly. The first permanent bridge has been installed for the London 2012 Summer Olympics.
The bridge is just the first of 30 bridges that will be built specifically in anticipation of the 2012 Olympics. The bridge runs across the River Lea in the north part of the Olympic Village.
Implications - The bridge will have a lasting impact on London's famed infrastructure, which includes many iconic bridges which have gone down in history as popular tourist destinations. Despite the inconvenience and expenses behind this kind of construction, hosting the 2012 Summer Olympics will prove fruitful for London and its tourism industry.
London 2012 Olympic Architecture
Major Bridge Across River Lea
Trend Themes
1. Wholesale Spending of Tax Dollars - Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in finding cost-effective ways to improve infrastructure and public spaces for major events like the Olympics.
2. Pedestrian and Athlete Friendly Cities - There is a growing trend towards designing cities that prioritize the needs of pedestrians and athletes, opening up opportunities for urban planning and construction companies.
3. Permanent Olympic Infrastructure - The development of permanent infrastructure for Olympic events presents opportunities for architecture and engineering firms to create enduring structures with tourism potential.
Industry Implications
1. Urban Planning - The increasing focus on creating pedestrian-friendly cities for major events creates opportunities for innovative urban planning solutions.
2. Construction - The construction of infrastructure for major events like the Olympics requires efficient and cost-effective construction methods.
3. Architecture and Engineering - The demand for designing and building lasting Olympic infrastructure offers opportunities for architects and engineers to showcase their creativity and expertise.