Routledge Legacies and Mega Events: Fact or Fairy Tales?

As cities invest massive amounts of public resources into sporting and large-scale events, the pressure to prove long-term benefits grows. This edited book from the Routledge Advances in Event Research Series addresses the debate surrounding whether these events actually transform socially deprived areas or fail to meet their promises. Written by international experts, this volume examines the different facets of mega-event legacies. It looks at the economic, environmental, and social impacts that occur after the event concludes. For researchers, students, and professionals in management and event studies, this book provides a critical look at the true value of hosting major international gatherings in the current economic climate. Understanding the tension between immense costs and the need to persuade tax-paying publics is central to this study. By exploring these complex themes, the text offers a deep dive into the reality of event-driven urban transformation and the lasting effects left behind in major cities.