Los Angeles bid for the 2024 Summer Olympics

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Bids for the
2024 (2024) Summer Olympics and Paralympics
Overview
Games of the XXXIII Olympiad
XVII Paralympic Games
Logo of the campaign.
Details
City Los Angeles, United States
Chair Casey Wasserman
NOC United States Olympic Committee (USOC)
Previous Games hosted
1932 Summer Olympics
1984 Summer Olympics

The Los Angeles bid for the 2024 Summer Olympics and Summer Paralympics is an ongoing attempt to bring the 2024 Summer Olympics to the city of Los Angeles. It is one of four candidate cities along with Paris, France; Rome, Italy; and Budapest, Hungary.[1] Los Angeles was chosen by the United States Olympic Committee on August 28, 2015 after the Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to back the bid.[2][3] This is the second city that has been submitted by the USOC for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Boston, Massachusetts was originally chosen to be the American bid, but withdrew on July 27, 2015 due to potential cost overruns.[4] Los Angeles also originally bid for the USOC's nomination in late 2014, when Boston was chosen over Los Angeles, Washington, DC, and San Francisco.[5] Los Angeles previously hosted the 1932 Summer Olympics and the 1984 Summer Olympics. Los Angeles is bidding for 2024 Summer Olympics. If given the games, Los Angeles will become the first city to host the games since the 1996 Summer Olympics, and the third time Los Angeles will host the Summer Olympics since the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. On July 28, 2024, it would be the 40th Anniversary since the previous games.

Bid history

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Initial campaign logo

In 2006, Los Angeles entered the bidding to become the US applicant city for the 2016 Summer Olympics; the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) selected Chicago instead that year. In September 2011, Los Angeles was awarded the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games.[6] In March 2013, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa sent a letter to the USOC stating that the city was interested in bidding to host the 2024 Olympic Games.[7] On 17 September 2013, the L.A. County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution seeking interest in the games.[8]

On April 26, 2014, the Southern California Committee for the Olympic Games announced its bid proposal for the 2024 Olympics.[9] On July 27, 2015, after Boston withdrew its bid for the 2024 Summer Olympics, Mayor Eric Garcetti stated "I continue to believe that Los Angeles is the ideal Olympic city and we have always supported the USOC in their effort to return the Games to the United States. I would be happy to engage in discussions with the USOC about how to present the strongest and most fiscally responsible bid on behalf of our city and nation."[10]

On July 28, 2015, the USOC contacted Los Angeles about the possibility of stepping in as a replacement bidder for the 2024 Summer Games.[11] On August 28, 2015 the Los Angeles City Council gave its support to a possible city bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. The move by the Ad Hoc Committee on the 2024 Summer Olympics followed a discussion about a joinder agreement that city officials say is needed for the USOC to submit Los Angeles to the IOC as its bid city. In the event the USOC chooses Los Angeles as the nation’s bid city, the agreement would serve as a commitment by city leaders that they will pursue the Games.[12] On September 1, 2015, the LA City Council voted 15-0 to support a bid for the 2024 Olympic Games. Mayor Eric Garcetti began negotiations with the U.S. Olympic Committee without obligating the city financially.[13] The U.S. Olympic Committee finalized its selection moments after the LA City Council's vote.[14][15] On September 3, 2015, Mayor Garcetti, bid chairman Casey Wasserman and U.S. Olympic leaders met with IOC President Thomas Bach in Lausanne, Switzerland, to discuss their plans. Garcetti said in a conference call: "I think it is time for America to bring the Olympics back home.... The United States loves the Olympics and the Olympics loves the United States.".[16] On September 14, 2015, Los Angeles 2024 released a video touting the city's campaign to host the 2024 Summer Olympics.The bid committee also emphasizes population diversity and includes more than a few panoramic shots of downtown with captions touting L.A. as the "Western Capital of the US" and the "Eastern Capital of the Pacific Rim."[17]

On September 23, 2015, Los Angeles 2024 leaders are taking the next steps toward bringing the Olympic Games back to Los Angeles. On Thursday September 24, 2015, LA 2024 Chairman Casey Wasserman will attend a two-day U.S. Olympic Committee assembly in Colorado Springs, where he will meet privately with the USOC's board of directors and speak before a larger group of athletics officials.[18] On 24 September 2015 Los Angeles 2024 named Olympic swimming medalist Janet Evans its vice chair and director of athlete relations.[19] On October 27, 2015, Mayor Eric Garcetti and sports executive Casey Wasserman represented Los Angeles at an international Olympic assembly in Washington, D.C. that week.[20] On November 11, 2015, the Los Angeles 2024 bid committee has added two people to its board of directors Magic Johnson and Maria Elena Durazo as vice chairs.[21] On November 12, 2015 Los Angeles 2024 named Gene Sykes who will take leave from Goldman Sachs to work as an unpaid chief executive for the bid committee.[22]

On December 15, 2015. the Los Angeles 2024 bid committee said it is close to finalizing a working agreement with the LA City Council.The "memorandum of understanding" would obligate LA 2024 to bring future key contracts before the council. It has received an ad hoc committee approval and soon will be presented to all council members, said Gene Sykes, the chief executive of LA 2024.[23] On December 15, 2015, the Los Angeles bid committee had been focusing on security issues. LA 2024 officials, said they have contacted local, county and state governments to seek help with plans to safeguard the event."It's obviously a very high priority for us," LA 2024 Chief Executive Gene Sykes said in a teleconference after meeting with the U.S. Olympic Committee in New York that Tuesday afternoon.[24] On January 13, 2015, Los Angeles 2024 officials said they are "thrilled to welcome" the construction of a $2-billion-plus,state-of-the-art football stadium in Inglewood and believes the arrival of one—and perhaps two -- NFL teams will bolster its chances.[25]

On January 15, 2016, Los Angeles lawmakers approved an agreement that formally ensures the City Council would have to sign off on the upcoming bid for the 2024 Summer Olympics.Council members contend that the pact with the LA 2024 Committee, known as a memorandum of understanding, will provide needed financial protections as L.A.'s Olympic proposal is developed.[26] On January 25, 2016, the Los Angeles 2024 committee announced that it plans to place its Olympic Village on the UCLA campus.LA 2024 also announced that media members and some Olympic officials would be housed in a 15-acre residential complex USC intends to build.[27] On January 28, 2016 the Los Angeles 2024 bid committee named Anita DeFrantz a long time International Olympic Committee member as senior advisor for legacy, charging her with finding ways to make the Games benefit the region long after the 17-day competition ends.[28] On January 29, 2016 Los Angeles 2024 announced it has hired veteran Olympic executive and consultant Terrence Burns to serve as chief marketing officer.[29] On February 1, 2016 IOC President Thomas Bach made a two day tour of Los Angeles.[30]

On February 16, 2016 LA24 Angeles has taken the next step in its branding campaign. LA 2024 unveiled a new logo and slogan on Tuesday evening and planned to launch a new website by midnight.The logo features an angel in the colors of the sunset with wings outstretched and a sun shining from its heart. The slogan is: "Follow the Sun." The logo is created by 72andSunny.[31] On February 23, 2016 more than 88% of Angelenos are in favor of the city's hosting the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games bid, according to a survey conducted by Loyola Marymount University, which received 2,425 responses.[32] On February 24, 2016 Kobe Bryant,Will Ferrel,and Jessica Alba lead a cast of local celebrities in a new video pitching Los Angeles for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

The 2 1/2-minute spot, titled "Where will you be in 2024?", was released Wednesday by LA 2024, the private committee that is orchestrating the bid. Familiar scenes of the city's skyline and beaches are interlaced with snippets of young people skateboarding, rowing and fencing. Restaurateur Roy Choi makes an appearance. Mayor Eric Garcetti dribbles a soccer ball down a hallway at City Hall.[33] On February 25, 2016 Los Angeles 2024 officials have partnered with Snapchat in a move they hope will further their campaign to position Los Angeles as the young, innovative choice for the 2024 Summer Olympics.[34] On March 4, 2016 the private committee bidding to bring the 2024 Summer Olympics to Los Angeles will continue its social media campaign on Friday with an online Q&A featuring Chairman Casey Wasserman and former Olympic swimmer Janet Evans on Facebook.[35] On March 7, 2016 the LA 2024 committee has named former Paralympic athlete Candace Cable as a vice chair.[36]

On March 8, 2016 The LA 2024 bid committee announced its athletes' advisory commission during a U.S. Olympic Committee event at The Beverly Hilton.[37] On March 10, 2016 Los Angeles, officials bidding for the 2024 Summer Olympics have turned their focus to temporary facilities that might be needed.Current plans include an elevated track built over the football field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and a proposal to temporarily convert Figueroa Street into a miles-long promenade for pedestrians and bicyclists.[38] On March 18, 2016 the leader of the California Senate has introduced a bill that would provide up to $250 million in financial guarantees as part of Los Angeles’ bid for the 2024 Summer Olympics.[39]

On April 4, 2016 the private committee bidding to bring the Summer Games back to Los Angeles will have five representatives in Madrid during that week to attend an International Olympic Committee workshop.[40] On April 8, 2016 the LA 2024 committee has launched a series of town hall meetings with Olympic and Paralympic athletes nationwide.[41] On April 15, 2016 the private committee will send six representatives to the SportAccord Convention in Switzerland.[42] On April 22, 2016 International relations have been a priority for LA 2024 over the past few months, with representatives of Los Angeles' Olympic bid committee traveling to visit sports officials around the world.[43] On April 29, 2016 LA 2024 signed on as a sponsor of LA Hacks.Students were asked to create apps that would promote fitness and enhance the fan experience at live sporting events.[44]

On May 10, 2016 LA2024 brought aboard a four-time Olympian and also — more significantly — an International Olympic Committee member. Angela Ruggiero will serve as chief strategy officer for the private committee bidding to bring the Summer Games back to Southern California.[45] On May 23, 2016 LA2024 added Jim Ford, a former investment management firm executive, to its Olympic bid committee as senior adviser.[46]

Bid process

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IOC

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Budget

Olympic Agenda 2020 reforms costs by former host cities Beijing in 2008 (US $44billions) and London in 2012 (US$11billions). Los Angeles is spending $300 billion on transport.

Sustainability

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Transport and Infrastructure

Blue Red Purple Green Gold Expo Crenshaw/LAX Line Orange Line Silver Line

People

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LA 2024 bid Committee

Key Member of LA 2024 Bid Committee Olympics and Paralympics experience sports working LA 2024 Bid Team

Legacy of the Games

Sport Venues

The Los Angeles Olympic Delivery Authority–the public body in Los Angeles Olympic Movement. Los Angeles's sport facilities and national sports venues–the sports programme. The Coliseum is the proposed venues for athletics and the opening and closing ceremonies stapes center could host basketball. LA 2024 53 member athletes commission LA 2024 welcome olympians and paralymians

Social Economic and Benefit

The theme embodies Agenda 2020 reform LA Sport Arena World Map of Olympics in Los Angeles.

Proposed venues

The 2024 Los Angeles Olympic bid takes advantage of a large amount of existing and temporary venues in and around the Los Angeles area.[47] LA 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. Candidature File Stage 1 United States Olympic Committee pages 8–10

Downtown cluster

Valley cluster

  • Sepulveda Basin- Canoe Slalom (8,000); Equestrian (eventing: 20,000, jumping, dressage: 12,000); Modern Pentathlon (2,000); Shooting (3,000)

Coastal cluster

  • UCLA- Field Hockey (primary: 15,000, secondary: 5,000); Indoor Volleyball (13,500); Water Polo (5,000); Olympic Village
  • Santa Monica State Beach- Beach Volleyball (12,000); Triathlon (2,500); Open Water Swimming (5,000)

South Bay cluster

Other venues

See also

References

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External links

Candidature file

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