Olympic displacement
[This came up the other week, and either Woj or James H dismissed it
as a problem.]
http://www.cohre.org/mega-events
Mega-events and Olympics
“The Olympic Games have displaced more than two million people in the
last 20 years…”
GENEVA, 5 JUNE 2007: The Olympic Games have displaced more than two
million people in the last 20 years, disproportionately affecting
minorities such as the homeless, the poor, Roma and African-
Americans, according to a new report, “Fair Play for Housing Rights:
Mega-Events, Olympic Games and Housing Rights”.
Download the Report and the associated Guidelines below.