Report of the IOC Evaluation Commission

for the Games of the XXX Olympiad

in 2012

Report of the IOC Evaluation Commission

for the Games of theXXX Olympiad

in 2012

© International Olympic CommitteeLausanne, Switzerland

22 March 2005

Original version: English

I N T E R N A T I O N A L O L Y M P I C C O M M I T T E E

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CONTENTSContents

Introduction 4

Paris 9

New York 27

Moscow 45

London 63

Madrid 81

Summaries 97

Appendices 103

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INTRODUCTIONIntroduction

The IOC Evaluation Commission for the Games ofthe XXX Olympiad in 2012 (the Commission) ispleased to present the results of its evaluation of thefive Candidate Cities for these Games. Listed in theofficial order of drawing of lots, these cities are Paris(FRA), New York (USA), Moscow (RUS), London(GBR) and Madrid (ESP).

Nine cities initially submitted applications to hostthe 2012 Olympic Games: Paris (FRA), Leipzig(GER), New York (USA), Istanbul (TUR), Havana(CUB), Moscow (RUS), London (GBR), Madrid (ESP)and Rio de Janeiro (BRA). The nine cities wereassessed by a group of experts who presented areport to the IOC Executive Board. On 18 May 2004,the IOC Executive Board selected the five CandidateCities listed above.

Throughout the 2012 bid process, the IOC hascontinued to build on and improve the quality ofthe services it offers to bid cities through theOlympic Games observer programme, bid cityseminars and access to the IOC’s Olympic GamesKnowledge Management programme. As a result,the 2012 Applicant and Candidate Cities have hadmore information and expertise available to themthan ever before.

The Commission notes that this is reflected in thedetailed planning and comprehensive strategiesimplemented by the Candidate Cities on such issuesas sustainability, accessibility and integrated citydevelopment. In particular, it notes that therecommendations of the IOC Olympic Games StudyCommission have been taken into consideration bythe Candidate Cities and applied according to eachcity’s specific plans.

Based on such in-depth reflection and analysis, theinvestments made throughout the bid process canbe seen to generate positive legacies from the bidirrespective of whether the city is awarded the Games. Bidding for the Olympic Games is also proving to be a catalyst for the regeneration ofcity areas, accelerated construction of generalinfrastructure and sports facilities and for high-levelpolitical, financial and administrative collaboration,showing the unique nature and influence of theOlympic Games.

The high quality of the candidature files and thepresentations made to the Commission during itsvisits has greatly assisted the Commission in itsassessment of each city’s proposal and in thepreparation of this report. During its visits theCommission was very pleased to meet with the IOCmembers in the respective countries.

The 2012 Evaluation Commission is composed ofrepresentatives of all components of the OlympicMovement: the IOC, IFs, NOCs, athletes, IPC, formerorganisers of Olympic Games and experts (seeAppendix A).

The Commission has carried out a detailed,technical analysis of the five Candidate Cities, toassist the IOC in the important decision of electingthe Host City and to underline the challenges thatcould be faced in each of these cities during theseven years leading up to and including the 2012Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The Commission’s task is a technical and fact-findingone: to verify the information stated in the candidaturefile, to determine whether proposed plans are feasibleand to make a qualitative assessment of risk.

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The Commission followed the same workingprocedures in each Candidate City: briefingsessions were held on all 17 themes of the IOCCandidature Procedure and Questionnaire andvisits were made to each of the proposed venues inthe city (see Appendix B for visit dates).

The Commission has taken into consideration allinformation received up until its departure from therespective cities.

The Commission’s report is presented on a city-by-city basis, in the order of drawing of lots. The reportsare followed by an overall summary of each city.

The Commission’s report reflects the unanimousopinion of its members.

GENERAL ISSUES

To complete this introduction, the following generalissues address a number of points which arecommon to all Candidate Cities and are thereforenot covered in each city’s individual report.

1. Travel timesAll travel times mentioned in the Commission’sreport are average 2012 bus travel times, asprovided by the Candidate Cities in theircandidature files. Where the Commission feelstravel times are not achievable, a comment hasbeen made in the report.

2. Accommodation (see appendix C)The IOC requires Candidate Cities to guarantee:

- 40,000 rooms in various categories - A USD room rate in 2012 dollars for IOC

hotels (1,800 rooms)

- For other accredited constituent groups a formulato calculate USD 2012 room rates.

During its visit, the Commission verified the hotelrating systems used by all Candidate Cities andtheir equivalence to the internationally-acceptedstar rating system used in this report.

3. TaxThe 2012 Candidate Cities were requested toprovide an analysis of all potential direct andindirect tax exposures that parties of the OlympicMovement would be faced with, if the Games wereorganised in their country. Cities confirmed thateither tax exemptions existed, would be enactedthrough legislation or that the OCOG would bearthe cost of non-recoverable withholding taxes.

4. TechnologyThe Commission has not commented ontechnology in the individual city reports as itconsiders that each of the five countries in questionhas a modern technology structure and servicesystem and that technology infrastructure in thefive Candidate Cities would be adequate to hostOlympic and Paralympic Games in 2012.

5. SecurityTerrorism has become a global concern and affectsall Candidate Cities equally. The Commission hasnot commented on this element of security in theindividual city reports as it considers that all citiesand their respective countries have demonstrated acommitment to maintaining a high level ofvigilance and implementing prevention methods.

6. Natural disastersNone of the five Candidate Cities is geographicallysituated in areas which are normally subject tonatural disasters.

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INTRODUCTIONIntroduction

7. Olympic programmeAll five Candidate Cities have agreed to provide thevenues and facilities necessary for the hosting ofany potential new sport to be included on theOlympic programme. Decisions regarding theOlympic programme will be taken by the IOCSession in July 2005 in Singapore.

8. Test eventsEach of the five Candidate Cities has committed toorganising a test event in every sport at Olympicvenues and has made the necessary provision inthe budget.

9. Public opinionAs additional background information, the IOCconducted its own opinion poll in the CandidateCities and their respective countries in December2004. The results of this poll can be found inAppendix D.

10. Letters of concernAs is the case with each edition of the OlympicGames, letters of concern are addressed to theCommission. The Commission received requests tomeet with representatives of certain groups duringits visits to London, New York and Paris, to whichit agreed. The Commission noted that none of thesegroups were against the Olympic Games. Theirconcerns related to specific sites and were mainlyof an environmental and social nature.

11. Torch relayWhilst the Commission has acknowledged eachcity’s plans for a torch relay in 2012, eachCandidate City was informed during theCommission’s visit that any proposal would requirediscussion with the IOC after the election of theHost City and that such proposal would need tocomply with the IOC’s policy for the torch relay.

12. MapsA map of each city’s project is included in AppendixE. These maps, taken from the cities’ candidaturefiles, will assist readers in understanding each city’soverall concept and to situate the venues.

13. Number of venues - counting methodsFor each Candidate City, venues have beencounted according to the following principles:

- Road courses are not counted as venues- In the case of venues with multiple halls, each

separate hall is counted as one venue.

AppendicesA. Composition of the CommissionB. List of visit datesC. Accommodation tableD. Summary of IOC opinion poll resultsE. MapsF. AbbreviationsG. Signatures

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PARISParis

Dates of the Olympic GamesParis proposes Friday 27 July to Sunday 12 Augustas the period for the Olympic Games, based on themost favourable climatic conditions for the athletes.The traditional French summer holiday periodshould ensure lower traffic and public transportpressures and lower accommodation demands.

Olympic Games conceptParis has based its vision on the longstandingrelationship between Olympism and France andhas planned athlete-centred Games, with significantathlete involvement in the candidature phase. Acommitment has been made to continue this athleteinvolvement through to Games organisation.

The Games concept consists of two major clusters close to the Olympic Village, encompassing17 competition venues, including the Olympicstadium, as well as the planned IBC/MPC. As a consequence, approximately 77% of athletes would compete at venues within 10 minutes of theOlympic Village.

Paris has fully taken into account the OlympicGames Study Commission’s recommendations inits use, in particular, of existing infrastructure andthe need for sustainable development. For thisreason, a high number of temporary venues (13)would be used.

Plans are backed by a strong and ongoingcommunications strategy starting in 2005, funds forwhich are included in the OCOG budget.

Legacy and impactParis has committed to providing a legacy to thecity, the region, French athletes and the communitygenerally, through the building of new sportsvenues including the aquatic centre, the velodromeand the canoe kayak slalom course and throughprogrammes to increase the regular participation ofyoung people in sport.

The Olympic Village would provide a significantnew housing opportunity for inner Paris throughthe regeneration of a partly disused railyard and thedesire to build an exemplary sustainable urbandistrict which would set a new standard for urbandevelopment in France.

With the planned urban development and thestrong support for environmental responsibility andaccessibility at the highest level across all Olympicprojects, the Olympic Games legacy should besignificant.

The Paralympic Games are well integrated into theplanning of Paris 2012.

OLYMPIC GAMESCONCEPT ANDLEGACY

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PARISParis

The population of the Paris region is expected togrow from 11.1 to 11.5 million by 2012.

Political structure and responsibilityFrance is a constitutional republic with a presidentelected every five years by universal suffrage. Thegovernment is led by the Prime Minister who isappointed by the President from the majorityparliamentary party.

The Mayor of Paris chairs the bid. The regionalgovernment of Ile-de-France and the various localauthorities would act as head contractors on mostinfrastructure projects required for the Games.

National economyThe economy is currently very stable and thecurrency is strong. World Bank statistics indicatethat, in 2003, France had the fifth largest economyin the world and a preliminary estimate on theaverage annual growth rate was 0.1% withdomestic price inflation at 2.1%.

SupportThe President of France and all three levels ofgovernment (national, region – Ile-de-France – andcity) are deeply involved in the bid. Politicalsupport was demonstrated through the participationof the Prime Minister and various governmentministers during the Commission’s visit. In addition,all the main political parties, the corporate sectorand the labour unions support the bid.

A public opinion poll commissioned by the IOCshows the following levels of support to host the2012 Olympic Games: 85% support in Paris and79% support throughout France.

GuaranteesThe bid committee has provided all guaranteesrequired by the IOC.

Part of the land required for the Olympic Villageand the Northern competition cluster has alreadybeen purchased by the city. In response to theCommission’s enquiries about the remaining landneeded for the Olympic projects, the bid committeeclarified the legal framework within which it isplanned to negotiate land purchase or carry outland appropriation as part of the city’s developmentplan. The Commission was satisfied that the landwould be available for construction.

LegislationIf Paris were awarded the Games, a special“Olympic Law”, a copy of which was presented tothe Commission during its visit, would be passed which would facilitate the organisation ofthe Games. In view of the support expressed by all parties, the Commission believes the law wouldbe passed.

AgreementsBetween October and November 2004, threeseparate documents were signed detailing thedifferent responsibilities and financial commitmentsof the national government, the Ile-de-Franceregion and the city of Paris regarding venueconstruction. The Commission believes that havingsuch agreements in place before the election of theHost City is a positive factor in so far as they set outthe framework for the planning and organisation ofthe Games, thus facilitating the transition to andformation of the OCOG.

POLITICAL ANDECONOMIC CLIMATEAND STRUCTURE

LEGAL ASPECTS AND GUARANTEES

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OCOG structureThe future OCOG would be a not-for-profit privateassociation under the prescriptions of civil law, the stakeholders of which would be the city ofParis, the Ile-de-France region, the nationalauthorities, and the French Olympic Committee. A special agency established by law, the OlympicCoordination Organisation (OCOO), would be responsible for the timely delivery of allpermanent construction and the coordination of public services.

Detailed explanations were provided to theCommission concerning the transition periodbetween the awarding of the Games and the formation of the OCOG. The transition teamwould comprise members of the bid committeeand would be funded by the Founding Members(city, region and state).

Entry to the countryThe Olympic identity and accreditation card wouldserve as official access to the country. As a memberof the European Union (EU) however, France issubject to EU legislation. France has signed theSchengen Agreement which allows free movementof persons within the Schengen member states.Negotiations with the EU would therefore benecessary to ensure compliance with IOCrequirements, although the Commission expectsthat the Athens and Turin precedents will apply inthis regard.

Work permitsWork permits, in the form of an Olympic residencecard, would be issued free of charge to temporaryforeign workers coming to France to performOlympic duties up to four years before the Games.French regulations stipulate that temporary foreignworkers who are in possession of a temporarywork permit not exceeding 90 days are not subjectto French taxes. This exemption would beimproved through the implementation of the“Olympic Law”. In addition, “Olympic offices”would be set up in all French embassies or mainconsulates one year before the Games to facilitatethe issue of visas and work permits. These officeswould also assist the various constituents of theOlympic Movement when travelling to France fortest events.

CUSTOMS ANDIMMIGRATIONFORMALITIES

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Importation of goodsThe temporary importation of goods required forthe Olympic Games into France would beauthorised free of any duties.

The importation of food by delegations for their own consumption would also be authorised,provided that a certificate of origin is presented and the food is consumed or exported followingthe Games. The resale of such products in France would be forbidden. Some restrictionswould apply.

Plans and actionsA major set of environmental actions is central tothe Paris bid. These actions are based on anadvanced Environmental Management System anda comprehensive Charter of the Environment andSustainable Development which outlines specificrequirements and detailed specifications bindingauthorities, the bid committee, the OCOG andother Games stakeholders.

The overall plan features a detailed environmentalreview (already conducted) of all Games activitiesand sites to determine potential impacts andidentify ways to reduce adverse effects or providesustainable legacies. There is a strong emphasis onenergy conservation, with actions including majorsolar power projects at venues and low and cleanenergy public transport systems, as well as adetailed eco-design plan for the Olympic Villagewith which developers must comply.

The OCOG operating budget for environmentamounting to USD 23 million and projected non-OCOG spending of USD 811 million are plannedfor Games-related environmental activities. Parishas a specific programme to raise funds forenvironmental initiatives, with financing comingfrom an allocation of 1% of all OCOG revenue, andfrom the public and private sectors. An eco-sponsorprogramme would also be implemented to raisefurther funds.

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Air and water qualityAir quality in Paris at proposed Games-time isgenerally satisfactory, and adherence to lower EUlimits should ensure improvements by 2012.

Measures are underway to ensure that the waterquality at the proposed triathlon venue in the RiverSeine would be acceptable for a Paris Games.Water quality at rowing/canoe kayak flatwater andsailing venues meets requirements.

MeteorologyAverage temperatures (according to figuresprovided, 26ºC at 3 p.m.) and humidity levels atproposed Games-time are satisfactory, as are windspeeds. There is an average of five precipitationdays in Paris at proposed Games-time.

Additional commentsParis is seeking an overall neutral greenhouse gasemission balance for the Games. As aircraftemissions are included in the equation, this wouldbe a substantive and ambitious project, but itappears to be achievable as France’s ratification of the Kyoto Protocol and the introduction oftighter controls and specific transport and energyconservation measures should facilitate loweremission levels.

Overall, the environmental actions are comprehensive,innovative and integrated throughout planning andoperations, and would result in significant gainsand legacies from the Games.

OCOG budgetParis has proposed a budget of USD 2.65 billionwith a surplus of USD 1.76 million.

Contributions from the IOC and TOP sponsorsamount to 33.9% of revenue. Revenues from localsponsorship, official suppliers, ticket sales,licensing and donations amount to USD 1.33 billionor 50.2% of revenue. Lottery games dedicated tothe Olympic Games and beginning in 2008 wouldgenerate USD 54 million for the OCOG.

Major expenditure items are technology amountingto USD 451.6 million (17% of expenditure), sportsvenue operations at USD 385.3 million (14.5%),administration at USD 254 (9.6%), Gamesworkforce at USD 241.6 million (9.1%) andtransport at USD 92.4 million (3.5%).

No capital investment is included in the OCOGbudget, in accordance with IOC guidelines.

Non-OCOG budgetOf the USD 6.2 billion non-OCOG budget, onlyUSD 2.2 billion would be directly related to theOlympic Games (USD 266.9 million for additionaltransport infrastructure, USD 299.9 million forvenue construction, USD 1 billion for the Olympic Village and USD 619.8 million for overlay).USD 4 billion would form part of an acceleratedplanned programme of investment for generalinfrastructure.

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Financial guaranteesThe national, regional and city governments have each committed to providing a subsidy ofUSD 30 million for the Paralympic Games.

The national government has guaranteed to coverany shortfall. In addition, specific guarantees havebeen provided for the financing of infrastructureand equipment amounting to USD 1.28 billion fromthe city of Paris, USD 1.27 billion from the Ile-de-France region and USD 985 million from the Frenchgovernment. Venues owned by the city of Paris willbe made available to the OCOG free of charge.

Additional commentsThe budget has been professionally prepared withgreat detail. Assumptions for the budget are wellsupported and documented. The budget appears tobe reasonable and achievable.

Joint Marketing ProgrammeThe Joint Marketing Programme Agreement signedby Paris and the French Olympic Committee hasbeen accepted by the IOC.

Billboards and advertisingUndertakings concerning outdoor advertisingspaces and rates have been provided by all themunicipalities involved in Paris’ project as well asby private entities controlling advertising space, inaccordance with IOC requirements.

Rights protectionCurrent legislation exists to protect Olympic marksand intellectual property rights and to preventstreet vending and illegal advertising.

TicketingParis has placed strong emphasis on acomprehensive communications strategy beginningin 2007 to promote the Games and ticket sales.Ticketing revenue estimates of USD 612.4 millionfor the Olympic Games and USD 17.4 million forthe Paralympic Games are based on sales rates of82% and 65% respectively. The Commissionbelieves that these targets are achievable.

Local sponsorship and licensing Revenue from local sponsors and suppliersamounts to USD 675.3 million including USD 30million for the Paralympic Games. Licensingrevenue is projected at USD 51.7 million and coinprogramme revenue at USD 5 million. Theserevenue targets are considered to be realistic.

Additional commentThe marketing programme proposed by Paris isreasonable and achievable.

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Overall conceptParis proposes Games with 21 competition venueswithin 10 minutes travel time of the OlympicVillage providing minimum travel times forapproximately 77% of all athletes. The concept isbased on two major competition clusters (Northernand Western) supported by stand-alone venues inParis and the Ile-de-France region as well asexisting venues for sailing and football in othercities across France.

50% of competition venues needed for the Gamesalready exist, are under construction or are plannedirrespective of the Games. Paris proposes the use of7 large temporary halls to ensure minimal traveltimes for athletes between competition venues andthe Olympic Village.

The Northern cluster (9 competition venues and 16 sports/disciplines) includes the existing Stade de France which would be the 71,000-seat Olympicstadium, and is located adjacent to the Paris ringroad less than 10 minutes from the Olympic Villageusing Olympic lanes.

The Western cluster (8 competition venues / 9 sports)includes three of the city’s well-known sportsfacilities for football, hockey and tennis. It is alsoadjacent to the ring road, 10 minutes from theOlympic Village.

Stand-alone competition venues for a further 14 sports/disciplines (in some cases at high profileParis landmarks) are well located, with very goodroad and rail access. The furthest venues from theOlympic Village are rowing and canoe kayak (47 km/43 minutes from the Olympic Village).

Sailing would be held at La Rochelle, 490 km fromParis. In addition to the Stade de France and Parcdes Princes stadia in Paris, football would beplayed at 4 existing stadia across France with traveldistances ranging from 231 km to 761 km. Thesailing and football cities are well served by high-speed rail services.

Travel distances/times summary

Venue construction status

All new permanent venues would be built by 2011.In addition, 3 of the 7 temporary halls would beconstructed in 2011 to ensure that test events couldbe carried out for all sports/disciplines to be heldin temporary venues.

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0 – 10 km (5 – 10 minutes) 21

10 – 20 km (15 minutes) 1

20 – 30 km (26 – 28 minutes) 2

30 – 40 km (35 minutes) 1

40 – 50 km (43 minutes) 2

50 – 100 km 0

100 km and over 5 (football and sailing)

Distances/times from Olympic Village

Number of competition venues

No work required

Work required

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Total number of sports venues to be used

Existing Under constru-ction or planned,

irrespective of the Games

Games dependent

The “Dôme”, to be constructed as a new facility bythe French Tennis Federation, would supplementexisting facilities at Roland-Garros tennis stadiumand be used for judo and badminton during theOlympic Games.

The “Dôme” and the canoe kayak slalom venuewould be constructed irrespective of the Games.During the Commission’s visit, the Minister forYouth and Sports confirmed that construction ofthe aquatic centre and velodrome would nowproceed irrespective of the Games.

New venue construction would be coordinated bya specially created government agency (OCOO) in accordance with EU tendering policies and inclose cooperation with the OCOG. The OCOGwould assume management responsibilities forcompleted venues through to the end of theParalympic Games.

Paris proposes a multi-sport venue at Paris Expowhere athletes from 8 sports/disciplines would beable to train approximately 13 minutes from theOlympic Village, while athletes from 13sports/disciplines would train at their respectivecompetition venues.

GuaranteesThe Commission noted that written guaranteeswere received for the use of all existing venues andproposed sites for new permanent/temporaryvenues as well as for the respect of IOCcommercial requirements within these venues.

Sports experienceParis has good sports experience having held some24 international sports events in the past ten yearsin Olympic sports/disciplines, including the 1998Football World Cup, the 2003 Athletics WorldChampionships and the arrival of the annual Tourde France.

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BudgetA balanced Paralympic Games budget of USD 150.8million is projected.

Revenues include government subsidies of USD 90 million, sponsorship of USD 30 million and ticket sales of USD 17.4 million.

Expenditures are based solely on incremental costsfor the Paralympic Games. The budget includes TVsignal production at USD 8.4 million. A guaranteefrom the French government has been received tocover any shortfall in the budget.

SportThe dates proposed for the Paralympic Games areWednesday 29 August to Sunday 9 September. TheOlympic Games two-cluster concept would bereinforced during the Paralympic Games with all ofthe Paralympic competitions to take place inOlympic Games venues. The competitions wouldbe concentrated in the Northern cluster (9 sports)and the Western cluster (8 sports/disciplines), withonly track cycling, shooting and sailing heldoutside these two clusters.

Organising CommitteeThe organisation of the Paralympic Games wouldbe integrated, with the same organisationalstructure responsible for both the Olympic andParalympic Games. A representative from theFrench Paralympic Committee would be nominatedto serve on the OCOG Board of Directors. AParalympic Games Division would be establishedand placed under the immediate supervision of theDeputy Chief Executive of Operations.

LogisticsThe Village would integrate both Olympic andParalympic requirements with only rooms on thelower four levels to be used by Paralympicdelegations. All of the residences would complywith accessibility standards and each buildingwould have one temporary and one permanent lift.The village would house team delegations andInternational Paralympic Sports Federations (IPSF)technical officials.

The transport operations would be an extension ofthe same plan applied during the Olympic Games.Dedicated Paralympic lanes would be in effect for 28.6 km between key venues. Travel times forathletes are predicted to be less than 10 minutes toover 90% of the events.

The Ile-de-France region’s infrastructure accessibilityplans include a fully accessible bus network by2012 and increased train and metro stationaccessibility. Public transport would be free to all accredited persons and spectators with same-day tickets.

Media and communicationsParis 2012’s Agenda 21 outlines specific planstargeting improved living conditions for people witha disability. Domestic and international strategiesare proposed to promote the Paralympic Games.

Media at the Paralympic Games would be housed inhotels used by media during the Olympic Games.

The same IBC/MPC facilities would be used for theParalympic Games, although reduced to anappropriate scale.

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Additional comments Paris 2012 has proposed integrated Games tominimise planning and operational differences andprovide a first-rate sports event, along with acommunity celebration. It would be a compactParalympic Games that emphasises the ideal ofsport practiced without discrimination. Severalevents are planned to maintain public enthusiasmduring the transition between the Olympic andParalympic Games. The French ParalympicCommittee has consistently fielded strong teamsand has provided leadership within the ParalympicMovement. The proposed fundamental legacy isthe enhanced awareness and integration of peoplewith a disability into French society includingimproved accessibility.

Location/conceptThe Olympic Village would be situated to thenorth-west of the city, less than 10 km from theOlympic stadium and the two main competitionclusters, 4 km from the city centre and 24 km fromthe main gateway airport (Charles de Gaulle). Anancillary Olympic Village would be located in LaRochelle for sailing athletes.

Village developmentMost of the accommodation would consist of newbuildings, which would be used as residentialhousing after the Games. Buildings would be anaverage of eight storeys, with the maximum heightnot exceeding 11-12 storeys. The bid committeeproposes to construct a second temporary lift ineach apartment block to address the operationalissue of high-rise buildings and ensure minimaldelays for residents.

The Olympic Village would cover 45 hectares. Thefurthest walking distance within the village wouldbe 800 metres.

Following the Olympic Games, the Olympic Villagewould become a revitalised quarter of Parisproviding a new residential district, office, leisure,commercial, community and educational facilities.The Polyclinic would remain as a permanent healthcentre specialising in promoting physical activity.

The city of Paris would be the authority responsiblefor the construction of the Olympic Village. One of the city’s semi-public companies, which includesthe most important public financial institute inFrance, would lead the project. La Rochellemetropolitan authorities would be responsible forconstructing the ancillary village.

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Construction of permanent buildings in Paris wouldbegin in September 2008 and finish in September2011. In La Rochelle, construction would start inJune 2008 and finish in June 2011.

Village organisation5,600 double and 5,900 single rooms with a total17,100 beds are planned in the Olympic Village. LaRochelle would have a total of 661 beds (213double and 235 single rooms). Room sizes and rawfloor space would be in accordance with IOCrequirements. Additional officials in Paris would beaccommodated in six hotels (810 rooms) in closeproximity to the Olympic Village.

Sufficient accommodation has been guaranteed inthe four football cities.

NOC travel costsNOC and NPC delegation travel costs are includedin the OCOG budget in accordance with IOCrequirements. A further allowance of 15% of eachdelegation’s travel costs would be provided fortransporting team equipment to the OlympicGames. For the Paralympic Games an equipmentallowance of 20% would be provided.

Additional commentsIn response to concerns over the distance betweenthe Olympic Village and the rowing venue, the bidcommittee confirmed that day accommodationwould be provided for rowing and canoe kayakathletes. Accommodation could be available in 16local hotels for athletes wishing to stay closer totheir competition venue the cost of which wouldhave to be borne by the NOC delegations.

The concept and location of the Olympic Village inrelation to the two main competition clusters aregood. In order to alleviate any possible concernsover noise and security due to the close proximityof the village to a railway line, the bid committeeplans to build a platform to cover these railwaytracks and to construct high-rise office andresidential buildings, which would remain vacantduring the Games, to act as a noise and securitybuffer. The Commission feels that these measures,necessary for the welfare of village residents, havebeen well thought out.

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The French public health care system is veryefficient and would provide good health careduring the Olympic Games.

Olympic health careMedical support would be available at allcompetition and training venues. 24-hour medicalcare would also be provided free of charge at theOlympic Village and in IOC hotels.

Three out of 35 existing hospitals in Paris have been identified as Olympic hospitals. Necessaryemergency and other care would also be provided.

Paris confirmed that team doctors would need toregister with the Medical Order in France to beauthorised to practice and write prescriptions inFrance for their own NOC delegation at Games-time.

The bid committee also confirmed that specialaccident insurance would be taken out by OCOGto cover all ticketed spectators, includingrepatriation costs, if needed.

No duties would be applied to medical equipmentthat would be exported after the Games.

Doping controlThe French government has signed theCopenhagen Declaration and the NOC has adoptedthe WADA code.

The Paris WADA-accredited laboratory would beused during the Olympic Games. Equine testingwould be carried out at the FEI-accredited NationalFederation of Racing Associations laboratory.

The French government has guaranteed that itwould take overall responsibility for security duringthe preparation and staging of the Olympic andParalympic Games. It has established a detailedbudget to support all security efforts andguarantees that it would finance all security costswith the exception of in-venue security whichwould be the responsibility of the OCOG with abudget of USD 89.5 million.

Command structureThe central authority for running Games securitywould be the Minister of the Interior.

An Olympic Security Organisation responsible forstrategic planning and operations would beformed to represent the interests of all parties. Itwould be the single management structure for theOlympic Games.

The “Olympic Law” to be passed after the electionof the Host City would give the Paris “Préfet dePolice” special power outside his normal sphere ofactivity to control all Olympic Games security andtransport operations.

Safety and security personnelWhilst most of the personnel would be drawn fromthe Paris region (including civil and military police,private security services and the military),reinforcement would be provided from nationalreserve forces. The security forces and emergencypersonnel are highly equipped, technologicallyadvanced, well trained and sufficient in number.They would be capable of ensuring safe andpeaceful Games.

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ExperienceFrance formed part of the seven-nation OlympicSecurity Advisory Group which provided supportand training to the Greek authorities in the lead-upto the Athens 2004 Olympic Games.

The French police has a great deal of experience inproviding security for sports and other internationalevents. Many such events have been held at theexisting proposed venues.

GeneralLetters of guarantee have been received forapproximately 52,190 rooms.

Paris has more than sufficient hotel rooms available(over 140,000 within a 50 km radius of the OlympicVillage) to accommodate the needs of the IOC andvisitors during the Olympic Games. In addition, thenumber of visitors is traditionally lower during thisperiod of the year.

The accommodation plan is well developed andtakes into account the needs of the different clientgroups in all hotel categories grouped into varioushotel pools around the venues in the north, westand centre of the city. At the same time, the planaddresses transport issues in these pools.

The bid committee has placed an emphasis onquality control and the future OCOG would have adepartment in charge of hotel reservations andprice control.

Room ratesSufficient hotel rooms in the centre of the city havebeen guaranteed for the IOC. The guaranteed 2012prices are USD 480 for single rooms and USD 516for double rooms, including breakfast and taxes,but not including a reservation fee.

For the other constituent groups, prices in 2012have been estimated by the bid committee asfollows:

- 5 star USD 390 – 772- 4 star USD 184 – 272- 3 star USD 121 – 178- 2 star USD 79 – 85- 1 star USD 66 – 78

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These prices have been calculated as follows: grouprate 15 July – 15 August 2004 + real average annualrate increase until 2008 (0% in 2005 then 3.5% peryear) + inflation (2.5% from 2009 - 2012) + Olympicpremium 5% applicable in 2012. In addition, areservation fee of 7-12% would be charged.

No minimum stay requirement would be applied toconstituent groups with the exception of the media.The bid committee proposes a flexible minimumstay period of six days for the media which itbelieves would assist Games-time operations.

SpecificsIFs and NOCs would have a wide choice of 3 – 5star hotels in Paris, the majority of which are within200 metres of the public transport system.

Technical officials would be accommodated insingle rooms in 3 – 5 star hotels near venues or inthe city centre, with the majority of hotels close tothe public transport system.

Hotel accommodation of the required qualitywould be available for officials in La Rochelle(sailing) and the football cities, and sufficientrooms are guaranteed.

Guests of NOCs, broadcasters and sponsors wouldbe accommodated in 4 and 5 star hotels across thecity centre.

Accredited media would be accommodated inapproximately 200 hotels grouped into 19 poolsacross the city. A media shuttle system wouldconnect the hotel pools to all competition venues,the Olympic Village and the IBC/MPC. Each hotelpool would be served by up to five shuttle pick-up

and drop-off points. All hotels would be less than30 minutes travel from the IBC and MPC, which arealso well served by rail.

The OCOG would organise a home stayprogramme for families of athletes. Details of thisprogramme would need to be elaborated.

Additional commentsParis would be able to provide the number ofrooms required by the IOC and spectators. Parishas an excellent accommodation proposal basedon detailed planning which would ensure Games-time operational efficiency through its use of hotelpools. The quality of hotels in all categories isgenerally good.

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Infrastructure development and public transport

Paris has extensive, well maintained and operatedmetropolitan road and rail transport systems, handlingmore than 23 million journeys every weekday.

With 12 suburban rail lines, five express regionalrail lines (RER), 17 metro lines, two tramway linesand 770 rail stations, Paris has one of the mostcomprehensive metropolitan rail transport systemsin the world.

Approximately USD 2.3 billion will be invested,mostly on rail public transport, to further enhancetransport services to areas of Paris withconcentrations of Olympic venues.

The Northern cluster which includes the Olympicstadium is already served by two express RER linesand three metro lines. It will also benefit from theextension of a metro line and the construction oftwo new tramway lines, one from the north and theother from the east.

Already served by four metro lines, two RER linesand one tramway, the Western cluster will alsobenefit from the extension of a new tramway line.

Paris Charles de Gaulle airport will be the maingateway airport for the Olympic Games. Itscapacity will increase by 35% by 2012. This airportis already connected to the centre of Paris by railand a new express rail link will be built to providenon-stop services to the city centre.

Orly airport, which will supplement the maingateway airport, will be renovated and expanded.The city of Paris and Charles de Gaulle airport areconnected to all remote venue cities for footballand sailing, as well as neighbouring countries, byhigh-speed rail.

Olympic transport concept and operationsThe Paris 2012 Olympic transport concept isfounded on three principles:

a) Concentration of Olympic travel demands in two main Olympic clusters with close to 67% of all competition and non-competition venues located less than 10 minutes from the Olympic Village

b) Constituent group transport to be facilitated by an Olympic lane network allowing fast andreliable travel

c) Use of rail public transport and supplementaryshuttle buses from rail stations serving allOlympic venues.

To offer the best possible travel conditions on theParis ring road and radial motorways, 170 km (85km each way) of fully dedicated Olympic laneswould be implemented between the OlympicVillage and Olympic venues outside Paris. Toserve the main hotel pools, inner Paris venues andOrly airport, a supplementary system of 150 km(75 km each way) of optimised traffic routeswould be implemented.

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As a result of the Olympic lane network, theoptimised traffic routes and lower August trafficdemands, average Olympic bus travel speedsbetween the Olympic Village and Olympic venueswould reach 60 – 65 km/h (on motorways) offeringshort travel times.

Since all Olympic venues would be located nearmetro and/or suburban rail stations, spectators,accredited workers and volunteers would usepublic transport to reach Olympic venues.

Free public transport would be available forticketed spectators and all accredited persons.

An Olympic Transport Organisation would becreated with sole responsibility for all Olympictransport infrastructure development. Games-timetransport, traffic and security management would be under the integrated control of the ParisPolice Prefecture, working in close cooperationwith the OCOG.

Additional comments With further planned development in the lead-upto 2012, Paris metropolitan road and rail transportsystems would comfortably cope with Games-time traffic. Due to a compact Olympic venueconcept, a well-planned strategic transport scheme,extensive Olympic lane and optimised traffic routenetworks, the Commission feels confident thatOlympic and Paralympic transport requirementswould be fully met.

The IBC and MPC would be located in adjacentcomplexes to be constructed on a vacant site, inclose proximity to the Olympic stadium. A dedicated pedestrian bridge would be built to provide the media with direct access to the stadium.

The proposed one-storey IBC would be 72,000 m2

and the two-storey MPC 32,000 m2. With facilitiessharing a common service area of 13,000 m2

and extra space available for the MPC if required,there would be sufficient space for Gamesoperations. The size of the IBC has been increasedsignificantly since the submission of thecandidature file.

Guarantees were provided covering use of the landand construction.

Accredited media would be accommodated inapproximately 200 hotels grouped into 19 poolsacross the city.

BroadcastingThe Commission received assurances that suitablearrangements would be made, in line with previousevents organised in France, to allow flexibility inwork schedules for domestic and foreign workersengaged in broadcasting duties at the Games,including OBS.

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Cultural programmeParis has a rich cultural heritage with regard toOlympism. For 2012, Olympism would bedeveloped through a diverse range of culturalprojects with three broad objectives:

- Cultural diversity and the involvement of all regions in France

- Excellence in the arts involving local and international artists

- Programme of events and activities in all cities and regions staging Olympic events.

CeremoniesThe Opening and Closing Ceremonies would takeplace in the existing 71,000-seat Olympic stadium.Paris intends displaying aspects of contemporaryand historical France interwoven with Olympicimagery for the ceremonies.

Education and information programmeAn educational programme carried out inconjunction with the Ministry of National Educationand other institutions would be introducedbetween 2008 and 2012. The programme would befocused on awareness-raising campaigns, with theaim of spreading the values of humanism,universality and fraternity.

Torch relayThe international leg of the torch relay would be organised in conjunction with the IOC. Thedomestic route would also include all the citieshosting Olympic competitions in 2012.

Youth campParis would invite NOC youth representatives (twoper NOC) to an Olympic youth camp, providingfree travel, accommodation and meals. Working inconjunction with the French NOC, Paris intendsplacing the youth representatives in various homesin regions of France before assembling them inParis during the Games.

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Dates of the Olympic GamesNew York proposes Friday 27 July to Sunday 12August as the period of the Olympic Games, basedon the favourable climate, lower levels of traffic,lower public transport demand and increased hotelavailability at this time of year.

Olympic Games conceptNew York proposes a predominantly inner-cityGames in the interest of enhancing the athleteexperience, with the core of major venues to beconstructed in the city centre, including theOlympic stadium, the IBC and the MPC on thebanks of the Hudson River and the OlympicVillage along the East River.

Through the bid, New York intends to create alegacy for sport and for the city of New York. Thisis coupled with a genuine desire to host manymore international sports events in New York.

58% of athletes would compete in three designatedclusters – Olympic Square (9 sports), OlympicRiverfront (4 sports/disciplines) and Olympic Park(6 sports/disciplines).

The majority of venues are located on twointersecting transport routes running east-westacross the city and north-south along the EastRiver. This transport concept is referred to as the“Olympic X”.

Legacy and impact The Olympic Games would act as a catalyst toaccelerate the redevelopment of degenerated riverfront areas in close proximity to the city centre,and provide more housing, employment andsports facilities for the residents of the fiveboroughs of New York City.

The Olympic Games would lead to the upgradingof existing venues and the construction of newfacilities which would ensure a legacy forOlympic sports.

The Paralympic Games are well integrated into theplanning of New York 2012.

Additional commentsThe bid proposes a comprehensive and ambitiousthree-phase promotion programme in the sevenyears leading up to the Olympic Games, includingthe establishment of an Olympic Sports MarketingCouncil and an Olympic Institute.

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The population of New York City is expected togrow from 8.1 to 8.6 million by 2012.

Political structure and responsibilityThe United States of America (USA) is a FederalRepublic with an executive president at its head.The legislature (Congress) consists of two houses –the Senate and the House of Representatives. TheConstitution delegates most power and decision-making responsibility over services to the stategovernments.

The State of New York delegates special authorityto New York City, giving it unique power and thebroadest authority over services and finance. NewYork City would be the lead government authorityduring the Games.

National economyThe economy is currently very stable. World Bankstatistics indicate that, in 2003, the USA had thestrongest economy in the world and a preliminaryestimate on the average annual growth rate was2.9% with domestic price inflation at 2.3%.

SupportThe bid enjoys cross-party support at national,regional and local levels.

New York’s labour unions are united behind thebid. In 2002, the city’s construction and hotelunions signed no-strike pledges for all Olympic-related projects for a ten-year period coveringOlympic preparation and delivery.

A public opinion poll commissioned by the IOCshows the following levels of support to host the2012 Olympic Games: 59% support in New YorkCity and 54% support in the USA.

GuaranteesThe bid has provided all of the guarantees requiredby the IOC, the majority of which are in order.

The guarantee delivered by Madison SquareGarden (basketball) is subject to future negotiationsregarding the commercial conditions for the use ofthe venue at Games-time.

As tender and approval processes were stillongoing during the Commission’s visit, New York could not provide a guarantee for the use of the Olympic Square site (Olympic stadium and IBC).

Compulsory purchase procedures may be requiredto obtain the proposed site for the Olympic Village.These procedures could delay land acquisition,which may impact on construction schedules.

LegislationNo major changes to legislation would be requiredto host the Olympic Games. The State of New Yorkis committed to implementing technical changes toclarify existing state law which would facilitate thetransportation of firearms and increase theprotection of Olympic marks.

AgreementsIn November 2002, an agreement was signedbetween the City and the State of New York toprovide government funding, facilities and otherresources for the Games.

In November 2004, two agreements were signed:

- The Olympic Multiparty Agreement between the City of New York, the State of New York, the State of New Jersey, Nassau County and the

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United States Olympic Committee (USOC), whichsets out the major responsibilities of all parties involved. It also describes the composition of theOCOG Board of Directors.

- The Olympic City Services Agreement between the city and the bid committee sets out theprovision of city services necessary for the Games.

The Commission believes that having suchagreements in place before the election of the HostCity is a positive factor in so far as they set out theframework for the planning and organisation of theGames, thus facilitating the transition to andformation of the OCOG.

OCOG structureThe OCOG would be a private, not-for-profit, tax-exempt organisation. All of the parties involved(New York City, New York State, the State of New Jersey, Nassau County and USOC) would berepresented on the OCOG Board.

A detailed transition plan has been developed andagreed through the Olympic Multiparty Agreement.Discussions have taken place with New Yorkfinancial institutions about providing credit facilitiesto cover projected cash flow in the first years ofoperation. Further discussion would beginimmediately after the election of the Host City. TheChief Executive Officer of the bid would be thechair of the OCOG board.

Entry to the countryThe Olympic identity and accreditation card wouldserve as official access to the country, inaccordance with IOC requirements.

Work permits and importation of goodsThe Commission received assurances frommembers of the US Congress regarding theirwillingness to introduce legislation, as was the casefor the Atlanta and Salt Lake City Olympic Games,to provide work permits free of any duties or taxesand to provide exemptions from customs duties ongoods and equipment required for the Games.

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Plans and actionsThe OCOG would implement a comprehensiveEnvironment Management System designed tomeet the international management standard ISO 14001.

The OCOG would be responsible for ensuring that environmental considerations are integratedinto all Olympic operations. There would be astrong emphasis on innovation and technology,urban legacy, the use of public transport systems by spectators and clean or low-emission Olympic vehicles.

A feature of the Olympic-related urban renewalplan is the creation of a 68-hectare lake andwetland water reserve at the rowing/canoe kayakflatwater venue through the linking and cleaning oftwo degraded artificial water bodies.

USD 51.3 million of the OCOG budget are allocatedto environmental planning and remediation, ofwhich USD 50.9 million are for remediation. USD 125 million of the non-OCOG budget areallocated to environmental remediation required at venues.

Air and water qualityNew York’s air quality levels for the proposedperiod of the Games are generally within WorldHealth Organisation (WHO) guidelines but levelsof the pollutant ozone, while diminishing, remain aproblem, particularly in summer. However, the Cityand State of New York have strict regulations inplace regarding air pollution and emissions fromvehicles and industry and the Commission receivedassurances that actions already in place wouldensure that air quality in all Olympic Games areas

would comply with new ozone measure limits by2010. The USA government has not ratified theKyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions.

The quality of water at the sailing venue appears tobe satisfactory. The proposed environmentalrestoration of the site for rowing should ensure thatwater quality would be satisfactory. The swim legof the triathlon would be in the Central Parkreservoir which prior, to the 2012 Games, would bedrained and refilled with water from aqueductsproviding drinking water.

MeteorologyAverage temperatures (according to figures provided,28ºC at 3 p.m.) and humidity levels at proposedGames-time are satisfactory, as are average windspeeds at most outdoor venues, although there is alack of long-term venue-specific wind data,particularly for the new sailing venue. There is anaverage of five precipitation days in New York atproposed Games-time.

Additional commentsAll Olympic venues would be subject toenvironmental impact studies and assessments andall construction would be certified under theLeadership in Energy and Environmental Designstandard, with traditional and innovativetechnologies incorporated into venue designs.

New York’s urban renewal programme and parkdevelopment plans are significant and encompassseveral proposed Olympic venues. Although theseare not all Games-dependent, Olympic Games inNew York would accelerate many actions and leaveadditional positive environmental and sustainabledevelopment legacies for the city.

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OCOG budgetNew York has proposed a balanced OCOG budget,with revenue and expenditure at approximatelyUSD 3 billion. This includes capital investments ofUSD 276.6 million for sports facilities.

Contributions from the IOC and TOP sponsorsamount to 29% of total revenue. Revenue fromlocal sponsors, official suppliers, ticket sales, andlicensing totals USD 1.8 billion or 58% of revenue.

Major expenditure items are sports venueoperations amounting to USD 608.5 million or 19.7% of expenditure, technology at USD 448 million (14.5%), Games workforce at USD 429 million (13.9%), administration at USD 257 million (8.3%) and transport at USD 189 million (6.1%).

Non-OCOG budgetThe non-OCOG budget amounts to USD 7.6 billion,including USD 2.4 billion for roads and railways,USD 2.7 billion for competition venues and USD 1.6 billion for the Olympic Village. The Cityand State of New York confirmed that, irrespectiveof the Games, all capital investments would goahead with the exception of USD 46.9 million forthe bridge over the Olympic regatta course, whichwould be Games-dependent.

Financial guaranteesThe OCOG budget includes a general contingencyfund of USD 200 million as well as additionalcontingency for each construction project totallingUSD 42 million. The City and State of New Yorkhave provided a USD 250 million shortfallguarantee for the Games. The state and citygovernments have also agreed to provide allvenues owned by them free of charge for theOlympic Games.

The bid committee considers that the totalcontingency of USD 492 million should besufficient to cover any shortfalls.

Additional commentsThe budget has been prepared professionally witha great amount of detail. Assumptions are wellsupported and documented. The budget appears tobe reasonable and achievable.

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Joint Marketing ProgrammeNew York and USOC have signed a joint marketingagreement, the content of which does not fullycomply with the standard form Joint MarketingProgramme Agreement provided by the IOC.

Billboards and advertisingGuarantees have been secured for all outdooradvertising sites with the exception of 5% in theCity of New York. The formula included in thebinding contracts with advertisers to calculate ratesfor outdoor signage sites includes a 20% premiumfor 2012 over and above the rate of inflation.

Rights protectionThe Mayor of New York has signed an executiveorder to establish the Mayor’s Enforcement Boardon Olympic Brand Protection. This Board wouldcoordinate the various government agenciesempowered to prevent ambush marketing andillegal street vending during the Games.

TicketingNew York’s ticket pricing policy is based onattaining full stadia, with a large sports-lovingpopulation living within easy travel distance of thecity. The bid has undertaken to find a mechanismto distribute up to 250,000 free tickets (2.6% oftotal number of tickets available) to the families ofathletes and school children for a variety ofOlympic events. It would also rely on establishedticket resale methods at lower prices on the day of the event. Ticketing revenue estimates are based on a sales rate of 81% for the OlympicGames and 68% for the Paralympic Games, with revenues amounting to USD 852 million andUSD 28.5 million respectively. Based on past

experience and in comparison with sports ticketpricing in New York, these revenue targets areconsidered achievable.

Local sponsorship and licensingThere is a very strong tradition of sponsorship and licensing in the New York and USA markets.The bid has set targets for local sponsorship at USD 822 million and for licensed merchandise atUSD 103 million. A further USD 14 million isprojected from coin and philately programmes.

Additional commentsGiven the vast market and enormous corporatepresence in New York, the marketing plan andrevenue targets are reasonable and achievable.

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Overall conceptNew York proposes a predominantly inner-cityGames based on three venue clusters (OlympicSquare, Olympic Riverfront and Olympic Park).

The Olympic Square, including the Olympicstadium (5-6 km/13-15 minutes), the Olympic Park (13-16 km/16-20 minutes) and the OlympicRiverfront (13-14 km/17-29 minutes) clusterscomprise 19 sports/disciplines, all close to the citycentre and the Olympic Village.

The use of prominent sports venues, supplementedby 9 new permanent venues and 5 totallytemporary venues is aimed at achieving a legacyfor sport in New York. In addition to the inner-citycompetition venues, there are 10 stand-alone sportsvenues on the outskirts of New York City. Footballwould also be played in three cities outside NewYork State.

65% of competition venues already exist, are underconstruction or planned irrespective of the Games.

Travel distances/times summary

The travel times quoted to competition venuesfrom the Olympic Village appear achievablethrough the use of Olympic lanes. However, anumber of venues are not fully served by the corenetwork of dedicated Olympic lanes, which maymake it difficult to achieve the stated travel times.

Sailing would be based at a new facility (GatewayPark Olympic Marina) constructed for the OlympicGames, 39 km from the Olympic Village by road.Ferry transport (31 km/34 minutes) would also beavailable, allowing sailing competitors to live in theOlympic Village.

Venue construction status

Construction of new venues is scheduled to beginin 2005 and end in September 2011, with a detailedconstruction timetable already in place.

New York envisages a major constructionprogramme for the Olympic Games. In view of thecity’s construction environment, and particularlythe ten-year moratorium on labour strikes on allOlympic projects, this construction programme,bearing in mind its size, complexity and cost, isconsidered feasible.

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0 – 10 km (10 – 23 minutes) 10

10 – 20 km (16 – 32 minutes) 11

20 – 30 km 0

30 – 40 km (36 – 47 minutes) 5

40 – 50 km (47 – 48 minutes) 2

50 – 100 km 0

100 km and over 3 (football)

Distances/times from Olympic Village

Number of competition venues

No work required

Work required

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Total number of sports venues to be used

Existing Under constru-ction or planned,

irrespective of the Games

Games dependent

Many of the venues (including temporary venues)exceed IOC recommended seating capacities.However, New York is very confident of filling thestadia across all sports, given the very strongdemand for sports events in New York and theUSA generally.

The shared use of the track cycling venue withbadminton and temporary venues for modernpentathlon and aquatics warrant further review.

New York 2012 proposes establishing a New YorkOlympic Legacy Foundation to help maintain thefacilities built by the OCOG with USD 75 millionfunding from the budget item “unused contingencyfunds”.

New York proposes two multi-sport venues atRandall’s Island and the Olympic Village TrainingCentre which would benefit athletes from 14sports/disciplines who would be able to train there.In addition, athletes from 22 sports/disciplineswould train at their respective competition venues.

The high number of new permanent trainingvenues (including some competition venues)would serve as an excellent post-Games legacy forsports and community recreation.

GuaranteesThe Commission noted that written guaranteeswere received for the use of all existing venues andproposed sites for new permanent/temporaryvenues as well as for the respect of IOCcommercial requirements within these venues, withthe exception of Madison Square Garden.

Sports experienceThe city has a good record of hosting major events,having conducted 43 world-class events since 2000.

The experience gained from the 1996 and 2002Olympic Games supplements the significantnumber of international events staged in the USAsince 1995.

In cooperation with USOC and the National SportsFederations, New York will support a developmentprogramme for less popular Olympic sports in theNew York region.

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BudgetThe revised Paralympic Games budget containsexpenditures of USD 186.4 million and revenues of USD 99.7 million. Revenues include ticket sales of USD 28.5 million and sponsorship of USD 25 million. Expenditures have been adjustedfrom the Candidature File to include both pro-rataand incremental costs for the Paralympic Games.New York 2012 estimates a total of USD 40 millionin federal and state financial support but, at thetime of the Commission’s visit, no writtenguarantee had been provided from the governmentto underwrite the budget.

SportThe proposed dates for the Paralympic Games areFriday 31 August to Tuesday 11 September.Continuing the Olympic Games concept, venueswould be located along the “Olympic X” and allsports would be conducted in either Olympiccompetition or training venues. Two of theproposed clusters would include 12 of the 19sports: 7 at Olympic Square and 5 at ParalympicPark on Randall’s Island with the remaining 7sports at other stand-alone Olympic competitionvenues.

Organising CommitteeThe OCOG would be responsible for the Olympicand Paralympic Games, with an overall operationalstructure of highly integrated programmes. Therewould be Paralympic representation on the OCOGBoard of Directors and the managing director ofthe Paralympic Games division would reportdirectly to the OCOG Chief Executive Officer.USOC is the official National Paralympic Committeein the USA with all associated rights andresponsibilities.

LogisticsThe two main apartment blocks planned for theOlympic Village would be used for the ParalympicVillage and would meet accessibility requirements.Although the apartment buildings to be used are 40storeys high, modelling has been conducted thatestimates reasonable wait times for elevators. Bothteam delegations and International ParalympicSports Federations (IPSF) technical officials wouldbe housed in the village, while the media wouldstay in hotels in Midtown Manhattan.

Over 200 km of dedicated lanes (or 109 km eachway) would be in use during the ParalympicGames. Athletes and officials would average 17minutes travel time to the two main clusters. Allpublic buses are currently accessible and moresubway stations are being upgraded to includeaccessibility features.

Media and communicationsThe US Open tennis tournament would take placeduring the same period as the Paralympic Games.New York 2012 plans to promote the ParalympicGames through the US Open. To redress a lack oftelevision coverage of the Paralympic Games in theUSA, a broadcaster has committed to providingtelevision coverage of the Paralympic Games,commencing in 2010.

The same IBC/MPC facilities would be used for theParalympic Games, although reduced in scale to anappropriate size.

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Additional commentsNew York 2012 has proposed an integrated Gamesmodel to help ensure planning and operationalefficiency. The Olympic cultural programme isplanned to continue throughout transition and theParalympic Games along with a specific Paralympicoutreach programme.

The USA consistently fields strong teams atParalympic Games. New York plans to use thisresource and especially to draw on the experiencegained from hosting the Paralympic Winter Gamesin Salt Lake City. Proposed legacies include anincreased profile for the Paralympic Movement andnew Paralympic sport opportunities.

Location/conceptThe Olympic Village would be built on the banksof the East River in the borough of Queens, in theheart of New York City. The village is 6 km fromthe proposed Olympic stadium and 25 km fromJohn F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport.

There would be an ancillary village for equestrianwith 268 rooms in two hotels on Staten Island.

Village developmentThe Olympic Village would be a compactwaterfront settlement in the centre of the city. Thesurface area of the village would be 25 hectares, ofwhich 10 hectares still need to be acquired.

The village would consist mainly of apartmentbuildings ranging in height from 8 – 15 storeys.These buildings would account for 65% of totalvillage units. In addition, two 40-storey buildingsare planned. The Commission felt that the use of these high-rise buildings, a consequence ofinner-city Games, would require detailed planningto avoid potential operational and logisticalchallenges. New York 2012 assured theCommission that, based on extensive planning andtechnical modelling, the capacity of the elevatorsystem in the village buildings would ensureminimal waiting times for residents.

The furthest walking distance within the OlympicVillage (athlete residences to amenities) would be440 metres.

Following the Games, the Village would become awaterfront residential community, with apartmentsleased or sold in the private housing market.Olympic amenities would be transformed into newcommunity facilities.

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The Queens West Development Corporation, astate corporation, would supervise the design andconstruction of the Olympic Village. One or moreprivate developers would be selected through acompetitive tender process to build and finance thestructures required for the village. During theCommission’s visit, five developers confirmed theirinterest in participating in a tender for theconstruction of the village, and similarly, five banksconfirmed their willingness to finance the project.

Construction of permanent buildings would beginin June 2008 and end in January 2012.

Village organisationA total of 8,550 double rooms would be providedwith 17,100 beds for athletes and officials. Roomsizes and raw floor space would exceed IOCrequirements due to the nature of the post-Gamesuse of the residential buildings.

NOC extra officials would be accommodated in anapartment block adjacent to the village.

Athletes taking part in the football competitionswould be accommodated in hotels. The Commissionreceived a commitment that the level of serviceswould be the same as in the Olympic Village.

A pier would be constructed to provide ferrytransport for athletes between the Olympic Villageand the sailing venue.

NOC travel costsNOC and NPC delegation travel costs are includedin the OCOG budget, in accordance with IOCrequirements.

Additional commentThe use of the land on the perimeter of theOlympic Village would require carefulconsideration in regard to access and security atGames-time.

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The USA public health care system is very efficientand would provide good health care during theOlympic Games.

Olympic health careMedical support would be available at allcompetition and training venues. 24-hour medicalcare would also be provided free of charge at theOlympic Village and in IOC hotels.

17 out of the 70-plus existing New York hospitals,including specialised services, would be availableto athletes, IFs, NOCs and the IOC.

Detailed response plans are in place and would becoordinated through New York’s Office ofEmergency Management, using all existingemergency services.

New York confirmed that team doctors would beauthorised to practice and write prescriptions in theUSA for their own NOC delegation at Games-time.

No duties would be applied to medical equipmentthat would be exported after the Games.

Doping controlThe USA has signed the Copenhagen Declarationand USOC has also adopted the WADA code.

A new anti-doping laboratory would be set up andaccredited in New York and remain as a post-Games legacy, in addition to the WADA-accreditedlaboratory in Los Angeles and the laboratory beingestablished in Salt Lake City. Equine testing wouldbe carried out at the FEI-accredited US EquestrianDrug Testing and Research laboratory.

The USA government stated it would designate theOlympic Games as a National Special SecurityEvent, and, as such, guaranteed that it would takeoverall responsibility for security for the OlympicGames. It has also guaranteed to cover all securitycosts over and above areas of OCOG responsibility.The OCOG budget contains USD 101 million for security (USD 9.4 million for security services,USD 14.5 million for security equipment and USD 77 million for city services contracts).

Command structureThe New York Police Department (NYPD) wouldbe the lead agency for local security, planning andimplementation of all Olympic security and, as aNational Special Security Event, the US SecretService would coordinate US government support.

The NYPD would nominate a Director of OlympicSecurity who would also act as OCOG Director ofSecurity, providing a single point of contact.

The NYPD would be responsible for all securitycoordination, as well as strategic and operationalplanning.

Safety and security personnelWhilst most of the personnel required for Gamessecurity would be drawn from the NYPD, thearmed forces and police forces from other USregions and private security would also be calledupon. Law enforcement personnel are well trained,equipped and technologically advanced and wouldbe capable of providing the necessary response toensure safe and peaceful Games.

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ExperienceThe USA formed part of the seven-nation OlympicSecurity Advisory Group which provided supportand training to the Greek authorities in the lead-upto the Athens 2004 Olympic Games.

New York has the experience to cover potentialsecurity risks, having hosted a number of sports,international and designated National SpecialSecurity events. In addition, the USA’s experienceincludes hosting the 1996 and 2002 OlympicGames.

Letters of guarantee have been received forapproximately 45,150 rooms.

The current hotel capacity in New York ofapproximately 123,000 hotel rooms within a 50 kmradius of the city centre, far exceeds IOCrequirements. As a result, there would be morethan sufficient hotel capacity for Olympic visitors,in addition to New York’s normal tourist trade.

There are 57,000 hotel rooms within a 2.5 kmradius of the centre of New York City (Manhattan),which incorporates Olympic Square, the proposedlocation for 9 sports, including the Olympicstadium.

Room ratesTwo 5 star quality hotels have been guaranteed forthe IOC in the heart of the city at USD 449 (2012price) for a standard, deluxe or executive room,including breakfast and taxes. To guarantee thisprice, a provision has been made in the OCOGbudget.

For the other constituent groups, the room ratewould be calculated as follows: the actual averageroom rate during the months of July and August of 2007-2009 as certified by the hotels’ auditors +inflation (2.5% from 2010-2012) + 5% Olympicpremium compounded annually from 2010 – 2012.In addition, a 10% administration fee would also beadded by the OCOG who would handle bookingsfor all guaranteed hotels.

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The guaranteed hotels have agreed to a minimumstay period of 5-6 days, controlled by the OCOG,with flexibility in regard to the start and finish ofthe block periods.

SpecificsIFs and NOCs would have a wide choice of 3 – 5star hotels in New York City. Technical officialswould be accommodated in single hotel rooms inclose proximity to their venues, or in the citycentre. Hotel accommodation would be providedfor sailing officials close to the proposed sailingcentre. Sufficient hotel rooms for football officialshave been guaranteed.

Guests of NOCs, broadcasters and sponsors wouldbe accommodated in 4 or 5 star quality hotelsacross the city centre.

Media would be accommodated in hotels in closeproximity to the IBC and MPC. Lower cost universityaccommodation would also be available.

The OCOG would organise a free home stayprogramme for athletes’ families.

Additional commentsNew York has a well-developed accommodationplan and would be able to provide the number ofrooms required by the IOC and spectators. Thequality of hotels of all levels is generally good.

Infrastructure development and public transport

The city has a comprehensive metropolitantransport network moving nearly 9 million peopleevery weekday. Major transport development andrenovation investments have been made during thelast two decades to modernise and expand rail androad systems.

New transport projects planned for the OlympicGames are a 2 km subway extension from TimeSquare to Olympic Square, a 4 km suburban raillink to Meadowlands (football and volleyball) inNew Jersey, new ferry landings and an expandedintelligent transport system centre.

New York’s three major airports – JFK, NewarkLiberty and La Guardia - provide some of theworld’s highest capacity for domestic andinternational flights.

Olympic transport concept and operationsNew York’s Olympic transport concept is based onthree principles:

a) Grouping of Olympic venues and Olympictravel demands on the four branches of the proposed “Olympic X” system with the Olympic Village at its centre

b) Constituent group transport to be facilitated by an Olympic lane network allowing fastertravel movements

c) Public transport (rail and supplementary buses) serving all Olympic venues.

To overcome road congestion with regard to accessto the city centre (Manhattan), a 260 km OlympicPriority Route Network (520 km if both directionsare taken into consideration) on motorways and

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major arterial streets would provide significantlyimproved travel conditions between the OlympicVillage and almost all Olympic venues. Of theselanes, a core system of fully dedicated Olympic lanesof 136 km (68 km each way) would be implemented.

New York transport authorities have the power toenforce traffic management measures such as theproper use of dedicated lanes. As a result of thededicated Olympic lanes and lower trafficdemands in August, Olympic travel speedsbetween the Olympic Village and Olympic venueswould average 30-35 km/h for Olympic bus travelon arterial streets and 50-55 km/h on expresswaysand motorways.

Nearly all Olympic venues would be located neara subway or suburban rail station, enablingspectators, workers and volunteers to use NewYork’s public transport system to travel toOlympic venues.

Olympic event ticket holders would be providedwith a free 24-hour Metro Card. In addition, allaccredited persons would enjoy free public transport.

An Olympic Transport Service, coordinated byOCOG, would manage the Olympic bus and ferrysystems and Olympic vehicle fleet. During theGames, the NYPD would supervise Gamestransport operations from the Command, Controland Communication Centre in conjunction with theOlympic Transport Service.

Additional commentsDue to considerable transport development andrenovation investments made during the last twodecades, limited Olympic transport investmentsare required. The Commission believes New Yorkwould meet Olympic and Paralympic Gamestransport requirements in 2012 with theimplementation of the extensive system ofOlympic lanes for the Games.

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The IBC and MPC would be located in facilitiesadjacent to the proposed Olympic stadium.

The IBC would be in a new 41-storey building(93,000 m2) to be built as part of the proposedOlympic Square development. The 41,000 m2 MPCwould be housed on two levels of the existingJavits Convention Centre.

The Commission noted that developers hadconfirmed their interest in participating in a tenderfor the construction of the IBC, and two banksconfirmed their willingness to finance the project.

Whilst the bid committee stated that high-risebroadcasting facilities are common in New York,experience at previous Olympic Games wouldsuggest that a high-rise IBC could pose someoperational challenges.

The IBC and MPC would have separate transportpick-up and drop-off points, but a dedicated secureroute would link the two buildings. Transport for media would comprise shuttles using theOlympic Priority Network and dedicated ferries to selected venues.

Accredited media would be accommodated inhotels in close proximity to the IBC and MPC.Lower cost university accommodation (with thesame level of services) would also be available.

BroadcastingWith regard to labour laws, the Commissionreceived assurances that there would be flexibilityfor the work schedules of foreign and domesticemployees of broadcasters including OBS.

Cultural programmeNew York plans to organise a three-yearprogramme of cultural activities commencingimmediately after the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.There would be celebrations of the world’scultures, weekend festivals highlighting the ethnicdiversity of the city and a focus on New York’sroots as a “water city”. The programme wouldcontinue throughout the transition period and theParalympic Games.

CeremoniesFor the Opening Ceremony, New York proposes aparade of tall ships between the Olympic Villageand the proposed 78,000-seat Olympic stadium,attracting spectator support along the riverbanks.Athletes would parade along Broadway prior toentering the Olympic stadium. This proposal wouldrequire discussion with the IOC.

Education and information programmeNew York would develop, in partnership with thecity’s Department of Education, Olympic educationinitiatives encompassing 1.1 million students. Thewide range of activities would include inter-schoolcompetitions on or around Olympic days and annualseminars with national and international institutionsand programmes on urban revitalisation. The OCOGwould seek to partner the United Nations,headquartered in New York, in linking local youthwith their peers around the world throughprogrammes celebrating the Olympic values of fairplay and friendship.

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Torch relayNew York plans to partner leading environmentalorganisations to raise awareness about the need toprotect and conserve water as a precious resourcefor the international leg of the torch relay.

Youth campThe OCOG would hold a youth camp for studentsfrom all NOCs competing in the 2012 OlympicGames. All expenses, including the travel of NOCparticipants (two per NOC), would be borne bythe OCOG.

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MOSCOWMoscow

Dates of the Olympic GamesMoscow proposes Saturday 14 July to Sunday 29July as the period for the Olympic Games, basedon the best climatic conditions and reducedtransport demands in the city due to the holidayperiod at this time.

Olympic Games conceptMoscow seeks to further build on the legacies ofthe 1980 Olympic Games which have served theneeds of the city very well by supporting thegrowth of sports and the continued success ofRussian athletes.

The City Development Master Plan for the periodup to 2020 would be enhanced and acceleratedwith the staging of the 2012 Olympic Gamesparticularly through the increased housingcapacity provided by the proposed Olympic andmedia villages.

The “Olympic River” concept embraces themajority of the venues as well as the OlympicVillage, IBC and MPC which are located on or nearthe Moscow River. The Olympic Games would bethe catalyst to accelerate the development of largeareas of currently degenerated but valuable land.

With all sports competition venues in the city ofMoscow and one village amply accommodating allathletes including the football teams, Moscowproposes a memorable experience for all athleteswith minimal travel times to venues. This wouldoccur in a country which is establishing itself as the“New Russia”.

Legacy and impactThe Olympic Games would ensure significantupgrading of 23 existing international standardsports venues, the construction of 7 new venues,including tennis, gymnastics and canoe kayakslalom, as well as new high quality housing andhotels, improved infrastructure and majorimprovements to the accessibility of the city forpersons with a disability.

All competition venues would be dedicated tosport in their post-Games use and would bemanaged long term by the city to meet venueoperational costs.

Additional comments Moscow 2012 aims to have a global promotionalcampaign over the seven years leading up to theOlympic Games, highlighting the 2012 OlympicGames and Russia as a tourist destination.

The Olympic Games Study Commission’srecommendations have encouraged Moscow todraw on the legacy of the 1980 Olympic Games inestablishing its venue plan by using 23 existing andwell-maintained venues and a high percentage ofexisting training venues.

All venues are well served by the public transportnetwork, which is continually being expanded andupgraded.

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MOSCOWMoscow

Moscow’s population is expected to decrease from10.4 to 9.9 million by 2012, however, at the sametime, the population on the outskirts of Moscow isincreasing rapidly.

Political structure and responsibilityRussia is a Federal Democracy with an ExecutivePresident who is elected by universal suffrage fora term of four years. The Chairman of thegovernment (Prime Minister) is nominated by thePresident with the consent of the State Dumawhich is also elected by universal suffrage for afour-year term.

Moscow enjoys a special federal status as anautonomous entity of the Russian Federation. It hasits own charter and legislature. Moscow isempowered to provide all the essential resourcesand obligations for staging the Games. The deputyMayor chairs the bid.

National economyThe hyperinflation of the 1990s has now beenstabilised and the government expects to reducethe inflation rate to 8.5% by the end of 2005. Russiahas a large currency reserve. World Bank statisticsindicate that, in 2003, Russia had the 16th largesteconomy in the world and a preliminary estimateon the average annual growth rate was 7.3% withdomestic price inflation at 13.7%.

SupportThe two levels of government (federal and city) arefully involved in the preparation of the bid. All thepolitical parties in the State Duma fully support thestaging of the Games. The Labour Unions alsosupport the Games as was demonstrated in aguarantee received during the Commission’s visit.

A public opinion poll commissioned by the IOCshows the following levels of support to host the2012 Olympic Games: 77% support in Moscow and76% support throughout Russia.

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GuaranteesThe bid committee has provided the guaranteesrequired by the IOC, with the exception of thoseconcerning the protection of Olympic marks andthe words “Moscow 2012”. The guarantees signedby the Federal Government state that thegovernment would “take appropriate measures” toprotect them. The registration of Olympic markswas not provided to the Commission in English.

LegislationDuring the visit, the Commission receivedinformation concerning a proposed new law called“Olympic Games 2012”, the first draft of which hasbeen presented to the State Duma for itsconsideration. This law would facilitate theorganisation of the Games. A list of the main itemscontained in this law was given to the Commissionduring its visit.

OCOG structureThe future OCOG would be a not-for-profitinstitution which would enjoy the status of anautonomous legal entity. The OCOG would be tax-exempt. The different tiers of government, theRussian Olympic Committee and the RussianParalympic Committee would be represented onthe OCOG executive body. The chairman would bethe Mayor of Moscow.

Entry to the countryThe Olympic identity and accreditation card wouldserve as official access to the country in accordancewith IOC requirements.

Work permitsThe Federal government confirmed that aprogramme would be introduced so that personscarrying out Olympic-related work in Russia oneyear before the Games would not require workpermits. Most workers would, however, require aRussian visa and these would be issued withinthree to four weeks.

During the visit, the Commission receivedassurances that the workers referred to abovewould not be subject to Russian taxes and thatthese exemptions would be included in the“Olympic Games 2012” law.

Importation of goodsThe temporary importation of goods required forthe Olympic Games into Russia would beautho