Reaching beyond the Gold - The Impact of Global Events on Urban Development

The five cities Genoa, Barcelona, Athens, Bilbao and Shanghai- were chosen because they have all recently hosted a global event or will do so in the near future. All are examined and compared in the light of a variety of influencing factors. The conclusions that this study draws can help put an end to the structural errors made in the organization of large scale events. An assessment of global events on urban developments.