Tag: host cities
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Investigating mega-event host cities after the spotlight
My Swiss National Science Foundation Ambizione project has officially begun! I’m now at the ETH Zurich, working with the SPUR group – Spatial Development and Urban Policy. This is a great interdisciplinary team and I am thrilled to be here. The interdisciplinary nature of the group means that I’m returning to a beginner mind in…
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After the spotlight: Sustainable urban development and geopolitical legacies in former mega-event cities
I submitted my Ambizione project to the Swiss National Science Foundation. Definitely a massive effort! My earlier investigation of submission and acceptance data means that I’m under no illusions about my odds, but I admit that I have hope and am excited about the potential here. Overall, the project is designed to take my existing…
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Russia’s 2018 World Cup – A Conversation Beyond Sport
An article I wrote for Futbolgrad.com about some issues to look for in the 2018 World Cup. http://futbolgrad.com/russias-2018-world-cup-conversation-beyond-sport/