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for the athlete it begins with a dream so too for the people of new york nurtured by hope driven by passion and tested by worthy competition they both steadfastly pursue their dreams despite the challenges obstacles and occasional setbacks living side-by-side with other dreamers from different backgrounds races religions and nations they discover that the real reward comes not from the ultimate prize but from the journey and in the end they are judged solely on their talent and determination new york has always strived to embody the olympic games values of tolerance and fair competition during a games in new york olympic visitors would step out of the arenas to find a city united with the community of nations in promoting a shared ideal of peace and respect for new yorkers just like olympians recognize that despite our differences we are bound together by a common humanity pour l athlète tout commence par un rêve il en est de même pour les habitants de new york nourris par l espoir mus par la passion et mis à l épreuve par la compétition l athlète et le new-yorkais poursuivent tous deux sans répit leurs rêves malgré les défis les obstacles et les quelques défaites vivant côte-à-côte issus d origines de races de religions et de nationalités différentes ils découvrent que ce n est pas la récompense qui fait la victoire mais le périple qui y mène et en fin de compte c est par-dessus tout pour leur talent et leur détermination qu ils sont jugés new york a toujours cherché à incarner les valeurs olympiques de la tolérance et du fair-play pendant les jeux new-yorkais les visiteurs du monde entier en quittant les arènes sportives découvriraient une ville unie avec la communauté des nations dans la poursuite de cet idéal commun que sont la paix et le respect car les new-yorkais tout comme les olympiens savent que malgré nos différences nous sommes tous liés par une même humanité.

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now more than ever new yorkers feel a deep need to channel their energies spirit and resources to express solidarity with the world 1 motivation and legacy a simple but powerful promise unites new yorkers that anyone from anywhere with a dream and the desire can rise to the top it is all those dreamers from every corner of the world who give new york its special energy ­ just as it is the athletes whose dreams generate the power of the olympic games together the olympic movement and the host city accomplish an extraordinary feat for the community of nations during the olympic and paralympic games the hopes and dreams for a world living in peace and harmony are given life through sport for those few weeks the athletes live together strive together laugh and cry together win and lose together the bonds created through a common athletic experience transcend borders opening new opportunities for international partnership in all areas of life with new york s melting pot of peoples languages and cultures and its belief in the power of hard work fair competition and dreams the call of the olympic games resonates across the city with special intensity now more than ever new yorkers feel a deep need to channel their energies spirit and resources to express solidarity with the world to reach across cultural divides and to build bonds of friendship and mutual understanding by joining the community of cities that have been singled out for the special honor of hosting the games ­ an honor new york has never had ­ new yorkers hope to serve humanity by strengthening the olympic and paralympic movement the world of sport and new york itself decades after the flame is extinguished people around the world will be reminded of the profound legacy of an olympic games in new york they will be reminded of the olympic games by great architectural icons the olympic village which will stand proudly across the east river from the united nations will have helped transform a waterfront of abandoned wharves and warehouses into a stunning community for tens of thousands to live in and enjoy they will see how the olympic stadium olympic square and olympic boulevard have spurred the transformation of manhattan s bleak far west side into one of new york s most exciting places to live work and visit they will remember how the olympic games profoundly impacted the city s environment especially along its long-neglected waterways through a network of reclaimed and refurbished parkland and they will think back to the great athletic performances in the summer of 2012 every time one of the world-class facilities created for the games hosts another championship that previously couldn t be held in new york but most important the legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of the millions who attended the games and the billions who watched on television for the games will be remembered for bringing to life the force of the olympic movement in a city that like the games itself celebrates the power of dreams and the triumph of the human spirit statue de la liberté depuis 1886 la statue de la liberté demeure source d inspiration pour les hommes et les femmes du monde entier statue of liberty since 1886 the statue of liberty has remained a source of inspiration for men and women around the world.

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new york s olympic x plan positions nearly every venue along two transportation routes one water and one rail that intersect at the olympic village providing athletes with swift reliable and secure transportation 2 concept for the past seven years a team of world-renowned architects planners construction managers transportation and environmental consultants financial advisors olympians paralympians olympic experts and government oªcials have been hard at work to devise an innovative plan for an olympic games in new york from the very beginning the team has been guided by five key goals · athlete-centered ensure a games that are first and foremost centered on the athletes · convenience address everyone s first concern about an olympic games in new york ­ the traªc ­ by creating a compact plan that will concentrate olympic energy and excitement and keep travel times to a minimum · drama capitalize on new york s iconic sites neighborhoods vistas and cultural and entertainment resources to create a spectacular setting for the games · public enthusiasm ensure broad support by engaging every community in the games · bold legacy leave a profound and enduring legacy for the olympic movement the world of sport and new york city the media for spectators workers and volunteers every venue is at or near a subway stop venue selection nyc2012 s venue plan has been carefully crafted to provide world-class facilities for olympians at stunning sites that accent the drama of the games every venue has been designed to serve pressing local needs and to enjoy productive and sustained after-games usage all but three venues are in the city meaning one government will have command responsibility for security and other public services for the games the construction of new facilities including an olympic aquatic center an urban equestrian center rowing and canoe/kayak flatwater and slalom facilities and three new multi-sport arenas will revive the city s historic connection with olympic sports and provide the capacity to host a wide range of championships in the world s largest media market these facilities combined with new training centers and playing fields will enable athletes ­ from the city s youth to elite competitors from around the world ­ to train and compete in the full range of olympic sports blueprint for new york s future the olympic x plan has already spurred civic action on bold and imaginative plans for historic change in new york waterfront revival the olympic x plan will revitalize new york s deteriorated waterfront by providing new parks recreational facilities and housing environmental legacy a new york games will create 224 ha 553 acres of new parkland remediate brownfields set new environmental standards for buildings and expand the city s mass transportation system expansion of midtown manhattan on the far west side of manhattan a $5 billion public-private investment will create one of the most environmentally responsible stadiums in the world an adjacent five ha 12 acre public square and a new boulevard to be named olympic stadium olympic square and olympic boulevard respectively if new york is awarded the games transforming the surrounding area from rail yards vacant lots parking lots and warehouses into a dynamic sports tourism residential and commercial center the olympic x plan the result is new york s olympic x plan which places nearly every venue along two intersecting transportation routes one water and one rail that run right through the heart of new york the olympic village will be at the center of the x directly across the east river from the united nations from the olympic village athletes riding fast olympic ferries and special dedicated olympic rail trains will be transported directly to their venues shuttle buses traveling along olympic priority lanes will also be available the olympic village will offer modern comfortable and spacious apartments just minutes away from all of the excitement of midtown manhattan all venues will be within a 32 km 20 mi radius of the village ensuring that all athletes will enjoy swift travel times the olympic rail and olympic ferry networks will also be available for members of the olympic family and

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new yorkers are enthusiastic about hosting the games with broad support expressed by labor elected officials nationality communities the media business olympians and paralympians 3 public opinion since the effort to bring the olympic games to new york began seven years ago public support has remained extraordinarily high the most recent public opinion poll conducted in november 2003 found 73 of new yorkers in favor of hosting the 2012 olympic games and only 18 opposed this enthusiasm is consistent across all ethnic and racial lines new york s olympic bid has received widespread support from every constituency government oªcials the media business labor sports culture academia and community and nationality groups · legislative the 51-member new york city council unanimously voted to support the bid while the 212-member new york state legislature enacted a $250 million financial guaranty · elected officials all major city and state elected oªcials from every political party support the bid including mayor michael r bloomberg new york state governor george e pataki and united states senators charles e schumer and hillary rodham clinton · labor unions the new york city building trades and construction unions have provided a 10-year no-strike pledge for all olympic-related projects · media new york city s four major daily newspapers ­ the new york times the daily news the new york post and newsday ­ all support the bid and are represented on its board · corporate community the bid has received substantial financial support from more than 120 corporations together with labor unions foundations and individuals they have already raised $18 million to support the international phase of the bid · nationality groups more than 360 nationalitybased organizations have provided ongoing support for the bid through the nations of new york a program created to marshal the energy and resources of new york city s diverse international population · olympians and paralympians more than 1,300 olympians and paralympians are actively involved in the bid through nyc2012 s circle of olympians and paralympians they assist in the development of the olympic plan and promote olympism across new york city through youth clinics school visits and community service projects community support nyc2012 has encountered no organized opposition to bringing the 2012 olympic games to new york in fact new york s olympic x plan has received overwhelming public support though isolated concerns regarding traªc and the environment have been expressed about a few sites for each site extensive dialogue has been conducted and continues with community leaders and local elected oªcials consultation and review process through hundreds of briefings and presentations to community groups local planning boards civic associations and elected oªcials nyc2012 has rigorously adhered to its policy of maintaining an open and consultative process the city s formal review procedure for land use and environmental protection including comprehensive public hearings and analysis is already underway for the proposed west side olympic complex which includes the olympic stadium and olympic square and for the rezoning of the brooklyn waterfront where the archery and beach volleyball venues will be situated public opinion polls question do you approve or disapprove of new york city hosting the olympic games in 2012 december 2002 approve disapprove no answer total february 2003 november 2003 76 20 4 100 79 16 5 100 73 18 9 100 sources mclaughlin associates siena research institute for the november 2003 poll the sample size was 406 people and the area covered was new york city.

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the bid has garnered support from the new york city council and the new york state legislature which enacted a $250 million financial guaranty for the games in 2001 4 government support the city of new york the state of new york and the united states government have each expressed consistent and enthusiastic support for new york s 2012 olympic bid each level of government has agreed to provide sites for olympic venues outside of new york city with venues the state of new jersey which will be the home of the football and basketball venues and nassau county on long island which will be the home of the handball venue olympic village this high-quality public-private residential project is part of a large-scale development that is fully approved and already includes two completed and occupied buildings on the olympic village site residential buildings will be constructed with private financing of approximately $1.5 billion government agencies have already spent or committed $120 million for land acquisition and site improvements west side olympic complex public funds will provide the essential infrastructure for this $5 billion public-private project including platforms over the rail yards upon which the olympic stadium and olympic square will be constructed the expansion of the javits convention center a network of new parks and boulevards and the extension of the subway system city and state support new york s olympic x plan positions all but three venues within new york city ensuring a unity of government services and single command responsibility for the games before he became mayor of the city of new york michael r bloomberg was an enthusiastic board member of nyc2012 on january 1 2002 mayor bloomberg appointed nyc2012 founder and president daniel l doctoroff as deputy mayor for economic development and rebuilding with responsibility for overseeing the city s olympic bid the state of new york has a proud olympic history having twice hosted the olympic winter games 1932 and 1980 on november 2 2001 governor george e pataki issued an executive order creating the 15-member new york olympic games commission which includes olympians and representatives from key state agencies for transportation the environment parks and development to coordinate state participation in games planning and operations on october 29 2001 the 212-member new york state legislature adopted the olympic games facilitation act creating an olympic games guaranty fund which provides a $250 million financial guaranty for the 2012 games to be funded jointly by the city and state senior government oªcials participate in each of nyc2012 s advisory committees and working groups including facilities transportation paralympic games environment and youth sports and education which is co-chaired by the chancellor of new york city s school system city and state oªcials also participate as members of the compliance coordinating group ensuring that nyc2012 s activities meet stringent ethical standards the city of new york and the state of new york have committed to provide all needed government facilities and services including security transportation and medical services comparable commitments have been received from the only two local jurisdictions federal government support the united states government has provided significant support for recent olympic games hosted in the u.s not just financially but with an extensive range of essential services in each case an interagency task force in the white house coordinated needed policy and services particularly regarding security visas and customs based on conversations with the white house nyc2012 is confident that the government will take comparable actions in support of the 2012 games nyc2012 is committed to continuing its strong partnership with each level of government to ensure that all appropriate city state and federal agencies are fully integrated in bid planning and operations upcoming elections november 2004 united states presidential and congressional elections and state legislative elections

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nyc2012 s board of directors includes prominent leaders from sport business culture finance academia media labor and community groups as well as olympians and paralympians 5 future candidature committee if new york is selected as a candidate city for the 2012 games nyc2012 s board will continue to include leaders from new york s corporate community directors of the city s major cultural institutions senior executives of the city s newspapers and television stations leaders of major labor unions universities and community groups and olympians and paralympians the united states olympic committee usoc leadership and the three ioc members in the united states also sit on the board through the leadership of daniel l doctoroff founder and president of the bid and now new york city s deputy mayor for economic development and rebuilding the board maintains a close working relationship with government oªcials who participate in key committees and working groups the board s budget and administration committee approves the annual budget and all major contracts and monitors performance against the budget the board also operates through the audit and nominating committees the ethics board and a series of advisory committees and working groups the paralympic games committee includes paralympians representatives from sports organizations serving athletes with physical disabilities and leaders of the disability community to ensure that nyc2012 s paralympic plan responds to the needs and concerns of the athletes while providing full access to the city the games advisory panel integrates proven experts with extensive olympic games experience in telecommunications information technology venues transportation and finance into nyc2012 s planning process to ensure that the plan meets actual games operating demands the volunteer advisory council includes representatives from leading corporations nonprofits labor unions sports organizations and universities who are recruiting more than 50,000 new yorkers as volunteers the youth sports and education committee sponsors a series of creative projects and programs to introduce youth to olympic sports and ideals supports elite sports training programs and stimulates student participation in the bid process the international relations group includes business executives former government oªcials and leaders from ngos including the council on foreign relations the united nations association and the asia society along with leaders from the 360 new york nationality organizations that are members of the nations of new york program they enhance the bid s multicultural sensitivity and understanding of international issues the creative council brings together leading advertising and communications agencies on a pro bono basis to develop nyc2012 s advertising marketing interactive and design initiatives the legal advisory group consists of more than 30 prominent law firms working on a pro bono basis to prepare necessary legislation venue leases and government services agreements advisory committees and working groups the sports commission includes national and international sports leaders administrators and athletes with extensive olympic games experience ensuring that the bid focuses first on sports and reflects the highest expectations of athletes more than 1,300 of whom are participating in the bid through nyc2012 s circle of olympians and paralympians the facilities committee includes more than 25 representatives from planning architecture engineering sports development law and relevant government agencies who meet regularly to review all technical aspects of nyc2012 s facilities plan the transportation working group brings together all the major transportation operating agencies in the new york metropolitan region to develop a coordinated planning strategy across all modes of transport the environmental committee includes representatives from 30 local and national environmental organizations to ensure that sustainable principles and innovative environmental approaches are integrated into every aspect of nyc2012 s plan ethics board nyc2012 s rigorous compliance regimen includes a board of ethics independent ethics and compliance oªcers and a compliance coordinating group to ensure strict compliance with ioc and usoc rules.

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there are no legal obstacles to the organization of the olympic and paralympic games in the united states 6 legal aspects there are no legal obstacles to the organization of the olympic and paralympic games in the united states no referendum is required to host the 2012 games in new york city united states policy on anti-doping a full range of criminal and civil laws exist concerning the manufacture importation and traªcking of illegal drugs anti-doping in olympic sports in the united states is regulated by the u.s anti-doping agency usada which was established by the usoc in 2000 as an independent agency anti-doping matters are also regulated by the national anti-doping policies of the usoc and its national sports federations the united states government joined 50 other nations in signing the copenhagen declaration at the world anti-doping conference in march 2003 the usoc usada and the united states government have each accepted the world anti-doping code approved by wada in fall 2003 the usoc intensified its efforts to combat doping by athletes this strengthened approach is evidenced by the swift action taken in late 2003 by usada along with the food and drug administration fda of the united states government against the newly discovered steroid tetrahydrogestrinone thg after the steroid was detected by usada its sale and use were almost immediately banned within the united states by the fda a coalition of sports bodies medical groups and interested organizations led by the usoc and usada are supporting legislation currently pending in congress to make steroid precursors illegal under the controlled substances act existing laws the olympic movement in the united states and the united states olympic committee usoc are governed by the ted stevens olympic and amateur sports act adopted by the united states congress in 1978 the law promotes the values of the olympic movement and encourages the development of olympic sports across the nation while protecting the intellectual property of the olympic games among other key federal laws dealing with sports is title ix enacted in 1972 to create parity among men s and women s sports programs in higher education on february 26 2003 the presidential commission on opportunity in athletics after a comprehensive review reaªrmed title ix s role in helping the u.s achieve one of the goals of the olympic movement ­ advancing the participation of women in sport president s council on physical fitness and sport the president s council on physical fitness and sport was created by executive order in 1982 to encourage the development of sports participation programs work with national sports federations to develop sport for all programs and stimulate research on sports performance and sports medicine proposed state laws nyc2012 plans to seek several modifications in state legislation the creation of an olympic agency to lease construct and operate all olympic venues clarification of existing law regarding firearms competitions authorization of medical care of athletes by their team physicians prevention of ambush marketing and restrictions on street vendors more than 30 of the nation s leading law firms are working on a pro bono basis to develop this legislative program through nyc2012 s legal advisory group.

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the broad support and generosity of new york city s business community has already been demonstrated through its commitments for $18 million toward the bid s budget 7 candidature budget nyc2012 anticipates spending approximately $9.2 million during phase i the application phase and $13.3 million during phase ii the candidature phase for a combined total of $22.5 million these funds are being raised entirely from the private sector principally from new york-based businesses foundations unions and individuals nyc2012 expects to raise a small portion of these funds from the general public through its membership program and from the sale of licensed merchandise the broad support and generosity of new york city s business community has already been demonstrated at the time of the submission of this questionnaire nyc2012 already had commitments of $18 million toward its campaign budget expenditure budgets 2003 us in millions phase i ­ application phase ii ­ candidature total 9.2 13.3 22.5 nyc2012 has also worked with the new york city sports commission to bring a series of world championships and world cups in olympic sports to new york city during the past four years an additional $9 million is being used in part to help fund these international competitions which have already established a strong olympic sports legacy linked to local sports programs and the development of olympic-themed initiatives within schools championnats du monde de tir à l arc un moment historique 487 archers de 69 pays ont participé aux championnats du monde de tir à l arc à van cortlandt park et à central park world archery championships a historic 487 archers from 69 countries competed in the world archery championships in van cortlandt park and central park.

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the city of new york and the state of new york have committed to provide all resources sports venues facilities and services within their jurisdiction for the 2012 games 8 games budget the games budget will be structured along the traditional lines of ocog and non-ocog categories a significant portion of the non-ocog budget for new infrastructure including the javits convention center expansion olympic stadium ibc and olympic village will be publicly or privately financed independent of the games operating budget west side olympic complex this $5 billion publicprivate project is moving forward rapidly already $60 million has been committed for design and planning construction is scheduled to be underway in the spring of 2005 in advance of the ioc selection of the 2012 host city public funds will be used to construct platforms over the rail yards on which the olympic stadium and olympic square will be built and to finance the expansion of the javits convention center a network of new parks and boulevards and the extension of the subway system the already-designed olympic stadium will be privately financed at an estimated cost of $800 million and will be ready well before the 2012 games to help ensure the timely completion of all olympicrelated projects the building trades and construction unions have provided an unprecedented 10-year no-strike pledge during the last decade the united states government has twice demonstrated that it provides broad and essential support to olympic games in the u.s in such areas as security visas and customs this was made especially apparent at the 2002 salt lake city olympic winter games when in the aftermath of 9/11 the government responded swiftly with substantial additional funding and resources to ensure the highest level of security for all olympic participants nyc2012 is working closely with the united states government which is fully supportive of the bid government contributions the city of new york has committed to provide all resources sports venues facilities and services within its jurisdiction especially those under the police department parks and recreation department transportation department department of design and construction and oªce of emergency management the state of new york has committed to provide all needed sports venues facilities and services within its authority including security and medical services state parks facilities and transportation operations through the metropolitan transportation authority mta the transit agency that operates new york s subways buses commuter rail lines bridges and tunnels the state of new york and the city of new york adopted a joint guaranty program in 2001 to provide a $250 million fund to cover any olympic shortfall furthermore nyc2012 s budget includes a general contingency of $246 million in 2003 dollars and each capital project also includes its own contingency fund in addition if needed for any reason nyc2012 has identified alternative venue sites which could significantly reduce the budget olympic village this high-quality public-private residential project is part of a large-scale development that is fully approved and already includes two completed and occupied buildings residential buildings will be constructed on the olympic village site with private financing of approximately $1.5 billion government agencies have already spent or committed $120 million for land acquisition and site improvements.

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new york s corporate community has been the largest revenue generator for the olympic movement in the united states and would provide substantial financial support and enormous marketing power for a games in new york 9 ocog revenue generating potential the new york metropolitan region is home to 80 fortune 500 companies and if it were a country it would have the eighth largest gross domestic product in the world as the home to multiple olympic partners new york s corporate sector has traditionally been the biggest revenue generator for the olympic movement in the united states and would provide substantial financial support and enormous marketing power for a games in new york nyc2012 s conservative revenue estimates are based on careful analysis of data from the los angeles 1984 seoul 1988 barcelona 1992 atlanta 1996 and sydney olympic games 2000 as well as the salt lake city olympic winter games 2002 detailed research has been conducted regarding all budget categories taking into account new york s demographics prior experience with major sports events new york s olympic plan and ioc regulations in addition to ioc contributions from top sponsorship and television rights nyc2012 expects to generate more than $1.8 billion in the following categories projected nyc2012 ocog revenue 2003 us in millions ticket sales local and national sponsors and suppliers licensing and merchandising paralympic revenues miscellaneous revenues total 813 687 95 69 170 1,834 ticket sales nyc2012 projects 44 of its non-ioc financial revenue or $813 million will be secured from ticket sales nyc2012 has developed a database model with detailed information for each venue including seating capacities seat kills due to broadcasting equipment media and olympic family requirements the breakdown of seats available at each ticket price point using data from the atlanta and sydney games and major sports events organized in new york city including the u.s tennis open world cup soccer and playoff games featuring the region s nine professional sports teams local and national sponsors and suppliers nyc2012 projects $687 million or 37 of the non-ioc revenue will come from local and national sponsors and suppliers nyc2012 projects an 11 increase after inflation over the revenues generated for the 2002 olympic winter games in salt lake city licensing and merchandising nyc2012 conservatively projects $95 million or 5 of non-ioc revenues will come from licensing and merchandising only $21 million higher than atlanta 4.1 million on an inflation-adjusted basis paralympic revenues paralympic revenues are projected to be $69 million or 4 of non-ioc revenues paralympic revenue categories include sponsorships 30 million ticket sales 21 million donations 5 million television rights 10 million and licensing royalties asset sales and other 3 million total miscellaneous revenues projected to total $170 million or 9 of non-ioc revenues this category includes commission on hotel rooms leasing of ibc and mpc facilities rental and sale of equipment and services through rate cards leasing of olympic village accommodations to nocs during periods outside of the games service charges on ticket orders olympic philately and olympic coin programs and disposal of assets revenue comparison local and national sponsors and suppliers 2003 us in millions atlanta 1996 salt lake city 2002 nyc2012 current market rank of all u.s markets total local and national sponsors and suppliers ocog share ocog sponsors and supplier revenue 8 779 67 524 50 902 68 617 1 1,025 67 687 sources atlanta and salt lake city post-games reports nyc2012 estimates

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a new york games would dramatically expand new york s ability to host world championships in olympic sports 10 competition venues ­ chart i a new york games will leave a legacy of new world-class sports facilities including three multi-sport arenas an olympic aquatic center and premier venues for rowing canoe/kayak flatwater and canoe/kayak slalom the new sports venues will dramatically expand new york s ability to host world championships in olympic sports while providing training and recreation centers for athletes of all ages to pursue their own olympic dreams canoë/kayak slalom canoe/kayak slalom flushing meadows whitewater center queens canoë/kayak en eaux calmes et aviron canoe/kayak flatwater and rowing flushing meadows regatta center queens badminton queensbridge athletic center queens plongeon natation et natation synchronisée/diving swimming and synchronized swimming astoria aquatic center queens tennis national tennis center queens cyclisme sur piste/track cycling queensbridge athletic center queens baseball yankee stadium bronx voile/sailing breezy point marina queens tir à l arc et volleyball de plage archery and beach volleyball williamsburg waterfront park brooklyn volleyball brooklyn sportsplex brooklyn handball nassau coliseum long island water-polo et pentathlon moderne water polo and modern pentathlon pelham bay park bronx tir/shooting pelham bay shooting center bronx football giants stadium new jersey basketball continental airlines arena new jersey

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grâce aux jeux olympiques la ville de new york augmenterait de façon decisive sa capacité à accueillir les championnats du monde de sports olympiques 10 sites des épreuves ­ tableau i les jeux olympiques de new york laisseront un héritage d installations du plus haut niveau dont trois nouvelles arènes multisports un centre aquatique olympique et des centres d aviron de canoë/kayak en eaux calmes et de canoë/kayak slalom ces nouvelles installations sportives accroîtront de façon considérable la capacité de new york à accueillir des championnats du monde de sports olympiques tout en servant pour des athlètes de tous ages de centres d entraînement et de loisirs leur permettant ainsi de poursuivre leurs propres aspirations olympiques boxe/boxing 369th regiment armory manhattan gymnastique rhythmique rhythmic gymnastics 369th regiment armory manhattan athlétisme cérémonies d ouverture et de clôture/athletics opening and closing ceremonies stade olympique manhattan olympic stadium manhattan triathlon central park manhattan gymnastique artistique et trampoline artistic gymnastics and trampoline madison square garden manhattan hockey baker field manhattan taekwondo javits convention center manhattan judo javits convention center manhattan tennis de table/table tennis javits convention center manhattan escrime/fencing javits convention center manhattan haltérophilie/weightlifting javits convention center manhattan lutte/wrestling javits convention center manhattan equitation et vélo tout terrain equestrian and mountain biking greenbelt park staten island cyclisme sur route/road cycling st george staten island softball richmond county bank ballpark staten island

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venues for 20 out of 28 sports either exist today or are currently planned all facilities have a detailed plan for post-games use 11 existing planned and additional venues ­ map b venues for 20 out of 28 sports either exist today or are currently planned the venues that nyc2012 will modernize or construct are located in communities that currently lack adequate recreational and sports facilities and each has a detailed plan for productive post-games use venues are located close to the olympic village all within a 32 km 20 mi radius and almost all are accessible to athletes the media and the olympic family by fast secure and reliable olympic rail or olympic ferry the olympic stadium will spur the city s long-term plan to transform the decayed waterfront area on the far west side of manhattan around an open rail yard into a vibrant commercial residential sports and tourism district in queens the reclamation of two degraded lakes will create a flourishing 57 ha 140 acre lake for sports and recreation a nature preserve and an environmental educational center for surrounding academic institutions the 369th regiment armory a landmarked building constructed in 1924 will be completely modernized to host boxing and rhythmic gymnastics and will be one of three multi-sport community arenas left as a legacy of the games after the games state-of-the-art venues will give new york the ability to host championship competitions for olympic sports that today cannot be held in the world s largest media market while the city s youth will inherit new sports facilities to encourage their new aspirations to learn about and compete in olympic sports flushing meadows regatta center le projet environnemental principal de nyc2012 consistera à nettoyer et unir deux lacs très pollués pour en faire le lac le plus grand de la ville pour le sport et les loisirs incluant des marais des réserves naturelles et un centre d études environnementales cette installation d aviron et de canoë/kayak deviendra un centre d entraînement et de compétition du plus haut niveau flushing meadows regatta center nyc2012 s premier environmental project will take two badly polluted lakes and combine them into the city s largest lake for sports and recreation with wetlands a nature sanctuary and an environmental educational center the world-class canoe/kayak flatwater and rowing facility will become a state-of-the-art training and competition center.

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a single olympic village on a spectacular waterfront site across from the united nations will offer a modern spacious and secure home for the athletes of 2012 12 olympic village and international broadcast center ibc main press center mpc nyc2012 s olympic x plan houses all the athletes together in a single olympic village at the center of the games situated on a spectacular waterfront site directly across the east river from the united nations the olympic village is close to all venues and just five minutes from the excitement of midtown manhattan all 16,000 residents of the olympic village ­ athletes coaches and oªcials ­ will live together in 4,400 modern apartments built as high-quality private housing each unit will have extensive space per resident ample closets bathrooms and modern amenities paralympians will also stay in the village which will be designed as a fully accessible facility with apartments meeting strict standards for adaptable units · at the heart of the games the olympic rail and olympic ferry networks that make up the olympic x meet at the village enabling 95 of athletes to reach their venues quickly comfortably and safely on dedicated trains and fast ferries shuttle buses will also be available traveling on olympic priority lanes to take athletes to every venue · everything close together three-quarters of the athletes will be within 25 minutes of their venues and none more than 45 minutes away · security surrounded by water on three sides the olympic village is being designed in conjunction with the new york police department nypd and will provide the highest level of security while maintaining a spacious open feel · sustainable design the village now the subject of an international design competition will set new standards for the integration of sustainable principles into urban planning · relaxation village residents will enjoy a waterfront park open plazas for rest and relaxation an entertainment complex and a shopping arcade · training athletes will enjoy a 9,294 sq-m 100,000 sq-ft state-of-the-art indoor training center playing fields and an outdoor training center situated just 1.6 km 1 mi from the olympic village in a secured 15 ha 36 acre park after the olympic games the apartments will be rented or sold to the public fulfilling a process started more than a decade ago to transform this long deteriorated area into a vibrant new york waterfront community alternate accommodation for equestrian athletes will be available only 6 km 3.7 mi from the venue olympic village financing as in sydney barcelona and seoul the olympic village will be financed through a private-public partnership developers selected by the ocog and the queens west development corporation a citystate corporation that owns the site will build and finance the village the ocog will only bear those costs related to renting and outfitting the village for olympic and paralympic use international broadcast center main press center to maximize access and convenience for the media the ibc and mpc will be adjacent to the olympic stadium and olympic square just steps away from key olympic venues the opening and closing ceremonies and an olympic rail station media hotels will be adjacent to the ibc and mpc or accessible by a short shuttle bus ride the 93,000 sq-m 1,000,000 sq-ft ibc will be located in a new privately constructed state-of-the-art tower it has been designed for olympic broadcasting in consultation with leading olympic broadcasting experts it will frame one side of the olympic square the 40,900 sq-m 440,200 sq-ft mpc will be housed in existing space at the javits convention center on another corner of the olympic square after the games the ibc will be minimally reconfigured as high-quality commercial space the mpc will return to its original use as convention and exhibition space ibc/mpc financing the ibc will be privately financed and constructed but specifically designed for olympic broadcasting the mpc exists in a publicly-owned structure ocog funds will be required to pay only the costs of temporarily outfitting the ibc and mpc facilities for olympic use and rental.

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