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Climate Adverse weather conditions, such as strong winds, rain or heat, may affect the performance of athletes. Initial care given to the siting of venues can help to minimize this impact. However, if the sites available are limited, then the architectural configuration, roof design and seating decks must attempt to limit the weather’s impact on the arena area. If the built form does not take potential weather conditions into consideration, compounded effects such as swirling winds may result in athletes’ complaints, adverse conditions for record setting opportunities and poor media response.
Available Area An adjacent clear site to each venue is required. These are broken down into three parts: 1) the public access area (that will need to accommodate approximately three times the capacity of the venue), 2) the media/officials’ compound, and 3) the athletes’ accommodation and check-in. The public area should be considered on only three sides of the venue (excluding access to the stand accommodating the Olympic family). The media/officials’ compound should provide space the outside broadcast vans, staging equipment, and storage of materials. Additional adjacent sites may be required for warm-up facilities, a track for the athletics, pool for swimming or courts for tennis. This ancillary development for the Olympics should be considered in the long range planning for future use. |
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Secure zone located at the World Congress Center in Atlanta. |
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Sponsor Village Entrance |
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Sponsor Village with queue to the Opening Ceremonies |