2016 Olympic Bid Cities, which city should be chosen?

Rwarky · September 16th, 2009, 07:43 PM

Of the four remaining 2016 Olympic Bid cities, which city should be chosen for these games, and why?

Rwarky · September 16th, 2009, 07:47 PM

Although I am a citizen of the United States, I believe Rio should win the 2016 Olympic bid. The U.S. has hosted the events many times, so it's time to share the events with the rest of the world too.

nomarandlee · September 16th, 2009, 07:56 PM

The choice is only two weeks away. Hopefully we can have a last thread that is civil and fun before the vote.

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TOKYO

Tokyo 2016: 'Setting the Stage for Heroes: Venues' (venue flyover)

Maps

cluster overview

athlete's village

Eco village

Track Stadium

football

weightlifting (Tokyo International Forum)

tennis (Tokyo Big Sight)

handball (Tokyo Big Site)

pentathlon (Oi Horse Race Track)

cycling (Tokyo Dome)

Whitewater Slalom

Swimming

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MADRID

Madrid 2016: The games with the human touch (venue flyover in Spanish)

Athletics stadium

Aquatics venue (swimming and diving)

Judo/Taekwondo

Tennis complex

Volleyball

Triathlon

Taekwondo

Shooting

Sailing

Rowing

Field Hockey

Handball

Gymnastics

Equestrian

Cycling Track

Fencing

Canoeing / Slalom

Boxing

BMX

Archery

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Rio de Janeiro

The Master Plan Rio2016 - Candidatura do Rio de Janeiro para 2016

Barra Cluster

Rio Center

Cluster Overview

MPC/IBC (Media Center)

Olympic Village

Olympic Beach

Olympic Park

Olympics Arena (Gymnastics and Basketball)

Aquatics Center (Swimming and Diving)

Olympic Aquatics Stadium

National Olympic Training Center

DEODORO CLUSTER

Olympic Tennis Center

X-Park

BMX

Slalom

Modern Pentathlon

National Shooting Center

Equestrian Center

Copacabna Cluster

Rowing

Sailing

Beach Volleyball

Triathlon

MARACANA CLUSTER

MARACANÃ Cluster - Maracanã Live Site of Quinta da Boa Vista Park

Sambódromo (Temple of the Samba) - Archery

Maracanã Olympic Stadium (Opening and closing ceremony, Soccer/Football)

João Havelange Olympic Stadium (track and field)

João Havelange Olympic Stadium

Olympic Port (for travelers)

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Chicago

Chicago 2016 Virtual Flyover Video

Venue Experience (Up Close)

Chicago 2016 Virtual Village Flyover Video

Cluster Map

Olympic Village
Olympic Village layout

Olympic Villages layout

Olympic Village / Waterfront

Olympic Village

South Cluster
Washington Park Green

Olympic Stadium, Washington Park (Track and field)

South Shore Olympic Park (Washington Park)

Aquatics, Washington Park (Swimming)

Wasington Park - (Diving)

Field Hockey in Jackson Park

North Cluster
Triathlon (North Ave. Beach)

Tennis Complex (Lakeview)

West Cluster
UIC Pavilion (Boxing)

United Center (Gymnastics) / Basketball

Douglas Park - Cycling Track

Douglas Park (West side) - BMX Cycling

Central Cluster

Millennium Park / Grant Park (entertainmen and ceremony)

Live Site

Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park (Marathon start) and "Live sites"

Hutchinson Field, Grant Park (Archery)

Grant Park / Lakefront (Swim marathon)

Grant Park / Lakefront (Rowing)

Soldier Field (Football Finals)

Northerly Island (Sailing)

Northerly Island (Beach Volleyball)

Northerly Island (Canoe/Kayak/Slalom)

Lake Michigan Sports Complex (McCormick Place convention center)

McCormick Place (Wrestling)

McCormick Place (Weightlifting)

McCormick Place (Volleyball)

McCormick Place (Taekwondo)

McCormick Place (table tennis)

McCormick Place (rhythmic gymnastics)

McCormick Place (Judo)

McCormick Place (Handball)

McCormick Place (Fencing)

McCormick Place (Baksetball prelims)

McCormick Place (Badminton)

Northwestern University - Ryan Field (Modern Pentathlon)

Temple Farms, Lake County (Equestrian)

Aurora (Shooting)

Madison, Wis. (road cycling)

Madison, Wis. (Mountain bike)

Madison, Wis. (Time trial and road race)

Football Prelims - DC, Philly, St.Louis

Football Prelims - LA, NYC, Minneapolis

JuanCarlos · September 16th, 2009, 08:24 PM

Tokyo of course!

Ahmad Rashid Ahmad · September 16th, 2009, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rwarky

Although I am a citizen of the United States, I believe Rio should win the 2016 Olympic bid. The U.S. has hosted the events many times, so it's time to share the events with the rest of the world too.

I am also of the same view......Rio must be selected....

samba_man · September 16th, 2009, 08:39 PM

Rio and South America deserves it !

mhays · September 16th, 2009, 09:41 PM

Rio because of ambiance and continental equality. Followed by Tokyo as the world's largest city, and one of its coolest.

diddy · September 16th, 2009, 10:14 PM

I'm hoping for Rio or Tokyo.

felipevarig787 · September 16th, 2009, 10:51 PM

Rio of course !!!!

TEBC · September 16th, 2009, 10:56 PM

Go Rio.. Go Rio...

DiggerD21 · September 17th, 2009, 12:02 AM

Rio de Janeiro.

Simply because last year has been already in Asia, next time will be in Europe and the USA had it aalso already many times while I can't recall the Olympic Games having taken place in Southern America.

However, in the end this should be only a matter if all other important aspects of an applicant city (Plans for sport venues, no. of hotel beds, security etc.) are considered to be fulfilled.

socrates#1fan · September 17th, 2009, 12:03 AM

Chicago.
People don't hear a lot from the midwest, and I think they would be surprised on how well we can handle sport events.

Having the Olympics in the US before means nothing to us, because the midwest is not the south, east, plains, or west, so if any of those regions get it, for us it might as well have been Spain.
Now, if we could get bullet trains between our grand midwestern cities, that would help alot.
Chicago would get a lot out of this, but it means a lot for the great lake states also.

-Corey- · September 17th, 2009, 12:42 AM

Chicago

S.T.Y AP · September 17th, 2009, 12:55 AM

certainly Tokyo!

SouthmoreAvenue · September 17th, 2009, 01:07 AM

Chicago is sure to provide an exiting olympics....

iloveskylines · September 17th, 2009, 01:11 AM

I prefer Chicago, but the only other option would be Rio if chicago didn't win....
im sure rio supporters feel the same way

BHCitizen · September 17th, 2009, 01:20 AM

Rio!!!
If not, then Tokyo!

udpinvok · September 17th, 2009, 03:12 AM

I think they would be surprised

Rwarky · September 17th, 2009, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by udpinvok

I think they would be surprised

Surprised about what?

Cobucci · September 17th, 2009, 03:33 AM

Rio de Janeiro, just because I live here.

Othewise, I would choose Chicago or Rio yet.

View Poll Results: Which city should be chosen for the 2016 Olympiad?
Tokyo	33	20.63%
Rio de Janeiro	68	42.50%
Madrid	19	11.88%
Chicago	40	25.00%
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September 16th, 2009, 07:47 PM	#2
Rwarky Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 309	Although I am a citizen of the United States, I believe Rio should win the 2016 Olympic bid. The U.S. has hosted the events many times, so it's time to share the events with the rest of the world too. __________________ rwarky

September 16th, 2009, 07:56 PM	#3
nomarandlee My Mind Has Left My Body Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 1060 W. Addison, City by the Lake Posts: 4,723	The choice is only two weeks away. Hopefully we can have a last thread that is civil and fun before the vote. =============================== TOKYO Tokyo 2016: 'Setting the Stage for Heroes: Venues' (venue flyover) Maps cluster overview athlete's village Eco village Track Stadium football football weightlifting (Tokyo International Forum) tennis (Tokyo Big Sight) handball (Tokyo Big Site) pentathlon (Oi Horse Race Track) cycling (Tokyo Dome) Whitewater Slalom Swimming ----------------------------------------------- MADRID Madrid 2016: The games with the human touch (venue flyover in Spanish) Athletics stadium Aquatics venue (swimming and diving) Judo/Taekwondo Tennis complex Volleyball Triathlon Taekwondo Shooting Sailing Rowing Field Hockey Handball Gymnastics Equestrian Cycling Track Fencing Canoeing / Slalom Boxing BMX Archery ------------------------------------------------------------ Rio de Janeiro The Master Plan Rio2016 - Candidatura do Rio de Janeiro para 2016 Barra Cluster Rio Center Cluster Overview MPC/IBC (Media Center) Olympic Village Olympic Beach Olympic Park Olympics Arena (Gymnastics and Basketball) Aquatics Center (Swimming and Diving) Olympic Aquatics Stadium National Olympic Training Center DEODORO CLUSTER Olympic Tennis Center X-Park BMX Slalom Modern Pentathlon National Shooting Center Equestrian Center Copacabna Cluster Rowing Sailing Beach Volleyball Triathlon MARACANA CLUSTER MARACANÃ Cluster - Maracanã Live Site of Quinta da Boa Vista Park Sambódromo (Temple of the Samba) - Archery Maracanã Olympic Stadium (Opening and closing ceremony, Soccer/Football) João Havelange Olympic Stadium (track and field) João Havelange Olympic Stadium Olympic Port (for travelers) ----------------------------------------- Chicago Chicago 2016 Virtual Flyover Video Venue Experience (Up Close) Chicago 2016 Virtual Village Flyover Video Cluster Map Olympic Village Olympic Village layout Olympic Villages layout Olympic Village / Waterfront Olympic Village South Cluster Washington Park Green Olympic Stadium, Washington Park (Track and field) South Shore Olympic Park (Washington Park) Aquatics, Washington Park (Swimming) Wasington Park - (Diving) Field Hockey in Jackson Park North Cluster Triathlon (North Ave. Beach) Tennis Complex (Lakeview) West Cluster UIC Pavilion (Boxing) United Center (Gymnastics) / Basketball Douglas Park - Cycling Track Douglas Park (West side) - BMX Cycling Central Cluster Millennium Park / Grant Park (entertainmen and ceremony) Live Site Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park (Marathon start) and "Live sites" Hutchinson Field, Grant Park (Archery) Grant Park / Lakefront (Swim marathon) Grant Park / Lakefront (Rowing) Soldier Field (Football Finals) Northerly Island (Sailing) Northerly Island (Beach Volleyball) Northerly Island (Canoe/Kayak/Slalom) Lake Michigan Sports Complex (McCormick Place convention center) McCormick Place (Wrestling) McCormick Place (Weightlifting) McCormick Place (Volleyball) McCormick Place (Taekwondo) McCormick Place (table tennis) McCormick Place (rhythmic gymnastics) McCormick Place (Judo) McCormick Place (Handball) McCormick Place (Fencing) McCormick Place (Baksetball prelims) McCormick Place (Badminton) Northwestern University - Ryan Field (Modern Pentathlon) Temple Farms, Lake County (Equestrian) Aurora (Shooting) Madison, Wis. (road cycling) Madison, Wis. (Mountain bike) Madison, Wis. (Time trial and road race) Football Prelims - DC, Philly, St.Louis Football Prelims - LA, NYC, Minneapolis __________________ -Dances With Wolves! ... I am Wind In His Hair! ... Do you see that I am your friend!? ... Can you see that you will always be my friend!?" - Wind in his hair - "I don't even have the strength to get up and crawl across the floor for another shot" - Tom Thumbs Blues (Bob Dylan) Last edited by nomarandlee; September 17th, 2009 at 07:02 PM.

September 16th, 2009, 08:24 PM	#4
JuanCarlos silango-chinaloense Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Guadalajara, México Posts: 2,247	Tokyo of course! __________________ Guadalajara \| グアダラハラ \| México \| メキシコ LaExedra \| ラ・エクセドラ \| SSC MX Aguascalientes \| SSCMX・アグアスカリエンテス

September 16th, 2009, 08:39 PM	#6
samba_man Life On Hold Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,763	Rio and South America deserves it ! __________________ \|<O>\| Proud to be Brazilian

September 16th, 2009, 07:43 PM	#1
Rwarky Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 309	2016 Olympic Bid Cities, which city should be chosen? Of the four remaining 2016 Olympic Bid cities, which city should be chosen for these games, and why? __________________ rwarky

September 16th, 2009, 09:41 PM	#7
mhays Journeyman Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 5,039	Rio because of ambiance and continental equality. Followed by Tokyo as the world's largest city, and one of its coolest.

September 16th, 2009, 10:14 PM	#8
diddy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 190	I'm hoping for Rio or Tokyo.

September 16th, 2009, 10:51 PM	#9
felipevarig787 Barueri hoje Dubai amanha Join Date: May 2008 Location: Barueri Posts: 334	Rio of course !!!!

September 16th, 2009, 10:56 PM	#10
TEBC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: São Paulo Posts: 8,164	Go Rio.. Go Rio... __________________ rio 20!6 Viva essa Paixão

September 17th, 2009, 12:02 AM	#11
DiggerD21 italianised german Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Hamburg Posts: 2,151	Rio de Janeiro. Simply because last year has been already in Asia, next time will be in Europe and the USA had it aalso already many times while I can't recall the Olympic Games having taken place in Southern America. However, in the end this should be only a matter if all other important aspects of an applicant city (Plans for sport venues, no. of hotel beds, security etc.) are considered to be fulfilled.

September 17th, 2009, 12:03 AM	#12
socrates#1fan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,386	Chicago. People don't hear a lot from the midwest, and I think they would be surprised on how well we can handle sport events. Having the Olympics in the US before means nothing to us, because the midwest is not the south, east, plains, or west, so if any of those regions get it, for us it might as well have been Spain. Now, if we could get bullet trains between our grand midwestern cities, that would help alot. Chicago would get a lot out of this, but it means a lot for the great lake states also. __________________ "Those who stand for nothing fall for anything"- Alexander Hamilton

September 17th, 2009, 12:42 AM	#13
-Corey- Je suis tout à vous Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: East Coast Posts: 12,025	Chicago __________________ ๏̯͡๏♥๏̯͡๏

September 17th, 2009, 12:55 AM	#14
S.T.Y AP Iguatemi Camp. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Campinas, SP Posts: 1,982	certainly Tokyo! __________________ "O Homem aprendeu a escrever os defeitos no bronze e as virtudes na água. " L.V Beethoven

September 17th, 2009, 01:07 AM	#15
SouthmoreAvenue Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pasadena,Texas Posts: 429	Chicago is sure to provide an exiting olympics.... __________________ simply,misunderstood. ______________________________________________ H.A.I.F. Houston Architecture Information Forum Houston's Leading Internet Community http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/h...ex.php?act=idx

September 17th, 2009, 01:11 AM	#16
iloveskylines Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1	I prefer Chicago, but the only other option would be Rio if chicago didn't win.... im sure rio supporters feel the same way

September 17th, 2009, 01:20 AM	#17
BHCitizen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Belo Horizonte Posts: 167	Rio!!! If not, then Tokyo!

September 17th, 2009, 03:12 AM	#18
udpinvok Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1	I think they would be surprised __________________ Taux financement credit personnel \| Demande simulation pret personnel en ligne

September 17th, 2009, 03:33 AM	#20
Cobucci Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Rio de Janeiro Posts: 1,160	Rio de Janeiro, just because I live here. Othewise, I would choose Chicago or Rio yet.

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