Friday, April 10, 2009
News / Chicagoland IOC, are you listening?
Posted by Alison True on 04.10.09 at 03:01 PM
No Games Chicago reported on Wednesday that International Olympic Committee members visiting Chicago had promised to take a look at Ben Joravsky's open letter to them.
Ben's argument is that holding the Olympics here isn't such a hot idea (which is generating a huge response, incidentally) is apparently shared by Leon Despres, who says in a video interview the premise that the Olympics would be good for the city is an "illusion." The esteemed 101-year-old former alderman concedes that it would be good for some businesses, "but not many," and that they'll benefit "at the expense of the city."
Is there anyone left who thinks the Games would be good for Chicago?
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To get a glimpse of the impact Olympic development have on the homeless, environment, residents, taxes and cost inflation go to www.youtube.com and search five ring circus. This video illustrates how cities focus most development around the games instead of long-term benefits to the surrounding communities.
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