What If Chicago Had Been Awarded the 2016 Olympics? Part 1
Early 2000s Chicago had a "cusp of global city stardom" vibe, and the Olympic bid epitomized that. But it lost to Rio de Janeiro and its star has faded. What if it had won?
Rendering of Chicago in 2016, had the Olympics been awarded to the city. Ah, what could have been. Source: Chicago Bid Book via chicago.curbed.com
(Note: next month, the 2024 Olympics will commence in Paris. Every four years I’m reminded that Chicago very nearly was awarded the 2016 Games by the IOC, but a late pivot by (bribed?) electors made Rio de J…
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