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Cost Concerns Linger Over Chicago's Olympic Bid

Posted by: Nate Berg

28 July 2009 - 6:00am

Organizers claim city money won't be needed as Chicago edges closer to securing the 2016 Summer Olympics, but locals are wary about the costs that could fall on them. The recession is exacerbating concerns.

Costs associated with the event are estimated at $3.3 billion. Private investors have so far raised $60 million, and more could be expected if the city is chosen as host this October.

"Polls here suggest broad support for bringing the Olympic Games to the city. But increasingly, the economic downturn is taking a central role in the local debate over the bid as more residents raise concerns that Chicago taxpayers, already struggling, could be left paying the bills despite assertions from organizers that no city dollars will be needed."

Full Story: Recession Shadowing Chicago Bid for Games
Source: The New York Times, July 27, 2009
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If hundreds of people in your community raised reasonable concerns about a planning program you developed, how would you respond? Perhaps you might call a community meeting, or ask community elected officials to reach out to community leaders.
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