Slow Progress on Russian Olympics Site

Sochi, Russia, is set to host the 2014 Winter Olympics. But work on the site has hardly begun, according to this report from The Moscow Times.

1 minute read

May 19, 2009, 7:00 AM PDT

By Nate Berg


"But inspectors from the International Olympic Committee might be in for a surprise when they visit Sochi on Wednesday for their second major evaluation of progress.

Piles of gravel, temporary roads and a brand-new fence around the perimeter of the Olympic construction site in Sochi's Imeretinskaya lowland are among the few visible signs that this vast area is a "huge construction site."

Mounds of garbage, including a rusted Zhiguli car covered with graffiti, are strewn across the area where a cargo port will be built to receive construction materials for Olympic venues. A rocky beach where the ships will dock remains untouched. A farm worker who was kicked off the land last year has returned to plant radishes.

A construction foreman at Olimpstroi's site, Igor Makushev, told The Moscow Times that he was not authorized to tell journalists what kind of work was under way and advised that questions be faxed to the Moscow office of Olimpstroi, the state corporation set up to handle construction of most venues."

Thanks to ArchNewsNow

Wednesday, May 13, 2009 in The Moscow Times

portrait of professional woman

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Close-up of "Apartment for rent" sign in red text on black background in front of blurred building

Trump Administration Could Effectively End Housing Voucher Program

Federal officials are eyeing major cuts to the Section 8 program that helps millions of low-income households pay rent.

April 21, 2025 - Housing Wire

Logo for Planetizen Federal Action Tracker with black and white image of U.S. Capitol with water ripple overlay.

Planetizen Federal Action Tracker

A weekly monitor of how Trump’s orders and actions are impacting planners and planning in America.

April 23, 2025 - Diana Ionescu

Ken Jennings stands in front of Snohomish County Community Transit bus.

Ken Jennings Launches Transit Web Series

The Jeopardy champ wants you to ride public transit.

April 20, 2025 - Streetsblog USA

View of Washington state capitol dome in Olympia, Washington at golden hour.

Washington Legislature Passes Rent Increase Cap

A bill that caps rent increases at 7 percent plus inflation is headed to the governor’s desk.

6 hours ago - Washington State Standard

Low view of Glendale Narrows section of Los Angeles River with concrete bottom and cloudy storm sky over head.

From Planning to Action: How LA County Is Rethinking Climate Resilience

Chief Sustainability Officer Rita Kampalath outlines the County’s shift from planning to implementation in its climate resilience efforts, emphasizing cross-departmental coordination, updated recovery strategies, and the need for flexible funding.

7 hours ago - The Planning Report

Grandparents sitting on bench with young girl and boy, girl holding ball and boy holding ukelele.

New Mexico Aging Department Commits to Helping Seniors Age ‘In Place’ and ‘Autonomously’ in New Draft Plan

As New Mexico’s population of seniors continues to grow, the state’s aging department is proposing expanded initiatives to help seniors maintain their autonomy while also supporting family caregivers.

April 29 - Source NM