The Legacy and Sustainability plan for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games — 38 HARNESSING THE GAMES TO ACCELERATE URBAN TRANSFORMATION Through public investment benefiting regions, particularly Seine-Saint-Denis and its inhabitants (in terms of facilities, housing, transport, economic development and employment), the Paris 2024 Games will leave a lasting local legacy. This urban transformation will include the construction of the Athletes’ Village and the Media Cluster as well as new infrastructure, such as the installation of four underground 225,000 volt electricity lines in the towns of Saint-Denis, Île-Saint-Denis and Villeneuve la Garenne, the construction of a noise barrier to the south of the A86 motorway and the redevelopment of Canal Saint-Denis. In its bid, Paris 2024 pledged to deliver spectacular and sustainable Games in the very heart of the capital and Seine Saint-Denis – a promise that is now becoming a reality 9 . Approved by the Board of Directors on 17 December 2020, the proposed concept was developed in collaboration with local and regional authorities, international Olympic and Paralympic sports federations, the IOC and the IPC. Holding Olympic and Paralympic events in the same competition venues was a priority, as was cutting back on the number of temporary venues in favour of existing facilities. By leaving an enduring legacy, the Games concept and venues selected by Paris 2024 will help transform the region and the daily lives of the people that live in it. Plans include construction and renovation work, as well as a new permanent climbing facility in Seine-Saint-Denis. • Olympic and Paralympic concepts that align: Although there will be a two-week gap between the two events, they will follow the exact same principles. As soon as it was feasible to do so, it was decided that the Paralympic events would be held at the same venues as the Olympic events. This will be the case for 15 out of 24 sports, including table tennis, swimming, judo and taekwondo. • Impact reduction for a breathtaking event: Paris 2024 has organised the event to make full use of each venue on competition days to keep costs down and maximise investment. Paris 2024’s unique Olympic and Paralympic concept combines responsible impact reduction with staging against a backdrop of Paris’ most recognisable sights to deliver an exceptional sporting and cultural event. By using existing facilities, Paris 2024 will minimise its investment budget and carbon footprint to ensure a concept with a strong focus on responsibility. 9. https://www.paris2024.org/en/compact-and-accessible-games/