The Legacy and Sustainability plan for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games — 30 GAMES THAT HELP DEVELOP REGIONAL SPORTS FACILITIES EXPANDING THE RANGE OF SPORTS ON OFFER IN HOST REGIONS Some host regions do not have enough sports facilities, particularly medium-sized venues. The organisation of the Olympic and Paralympic Games will therefore give fresh momentum to the development of local sports activities for residents in these areas. Paris 2024 and Solideo will take part in building and, to a greater extent, renovating large scale facilities likely to host major national and international competitions while providing access to local sports clubs and improving the range of local sports activities on offer. AN INITIATIVE ACCELERATED AS A RESULT OF THE GAMES LA CHAPELLE ARENA: A VENUE AND A LASTING LEGACY FOR PARIS Planned before the 2024 Games bid and therefore excluded from the Games investment budget, the arena will be the first structure of and act as a catalyst for a comprehensive urban transformation process in the area to promote active mobility, foster economic activity and create sports facilities and vegetation areas. Championed by Paris City Council, the facility will host over 120 events per year, including national and international sports competitions, resident club Paris Basketball’s matches, as well as cultural and artistic events (including concerts and performances for the general public). To build on its roots and potential to benefit the community in Porte de la Chapelle (the 18th arrondissement of Paris), one of the most working-class neighbourhoods in the capital and just a stone’s throw from Seine-Saint-Denis, this facility will also be open for local residents, who will be able to practise sports in its two specially designed sports halls. © – Mairie de Paris - SCAU / NP2F
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