Paris 2024 must learn from London's broken promises if legacy is to be fulfilled | Jonathan Liew
Briefly

The ArcelorMittal Orbit in London, once a symbol of Olympic pride, faces challenges with visitor numbers far below expectations. Officially closed for maintenance since early 2024, it garnered only 93,000 visitors instead of the projected 350,000, leading to significant financial burdens on taxpayers.
Despite the promising statements from the London Legacy Development Corporation about the future of the Orbit, this situation highlights not only the uncertainty of investments linked to Olympic legacies, but also the discrepancy between perceived success and actual outcomes.
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