CS&P Architects Inc.’s Post

International Day of Sport for Development and Peace: April 6, 2024. An opportunity to recognize the positive role sport and physical activity play in communities and in people’s lives across the world. The day also acknowledges the importance that physical activities play in building cooperative and healthy communities. Sports not only ensure cooperation and peace among those who play but also take care of our health. 2024 International Day of Sport for Development and Peace - IDSDP | Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD) (un.org) HOW TO OBSERVE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF SPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE • Play a sport. • Celebrate International Day of Sport for Development and Peace by playing your favourite sports. Revisit a sport that you haven’t played in years or pick up a sport that you have always wanted to try. • Share your story. • On International Day of Sport for Development and Peace share stories of how sports have changed your life for the better. You can also talk about all the positive impacts that sports have had on your community. https://lnkd.in/d4qzAji Aura Wales, Ffit Conwy Leisure Development, Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, Freedom Leisure

Is the financial viability of hosting the Olympics sustainable, considering the rising costs, frequent budget overruns, and both immediate and extended economic effects? Economic Stimulus: Large-scale events like the Olympics often boost the local economy through job creation in sectors like construction, hospitality, and retail, and by attracting global tourism Also provides infrastructure upgrades, including transportation systems and sporting facilities.... International Exposure: The global attention drawn by the Olympics can enhance the host city's international profile, potentially boosting tourism and investment long after the games have concluded. It also showcases local culture and history to a worldwide audience, fostering a sense of pride and community Does that justify the below risks..... High Costs: The financial burden of hosting the Olympics can be immense, often running into billions of euros, and there's always the risk that the costs will outweigh the economic benefits. Post-Olympics, some facilities can become underused or abandoned leading to wasteful investments Impact on Local Businesses: While the Olympics can boost tourism, they can also disrupt local businesses and everyday life due to increased congestion and security protocols, which may deter regular business activities Food for thought....

Boosting Economic Growth and Development Hosting the 2032 Games is expected to inject billions into the Queensland economy through tourism, infrastructure investment, and job creation. The Games will attract international events, boost local businesses, and stimulate sectors such as hospitality, retail, and construction. Projects: Brisbane Arena: A new state-of-the-art facility for sports and entertainment events. This development will revitalize the Roma Street precinct, attract a variety of international events, and provide significant economic and social benefits to Brisbane and Queensland. Sunshine Coast Stadium Expansion: Enhancing this facility to host international events and support local sports, boosting the local economy and providing top-tier facilities for community uses. Kawana Sports Precinct: Upgrades to existing facilities to support elite and community sports, ensuring long-term benefits for the Sunshine Coast region. This includes the development of new high-performance training facilities and community sports amenities. These projects will provide lasting economic benefits by creating jobs, boosting tourism, and fostering economic development across Queensland. #betterforqueensland #communityoutcomes #strongertogether #brisbane2032 #paris2024 #queensland #olympics #olympicsgames #paralympics #australia

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆! 🏅 Today, Cairns Regional Council proudly endorsed a vision to establish our city as the “Preeminent Destination for Women’s Sport in Australia.” The vision seeks to transform the city into a vibrant hub for women’s sports by leveraging our significant sporting infrastructure, international airport, ample accommodation option and attractive climate. 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹’𝘀 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟱 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀: 1️⃣ Partnerships: Collaborate with government, community groups, and local champions. 2️⃣ Infrastructure: Enhance facilities for women’s sport and recreation. 3️⃣ Events: Work with stakeholders to identify and attract elite event’s 4️⃣ Promotion: Highlight Cairns’ unique attractions to national and international teams and athletes. 5️⃣ Community Activation: Inspire young athletes and celebrate local heroes. Cairns is on track to become a vibrant hub for women’s sport! #CairnsWomensSport #GameChanger #SportsHubCairns

Of course it's exciting to work on a greenfield project that will have lots of fun stuff, especially one of the magnitude of the $500M+ Winter Sports World. But the satisfaction is in so much more than that. This is the largest new private tourism project in Australia right now. It’s the biggest ever tourism project in Western Sydney, set to almost double visitation to Penrith. But it's even more than that. Australia's first indoor snow resort will create jobs for more than 2700 people who currently travel hours to work. It will inject over $222 million each and every year into the local economy. It will reset sustainability benchmarks for new tourist attractions, place First Nations culture and connection to Country on a global stage and provide valuable social infrastructure for the local community. Yes, there's lots of stories to be told about ski runs, snow angels, ice bars and day spas. But there's so much more meaningful storytelling to share about Winter Sports World, like the role of indoor sport and leisure centres in the age of climate change and their significance in fostering social capital in this era of compound disasters. #contentwriter #wintersportsworld #westernsydney #wsw #newattraction

🎾As the world’s eye turns to The All England Lawn Tennis Club for its annual tennis spectacular, our amazing staff are once again playing a crucial behind-the-scenes role in ensuring the Wimbledon Championships run smoothly. From parking management to waste collection, trading standards and environmental health, parks, leisure, heritage and communications, our dedicated teams are serving up excellence.  #ProudofMerton 💜💚 Parking: Our parking team implements special traffic measures to manage the influx of half a million visitors to the borough, ensuring smooth flow around the area. Waste management: The waste and street environment team work closely with Veolia, the council’s waste management contractor, to keep the surrounding areas clean and tidy. Over the fortnight up to 16 tonnes of rubbish is collected – that’s the weight of more than four Centre Court roofs (both fixed and moving parts) combined! Environmental health: The team conduct food safety inspections to ensure people can enjoy their strawberries and cream and glasses of Pimm’s safely. They carry out samples on a dizzying array of food, from sandwiches to burgers and chips to sushi. Trading standards: The trading standards team work with the police to crack down on fake goods sellers. They work hard to make sure visitors are not being ripped off - whether that is being over-charged for drinks or getting less than they thought in their glass. Greenspaces: Our greenspaces team work tirelessly to maintain our 47 tennis courts across the borough, whilst managing our £1m tennis court upgrade programme. Sport and leisure: Our sport and leisure team work in partnership with AELTC, idverde (grounds maintenance contractor) to organise two of the borough’s big screens. The two screens at Morden Park and Canons House show the Championships action each day from the start of play until the parks close, with deckchairs, picnic areas and food and drink available to buy. Heritage: Tennis is a huge part of Merton’s history, and where better to explore it than the council’s dedicated heritage photo archive? Our Heritage Service provides photos and information so residents and visitors can explore how the game has been part of Merton’s community since 1877, up to today as we become London’s #BoroughOfSport. Communications: Our talented communication’s team is on a mission to promote the great sporting opportunities in our borough during the two-week event. Being a #BoroughofSport means that every person in our borough has the opportunity to embrace sport and their chosen way of moving more. Because we believe in the power of sport to connect, inspire and transform our borough. 

CHA-CHING!!! As of this morning, outdoor recreation is valued at $1.2 TRILLION, contributing 2.3% of U.S. GDP and 5 million jobs. This is the largest recorded measure since 2012, when the BEA started calculating the size of the outdoor recreation economy. These numbers are why it’s more important than ever that Congress prioritize sound policy that would expand access to the outdoors and protect America’s public lands. This includes passing the EXPLORE Act before year's end, and securing adequate funding for our land management agencies, like the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service. Join us in asking Congress to pass these important recreation policies to ensure that outdoor recreation remains sustainable: https://lnkd.in/gPttjX3B

Funding secured for key Brisbane Olympics venues Exciting progress for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games as the Federal and Queensland Governments finalise a Federation Funding Agreement (FFA). The agreement covers the first five Minor Venues Program (MVP) projects, including the new Chandler Indoor Sports Centre and Precinct, upgrades to the Brisbane Aquatic Centre, Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast Mountain Bike Centre, and the new Sunshine Coast Indoor Sports Centre. An investment set to deliver accessible and inclusive sporting facilities, they'll benefit the community long after the Games. Key priorities include sustainability, increased participation of women and First Nations people, and opportunities for trainees and apprentices. The collaboration between both governments aims to ensure these venues meet community needs and are fully prepared for the 2032 Games. Such significant investments in infrastructure not only support major events but also create lasting benefits for the community. It's a prime example of how strategic investment can drive both immediate and long-term positive impacts. As a proud Brisbane-founded company, we are looking forward to collaborating with our valued infrastructure and energy partners over the next few years to help deliver world-classs projects to bring Brisbane 2032 to life! #Brisbane2032 #Olympics #InfrastructureInvestment #CommunityLegacy #Concentis #FutureReady

You want more stuff? We are bringing you more stuff! It’s just the trailer below but check out the full clip of Dennis Bickmeier on the RVA Small Business Network at RVAsbn.com!

⚡ The FREE KICKS* partner Malmö FF's Life Cycle Assessment revealed that supporter mobility was one the largest contributor to the overall environmental footprint ❓ Did you know? 🚆 Malmö FF has conducted two fan travel surveys in Autumn 2023 and Spring 2024, regarding their means of transportation to develop strategies to encourage sustainable travel 🔗 View the Life Cycle Assessment: https://lnkd.in/dwKC9-CS #EUFreeKicks #Allsvenskan #greensports #sportsforclimateaction #fantravel * Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.