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de Blois, M, Herazo-Cueto, B, Latunova, I and Lizarralde, G (2011) Relationships between construction clients and participants of the building industry: structures and mechanisms of coordination and communication. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 7(01), 3–22.

Deng, Y and Poon, S W (2011) Mega-challenges for mega-event flagships. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 7(01), 23–37.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Shanghai; mega-event; risk; urban renewal
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1745-2007
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.3763/aedm.2010.0120
  • Abstract:
    The mega-event flagship (MEF) has enjoyed an increasing global popularity in mega-event catalysed urban renewal practices. Nevertheless, failures of heavily underused MEFs provide a reality check for those ambitious host cities. Even in the wake of the problem being `globalized', related research is tangential, sporadic and reactive, which puts emerging mega-event hosts in a disadvantageous position. To rectify the imbalance, this article defines the MEF, reveals its nature, discusses its pressing problems and highlights its affiliated difficulties. Through a review of international literature and a case study from China, it is concluded that MEF development has become a global challenge. Host cities should raise their consciousness of crisis by asking `whether', `why' and `how' before using such a high-risk approach.

Jensen, P A (2011) Inclusive briefing and user involvement: case study of a media centre in Denmark. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 7(01), 38–49.

Senaratne, S and Malewana, C (2011) Linking individual, team and organizational learning in construction project team settings. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 7(01), 50–63.