The Turin 2006 Winter Olympic Games case study

Abstract

The Olympic legacy is crucial for host cities, shaping long-term social, economic, and environmental outcomes. This article examines the Turin 2006 Winter Olympics, focusing on the innovative “Cabina di Regia” structure and its role in legacy planning. The Turin Games were the first in Italy to apply an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to a large-scale sporting event, setting a precedent for sustainable event management. Through qualitative interviews and analysis, this paper explores how sustainability and crisis preparedness were integrated into the Games’ planning and execution. The study also draws lessons for broader festival management, offering practical strategies for event organisers to navigate environmental challenges. Ultimately, this research contributes to knowledge on managing mega-event legacies, with implications for the sustainability of future festivals and large-scale events.

Highlights

• The “Cabina di Regia” is an innovative Olympic legacy governance model.
• Environmental sustainability embedded in Turin 2006’s Olympic planning.
• First large-scale application of an Environmental Impact Assessment for the Olympics.
• Insights on applying Olympic legacy strategies to festival and event management.
• Focus on crisis preparedness and sustainability in uncertain event environments.

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Keywords

• Olympic Games
• Olympics Legacy
• Sustainability
• Urbanism
• Environment

How to Cite

della Sala, V. (2025). Sustainable planning for the Olympic Legacy. The Turin 2006 Winter Olympic Games case study. Event Management. https://doi.org/10.3727/152599525X17483017437057

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