Rio 2016 Olympic Park Master Plan Competition
The city of Rio is determined to capi­ talize on the opportunity to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2016. It aims to deliver a memorable and picturesque event while leaving a strong, sustainable, environmental, architectural, cultural and economic legacy for city’s development. The successful hosting of the Games, set with the backdrop of Rio’s stunning beaches, mountains, and forests, will help draw the attention to the city’s coming of age and its prominent position in Brazil’s eco­ nomic resurgence.