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Introduction
There is no other opportunity that draws the attention of the world to the same extent and with such compelling ideals as the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Games have the capacity to inspire people of all ages, prompt community celebration, foster unity, embrace diversity and instill a genuine spirit of pride. The Games represent excellence and achievement in human endeavour, and are a source of inspiration, empowerment and partnership.
The Games are also a catalyst for Whistler's journey to an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable future as defined in our Whistler 2020 community vision: to become the premier resort community—as we move toward sustainability.
“The 2010 Winter Games will be among the
defining events of our generation.”
— John Furlong, Chief Executive Officer, VANOC
For 27 days in 2010, Whistler will showcase itself to the world, at a level it's never experienced before. The Games will create lasting legacies, and ultimately accelerate our journey to a successful future.
To fully capitalize on the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games requires thoughtful and strategic planning, coordination and collaboration.
To guide the community in our role as Host Mountain Resort, the municipality prepared Delivering the Dream – The 2010 Winter Games Strategic Framework to ensure we leverage Games-related opportunities for long-term legacies, successfully deliver on Games commitments in a fiscally responsible way, and collaborate with and support our partners in the delivery of extraordinary Games.
This document provides a summary of the framework's strategic objectives and key deliverables, and describes how far we have already come on this important journey to 2010.
A companion document, Investing in the Dream – 2010 Winter Games Budget outlines the financial overview and return on investment in the Games.
WHISTLER – LIVING THE DREAM
In 1960, four Vancouver businessmen who were also ski enthusiasts returned from a trip to the Olympic Winter Games at California’s Squaw Valley with a big idea: they would find and develop a site in British Columbia to host the 1968 Winter Games. They developed Whistler Mountain, but it took a few decades to get the Games. Whistler is now literally living the Olympic dream that inspired its creation.
“Our first bid for the Games started in 1961. There was no road. There was nothing developed. But a vision – a dream – was created,” says Gary Watson, former Whistler councillor and Whistler local since 1960.
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