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Shadow Stadia and the Circular Economy.
Taryn Barry1, Daniel S Mason1, Lisi Heise2
1Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
|July 22, 2022
Summary
This study examines "shadow stadia"—old sports venues left behind by new developments. It explores their environmental impacts and proposes circular economy strategies to extend their lifecycle and inform future urban planning.
Area of Science:
- Urban Planning
- Environmental Science
- Sports Management
Background:
- New stadium development often overlooks the fate of existing venues, termed "shadow stadia."
- Shadow stadia face varied outcomes: repurposing, demolition with delayed redevelopment, or abandonment.
- The environmental and neighborhood impacts of shadow stadia are poorly understood due to limited research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the academic literature on the circular economy in relation to sports facilities.
- To categorize global shadow stadia and identify opportunities for integrating circular economy principles.
- To highlight future research needs for sustainable urban and sports venue development.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of circular economy advancements.
- Global case study categorization of shadow stadia.
- Analysis of opportunities for circularity integration in sports facility management.
Main Results:
- Current research on shadow stadia and their environmental impact is limited.
- Circular economy principles offer potential solutions for extending the life of existing sports facilities.
- A framework for categorizing shadow stadia and integrating circularity is proposed.
Conclusions:
- Addressing the lifecycle of shadow stadia is crucial for sustainable urban development.
- Integrating circular economy strategies can mitigate negative environmental impacts and enhance community value.
- Further research is needed to guide cities and sports organizations in managing the transition to new facilities.
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