VOICED : Olympics: Vancouver still counting the co

The video discusses the development of the Olympic Village in Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympics. Initially, the village faced challenges with empty apartments and financial losses. The city hoped the Olympics would boost infrastructure and leave a positive legacy, but economic downturns and high real estate prices led to significant debt. Housing affordability became a major issue, with reduced low-income housing and high rents, contributing to Vancouver's homelessness problem. Despite these challenges, some residents find the area becoming more livable.

What was one of the main challenges faced by the Olympic village after the 2010 Winter Olympics?

• A lack of public transportation

• Empty or unsold premium apartments

• Insufficient parking spaces

• Overcrowding of athletes

What was the financial goal of hosting the Olympics for Vancouver?

• To reduce taxes

• To build more sports facilities

• To undertake big infrastructure projects

• To increase tourism

What was the estimated financial loss incurred by Vancouver due to the Olympic village?

• Billions of dollars

• Tens of thousands of dollars

• Hundreds of millions of dollars

• No financial loss

What percentage of the units was originally set aside for low-income housing in the Olympic village?

• 10%

• 20%

• 40%

• 30%

What is one of the consequences of the high real estate prices in Vancouver?

• Increased tourism

• A large homeless population

• Lower cost of living

• More job opportunities