The mega sporting events and their long term effects in BRICS countries

Abstract Big events carry effects – both positive and negative - on host territories and develop aspects connected with the economic development. These events relate to the production of infrastructure and the built of facilities. ‘Mega-events’ have emerged as an important tool of urban and regional renewal through their ability to justify redevelopment and enhancement; attract inward investment; promote tourism and, create new images for host cities. When considering the new objects left on the territories, it is important to evaluate the success of an event – keeping in mind the size of the audience and budgets involved – and review the opportunities which are created from the economical point of view, as these do not always meet the real need of the population on the territories. The aim of this study is to understand the process of production facility - both direct and indirect - and it refers to the idea of production of built objects, the impact these have on the territories and reviews the post-event use of the facilities which are left. To gain further understanding, this work will analyze case studies which evaluate the critical success factors which minimize the side effects linked to post-event vacancy of structures. Furthermore, the solution will meet the need for minimization of idle and abandoned structures through the proper design, feasibility and capability study for a sustainable cycle of life of the event in its phases - pre and post included.