Legitimacy work of Olympic stadium renovations: a multiple case study of Los Angeles and Atlanta

Jinsu Byun, Kristina Hoff and Mathew Dowling

Sport Management Review, 2025, vol. 28, issue 5, 851-879

Abstract: This study examines legitimacy work in post-Olympic stadium renovation projects in Los Angeles and Atlanta. Multiple types of qualitative data, such as archival materials and semi-structured interviews, were gathered and analysed. Four substantive (i.e. formalized governance systems, collective leadership, maintaining and enhancing the stadium Olympic legacies, and engaging local legacy actors and experts) and three symbolic (i.e. promoting bond with the stadium area, communicating project progress, and promoting positive impacts) legitimation strategies were identified through data analysis. This work contributes to understanding the complexities of managing and legitimising stadium renovation projects.

Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1080/14413523.2025.2516277

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