Alameda 2oo8

Alameda 2oo8 Official Bid for the December Games

hehe good start.

I know, but unfortunately I have not had yet time to put everything together

i can't wait to see the simlympic park

Don't worry...You have plenty of time to put a great bid in ! Alameda is fabulous. I saw it in your CJ

Thank you Champion

Totally agree!! Looking forward to your bid dude

BTW is it just me, or do we have a really big number of cities competing this year?

Alameda is back as a Candidate City to host the 2008 Simlympic and Parasimlympic Games, just three months after narrowly missing out on being designated the host city in the previous bidding process.
Moreover, it is back and convinced that, on this occasion, it will be capable of realising this dream shared by all people living in Alameda and Italy, as well as enjoying the many positive effects and new opportunities that the Simlympic and Parasimlympic Games is going to bring to the city.
There are two months of intense work ahead until the final decision, which will be made on October 31st. The Alameda 2008 Simlympic bid will attempt to show the world that Alameda is the best possible place for hosting the biggest sporting event on the planet because of, amongst other reasons, its proven organisational capability, its passion for sport and the fantastic hospitality its citizens will give to all those people who decide to visit us during the next winter.





Why Alameda?

- Love every moment in Alameda. Our motivation to host the Games is rooted firmly in the belief that the values of Simlympism can and should be the catalyst to promote social cohesion and evolution. These core values, with their focus on sport, will be the model for developing: our city our people, our society and our everyday lives.
- Bringing the values of sport and Simlympism to the people. We are bringing the values of sport and Simlympism into the lives of all of our people. The Games will bring about ‘social regeneration’, supported and enhanced by us continuing to improve the infrastructure of our city.
- Diversity as a basic value. Alameda is a city in which citizens of more than 190 nationalities live in perfect harmony. Our city has historically been a meeting point, where everybody is received with hospitality and joy.
- Internationalisation of the city. The Simlympic and Parasimlympic Games are the biggest sporting event on the planet. When they are being held, the eyes of the world are fixed on the city hosting them. That is why we believe the Games would be a decisive step forward for Alameda, proposing our city as a leading international metropolis.
- City legacy. Apart from the tangible legacy of new infrastructure and economic benefits from the celebration of an Simlympic and Parasimlympic Games in the host city, we want Alameda to become an even more friendlier and welcoming city with a better quality of life in which people feel integrated in both a physical and human environment through sport.

Great start. Looking forward to see more photos of the city and the venues and of course, the logo reminds me of Torino 2006

Our concept provides the city with new and existing infrastructure to open it up to the people.
This physical concept complements our overall concept and motivation for a ‘people focused’ Games with social regeneration a top priority.
Our intention is that the Simlympic infrastructure will contribute to the regeneration of a sustainable urban environment.
Our concept delivers in two a reas of the city: the Main Simlympic Park; the ‘heart’ of the Games and the Park2; the ‘lungs’ of the Games.
The Main Park in the south coast of the city includes the main Simlympic competition venues. The Park2 in the north of the city is the location
for a long-term regeneration project to recover green spaces and reclaim the parks, valleys and mountains for the use of everyone;
for families and for those of all ages.








Main Simlympic Park



Park2

Legacy

Our legacy strategy will have a clear focus on post-Olympic use and the creation of long term sustainable benefits. We are developing detailed plans for all our
Olympic infrastructure, both in 'event mode' and in 'legacy mode'. These plans will ensure that every venue, whether permanent, temporary or relocatable, will
have the appropriate technical specification, programme of use, management and business plan. Some of the proposed legacies include:
· New sports facilities for elite and recreational use to enhance sports performance and participation.
· Social and education programmes that build on the inspiration and celebration of the Games.
· Urban regeneration of deprived areas, providing enhanced green and recreational spaces.
· Designation of accommodation from both the Simlympic and Media Villages for social housing or for relocation to deprived areas.

Venues of the Main Simlympic Park



Name: Alameda Simlympic Stadium
Sport/ Events: Opening and Closing Ceremony/ Medals Plaza
Seats: 80.000


Name: A. Rossi Sailing Complex
Sport/ Events: Canoeing/ Flatwater
Seats: 10.000
N.B.: seats are indoor, the competition can be seen through the glass-walls


Name: Lower Bay Stadium
Sport: Athletics/ Field sports/ Marathon Finale
Seats: 35.000


Name: Alameda Dome
Sport: Boxing/ Judo/ Taekwondo/ Wrestling
Seats: 55.000


Name: Simlympic Tennis Complex
Sport: Tennis
Seats: 20.000 each stadium


Name: Simlympic Palasport
Sport: Basketball/ Handball/ Volleyball
Seats: 37.000


Name: Simlympic Aqua Dome
Sport: Swimming/ Syncronized Swimming/ Water Polo/ Divind
Seats: 45.000


Name: Palaruffini
Sport: Decathlon/ Athletics
Seats: 45.000


Name: E. Louis Indoor Arena
Sport: Gymnastics
Seats: 38.000


Name: Simlympic Archery Stadium
Sport: Archery/ Shooting
Seats: 20.000


Name: Blue Bay International Cruise Pier
Sport: Rowing / Sailing
Seats: /

Facilities of the Main Simplympic Park


Symlimpic Metro-Station
East parking
Main Bus Terminal
Simlympic HSR line


Simlympic Park train Station


Media Center for accreditated press and Simlympic Cauldron

Venues in Park2


Name: Mayland Allianz Arena
Sport: Soccer tournament
Seats: 60.000


Name: Mayland Alameda Football Stadium
Sport: Football
Seats: 47.000


Name: Twins Indoor Complex
Sport: Weightslifting
Seats: 15.000 each one


Name: M.Giuliani Baseball Stadium
Sport: Baseball tournament
Seats: 33.000


Name: Mayland Tennis complex
Sport: Badminton
Seats: 8.000 each one


Name: Simlympic Baseball Stadium
Sport: Baseball
Seats: 47.000


Name: Mayland Indoor Arenas Complex
Sport: Aquatics sports trainings / Table Tennis
Seats: 10.000 each one

Facilities of the Park2


Media Center for accredited and unaccredited press


Park2 Simlympic Metro station

Simlympic and Media Village




Simlympic and Parasimlympic Village (the Village) is located within the park at the heart of the Games. It will provide athletes and teams with
accommodation on the doorstep of competition venues located within this cluster. The Village will provide a friendly and efficient environment to
enhance the cohabitation of athletes from around the world.
Just 24Km from Urbe Airport and 11.5 Km from the city centre, the location of the Village provides easy accessibility to the various competition venues and to the city centre via motorways, subways, HSR, buses and cycle lanes. Village overlook the bay, is connected by highway, rail, HSR, metro, bus and ferry to every place in the city. The Village will be financed by public and private investment. The residential buildings will later be incorporated into both public and private housing programmes for both rental and sale.


The Media Village is 5km from the airport, near the Park2, is connected by highway, rail, metro and bus to the city centre and to the Main Park

Other Venues


Name: Globe Arena
Sport: Fencing
Seats: 32.000
Location: Valentine's Park (Central Alameda)


Name: Toyota Center
Sport: Track Cycling
Seats: 42.000
Location: Valentine's Park (Central Alameda)


Name: Stadio del Mare/ Stadio delle Alpi
Sport: Hockey
Seats: 20.000 each one
Location: Valentine's Park (Central Alameda)


Name: Levante Stadium
Sport: Soccer tournament
Seats: 52.000
Location: Newark


Name: Village Stadium
Sport: Beach Volley tournament
Seats: 12.000
Location: Blue Bay Highs


Name: Village Equestrian Center
Sport: Equestrian
Seats: 24.000
Location: Blue Bay Highs

Wow great bid LeLeOne! reminds me of Penthesili

Alitalia (Official Airlines Company)
Alpitour (Travel Company)
ATM (Alameda Public Transport Comany )
Autostrade Per l’Italia (Italian's Highway)
Barilla (Official Food Company)
Enel (Official Power Supplier)
Edison (Alternative Power Supplier)
Ferrovie dello Stato (Railway and Public transport)
Fiera Alameda (Alameda Fair and events)
Fila (Sports-wear supplier)
Gruppo FIAT (Athletes, personalities, politicians private transports)
Intesa-Sanpaolo (Main Banking Group)
Iride (Alameda's water and waste treatment company)
Mondo (Testing and development of sports articles)
Panasonic (Official supplier of audio and video tools)
Piaggio (Vehicles for private transports)
Pirelli (Polymers research and development)
RAI (Official Broadcast Channel)
San Pellegrino (Water and beverage supplier)
Siemens (Official supplier for comunication tools)
Telecom Italia (Official communication services suppliers)
TNT (Official delivery suppliers)
Visa (Official credit card)
Kodak ( Official Audio/Video support suppliers)

really awewsome job!!

1.The logo reminds me of Torino 2006
2.The park is awesome
3.Great choice of sponsors

really thank you champion.....more update will come soon

Yes, I agree! Fantastic complex!

Hai Guys....I've updated the second post...now the venues list is completed

Hey where did you get the Levante Stadium? It looks very cool

Demographic Aspects
The city of Alameda is divided into 21 districts with a total area of 60,430.760 hectares and has a population of 2,341,236 people. Alameda is a welcoming city, a true meeting point between different cultures which is home to over 180 nationalities. Large numbers of immigrants have settled in the city and its surrounding area in recent years to capitalise on a wide range of work opportunities.

Economic Aspects
Alameda's economic activity, which has continuously grown over the last few years, is characterised by its specialisation in service activities, especially those provided for companies, financial intermediation, logistics and communications. Tourism, which encompasses all branches of production activities, has especial relevance in the city and has grown significantly in recent years, particularly in business and trade fair-related activities.

Transports
Alameda also has modern transport infrastructures that have been significantly expanded and improved during the past decade. In 2008, the public transport system in the region was used by 1,623,000,000 people. The Metro network has 6 lines, and is 198 km in length, making it the longest in Italy.
At the moment, Alameda's transport system has 318 stations, one of them next to the Simlympic Stadium and all adapted to people with reduced mobility.
Alameda also has an extensive and efficient bus network. According to September 2008 data, the ATM (regional transport company) has a fleet of 2,007 buses covering a total of 209 routes (169 for the daytime network, 38 night buses and 2 special services). To this you have to add the new night transport network, the Metrobus, which covers on the streets the same routes as the Metro and is serviced by 83 vehicles.
There is also an extensive suburban train network in the region which, had 12 lines in operation and was 339.1 km in length.
Alameda is also connected to Italy’s main cities by a great high speed rail system which provides passengers with fast rail services at speeds of over 300 Km/h.
The different modes of transport are linked by transportation hubs located across the city, providing passengers with options for efficient interchange with other
forms of transport.




Accomodation
Italy is the most popular destination in the world for travellers and more than 60 million tourists visit the country every year, with eight million choosing to stay in Alameda. Visitors enjoy the best conditions of quality and comfort and experience the hospitality and service that distinguishes the Italian hotel industry. The city has an outstanding range of hotels and sufficient capacity to guarantee the accommodation needs of all the Simlympic and Parasimlympic Family.
Alameda’s transformation and development as a City has been accompanied by a growth in the number of hotels and hotel rooms. There are currently more than 65,000 rooms in establishments of different categories. This includes 5/4/3 star hotels as well as hostels, bed & breakfasts, guest houses and other types such as
university residences.

Culture & Laisure
The city of Alameda has a broad cultural offer for all tastes: internationally renowned museums, numerous art galleries and exhibitions, the best national plays and most successful international musicals, marvellous opera and classical music performances, all types of music concerts. Everything is possible.
Art lovers will feel like they are in paradise when visiting world-famous collections at the Galleria Sabauda, Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna or the
Museo del Design e delle Arti Applicate, the most well-known among a total of 320 museums and art galleries. Those who prefer theatre will only have to head to the centre of Alameda, to see the broad range of shows and musicals the capital has to offer.
Alameda also has a lot of variety for music lovers. The Royal Theatre, National Auditorium, The Alameda Opera Theatre are a must for fans of opera, classical and modern music.
But there are also numerous places for listening to other types of music. The Windspear Arena, the Stadio delle Alpi, Stadio del Mare and the Newark Stadium have been the stage for huge concerts for some of the biggest Italian and international artists, although there are also smaller venues with a wide variety of concerts
and live.

Places of Interest











Parks
Alameda is a green city. Parks and gardens occupy 250,000 hectares and along the streets there are more than 248,000 trees. Alameda has someimpressive parks, such as the Parco del Valentino or ITC Park, extraordinary historic gardens, particularly the Giardino dell’Esposizione (Expo Park) and palace gardens, such as the Campo Reale and Giardino Sabotini.

Cultural Simlympics
Alternatively to the sport events the city will propose during the Simlympics a huge number of major cultural events: art exhibitions, theater performances, concerts. 6 of the main museums in Alameda organize important exhibitions that for the first time will unify art collections from all over the world. The main exhibitions are:
- 'Italian Renaissance' @ Galleria Sabauda (on the occasion of the exhibition is scheduled the return in Italy after 200 years of the most famous portrait in the world 'La Gioconda')
- 100 years of Italian Design @ Museo del design e delle arti applicate
- Artissima 12 @ Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna (the most important exhibition of modern art for emerging artists in Italy)
- 'Engines and Speed' @ Museo Nazionale dell'automobile (100 years of history of Italian cars celebrated with expositions, exhibitions and test drive)
- 'Across the World' @ Fondazione mario Merz (Photo exhibition on the traditional culture of the countries participating at the Games)
- 'Simlympism' @ Simlympic Museum (photos, souvenirs, movies and relics on past editions of the games).
The Alameda Theater Season has been enhanced with new appointments, from opera to musical that's what will take place on the stages of the city:
- 'The Traviata'
- 'The Aida'
- 'Machbet'
- 'Euripide'
- reading of the 'Divine Comedy'
- 'Disney on Ice'
- 'Mamma Mia!'
- 'Chorus Line'.
The Main Simlympic Stadium will be the heart of the night fun, every night after the athletes awarding a different artist will catch the audience with exciting concert. The Medal's Plaza Performers are:
- Giorgia
- Maroon 5
- Negramaro
- Rihanna
- Elisa
- Kylie Minogue
- The Tin Tings
- The Freemasons Dj set
- John Legend
- Giovanni Allevi
- Sergio Cammariere
...and the return on stage of miss Britney Spears.

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Official logo of the Alameda 2oo8 Candidate City

Proposed logo for the Torch Relay 2oo8


Alameda 2oo8 Torch


Mascots


Poster

Wow very nice presentation dude.the logos are amazing. I like especially the night view of Italy and Alameda and the simlympic complex is really awesome. The choice of the stadiums is correct and fits to the style of the city. This brad new area in Alameda gives a glamorous touristic sense and the cruise port is very cool. Good work indeed mate. Good luck to Alameda.

Thankyou mitsos....by you a compliment is like twice

thanks LeLeOne and one more question, i've been searching everywhere for those diagonal tiles found on the simlympic park where did y'all find it?

oh gosh....I don't remember actually, I've download that path so long ago....PhillyBoy told me that now it's included in the Urban Beautification Pack on the STEX....or you can try to search for 'diag0nal filler' 'diagonal path' or something like that