Boston Officially Submits a Bid to Host the 2024 Olympics

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On Monday, December 1, the group behind a massive push to get Boston to host the 2024 summer Olympic games announced that they submitted the details and paperwork needed for consideration to the United States Olympic Committee.

“Boston 2024 is excited about the submission of its bid to the U.S. Olympic Committee, which outlines the many reasons why Boston would be an ideal host for the summer 2024 Games, including our world-class university partners; the region’s thriving innovation, technology, financial, medical, and hospitality sectors; our widespread government, business, and community support; and a unique plan for a walkable, sustainable, and cost-effective Olympics,” said Boston 2024 executive vice-president Erin Murphy Rafferty in a statement.

The group, a private organization that’s worked tirelessly to try and convince business leaders and elected officials that Boston could handle millions of spectators flocking to the area to take in the international competitions, recently outlined their vision for hosting the games, totaling $4.5 billion and including a proposal to construct a temporary Olympic stadium, while relying on existing infrastructures to house other events and visitors.
http://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/blog/2014/12/02/boston-2024-olympic-bid-submitted/