The Trickle-Down Effect of Sports Events in Urban Renewal and its Implementation Path

Abstract

As my country's new urbanization shifts toward high-quality development, urban renewal is shifting from "incremental expansion" to "improving existing resources," urgently requiring diversified driving forces. Sports events, with their agglomerative nature and radiative benefits, have become a crucial vehicle for activating urban renewal. However, existing research has insufficiently explored the "trickle-down process" by which event benefits permeate all aspects of urban renewal. This paper employs a literature review approach to define the core connotations and interconnected logic of sports events and urban renewal. It systematically analyzes the manifestation of the trickle-down effect across four dimensions: infrastructure, industrial structure, spatial function, and cultural identity. It identifies constraints such as insufficient planning foresight, imbalanced resource allocation, lack of coordinated action among stakeholders, and inadequate evaluation mechanisms. It then constructs a path to achieve this goal: "planning guidance - resource integration - collaborative governance - dynamic evaluation," complemented by supporting mechanisms including policies, funding, talent, and public participation. Research indicates that the trickle-down effect of sports events in promoting urban renewal is gradual, interconnected, and inclusive. Systematic design is needed to overcome barriers to benefit transmission and transform short-term event benefits into long-term urban renewal value, providing theoretical reference for high-quality urban development within the context of new urbanization.