You might have noticed it walking through towns or cities: spaces that are left unused, maybe with smashed windows or greenery sprouting out of the walls.
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As part of my recent EventRights mobility to Rio de Janeiro, I revisited Vila Autódromo, a favela community that became emblematic of evictions linked to mega-events in the city.
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I have worked at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) for 6 years as a lecturer in sport and physical education. Upon moving to Scotland, having taught in the Northwest of England for 15 years, I was struck by the limited amount of academic research undertaken on sport development in Scotland.
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On Wednesday 22nd January, 2020, more than 700 people attended a public meeting titled “City for Sale: The Commodification of Edinburgh’s Public Spaces” in Central Hall, Edinburgh.
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