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Originally Posted by eternallyme
Those reverting back would be temporary though and they would return to their current state in the summer of 2022.
As for an Olympic Village, that may be an issue. The area immediately west, at least as of 2012 (per Google Street View) was undeveloped. For Whistler it isn't as hard, since there is sure to be more demand for hotels and winter lodges there. Otherwise, I don't see any additional infrastructure that would be necessary if they want to ask the IOC about 2022.
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As well, the area immediately east of the stadium/arena (the "Concord Pacific" site) is open; and if the City goes ahead with its plan to dismantle the viaducts, there will be even more space. As well, there are substantial parcels slightly further afield, but still within Vancouver, which could be utilized for a new Athlete's Village (the bus barns at Oakridge, the old RCMP HQ, the Jericho Garrison).
As for the venues, the Oval can be easily converted back to host the long-track -- that option has always been included in the post-games plan. I'm sure that the curling rink could also be converted back, but perhaps that's one of the new venues which could be constructed as a legacy.
Virtually every other venue from 2010 can continue to be used for a future games. As well, it's likely that the transportation infrastructure will be significantly improved over 2010, with the Evergreen Line fully operational with an extension to Arbutus, the Surrey LRT lines, and enhanced express bus service.