Olympic Village---Olympic 2008
With a land area of 80 hectares and a total building floor area of 470,000 square meters, the
Olympic Village, located within the Olympic Green, will accommodate 17,600 athletes and team
officials. A 760-hectare "Forest Park" will also be created within the Olympic Village.
Fourteen venues will be used to hold 15 sporting events within the Olympic Green. These venues
are in walking distance from the Olympic Village. All other Olympic venues in Beijing will be less
than a 30 minute drive from the Village. The Olympic Village will provide safe and comfortable
facilities to help
athletes achieve their peak performance during the Games. The Residential
Quarter located in the western part of the Village consists of apartment buildings, dining halls, and
other facilities. The International Quarter located in the eatern part of the Village will provide leisure
facilities and cultural activities for athletes. After the Games, the Village will become a residential area.
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