In November, Paris revealed its “one village, two poles” plan for the summer 2012 Olympics.

Though many consider New York City’s bid to host the 2012 Summer Olympics a long shot, NYC2012, the City’s nonprofit spin-off founded by Deputy Mayor Daniel Doctoroff, submitted its 600-page Bid Book on November 11 to the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Among the remaining contenders for the 2012 Olympics, Moscow was the most recent host to the games.

Madrid’s bid to host the 2012 Olympics has little in common with Barcelona’s landmark effort of 1992.

Yesterday, the International Olympic Committee named London as the host of the 2012 summer Olympics.

Cities have long used the Olympics to reinvigorate their infrastructure and image.