Urban infrastructure in the framework of mega-event exceptionalism: Glasgow and the 2014 Commonwealth Games

In the context of urgency-filled mega-event preparations, contested urban projects can be fast-tracked to completion in name event. This leads deviations from existing agenda and undermines democratic decision-making processes – all while having longer-term socio-economic physical influences. Since its post-industrial transition Glasgow prioritized event-led regeneration. Parallel preparations 2014 Commonwealth Games, labeled as vital for this event were realized, including previously 657-million-pound M74 motorway extension. extension, heavily relying on legal political exceptions, was presented detrimental successful hosting promised solve city’s traffic problems. article explores exceptional powers mega-events delivery troubled infrastructure via a case study Games. It demonstrates role plays enabling government mobilize discourses finally realize controversial