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Multigen-Paradigm And The Design Exchange Partner For The
Toronto 2008 Olympic Bid
Realtime 3D model of proposed Olympic venues to be used for bid presentations
San Jose, Calif. - Nov. 30, 2000 -MultiGen-Paradigm, the leading developer of realtime 3D
solutions, announced today that the DXNet Advanced Visualization Centre, located at the Design
Exchange in Toronto, is using MultiGen-Paradigm’s urban simulation tools and technology to
create a virtual Toronto for the city’s 2008 Olympic bid (TO-2008). MultiGen-Paradigm’s
realtime 3D capabilities will give Toronto a significant competitive edge when presenting the
city as an ideal venue for the Games. This project also marks MultiGen-Paradigm’s continued
role as a pioneer in the visual simulation industry and its commitment to bring realtime 3D to
new markets.
“We have partnered with the Design Exchange, which is helping TO-2008 fulfill its goal
of becoming the host city for the 2008 Olympic Games,” said Jon Zucker, urban simulation/GIS
market manager for MultiGen-Paradigm. “The Design Exchange has assembled a team of
talented professionals who are building an incredible realtime 3D model of the city. TO-2008
will use this virtual reality tour to present the bid to various groups including the International
Olympic Committee, international sports federations and international media.”
TO-2008 believes this realtime 3D model of the Olympic venues and the city will help
put it over the top in its bid to host the 2008 Games. The other cities bidding for the 2008 Games
are Beijing, Istanbul, Osaka and Paris.
“We feel that our partnership with MultiGen-Paradigm will give the city of Toronto the
competitive edge it needs to win this bid,” said Alice Lee, director of business development for
the DXNet Advanced Visualization Centre. “The realtime 3D capabilities of our model will stand
out from the competition and allow the International Olympic Committee to have a more realistic
view of the proposed Olympic site and its advanced design.”
“The virtual reality model is an excellent tool for us to plan for the location and design of
venues to ensure consistency with the City of Toronto’s long-term plans,” said Ana Kirkham,
TO-2008 vice president, finance and operations. “It will help us to ensure a risk-free bid and
provide a long-lasting and multi-application legacy for the Toronto and greater Toronto area
business community. We are grateful to MultiGen-Paradigm and the Design Exchange for their
exceptional work on this project.”
The realtime 3D model was unveiled for public display today at the Design Exchange in
Toronto and will be used during formal bid presentations to various groups. The selection of the
host city for the 2008 Olympic Games will be announced on July 13 , 2001 at the International
Olympic Committee session in Moscow, Russia.
About the Advanced Visualization Centre
The DXNet AVC is Canada’s premier broadband design portal, online resource and 3D
design showcase. Housed in the Design Exchange, it includes opportunities for online
showcasing, a private network with collaboration and project management, and virtual reality
showcasing. The Design Exchange (DX) is the only design promotion centre of its kind in North
America. DX is a not-for-profit educational organization committed to promoting greater
awareness of design as well as the indispensable role it plays in fostering economic growth and
cultural vitality. DX is located at 234 Bay Street in the former Toronto Stock Exchange building.
About the Toronto 2008 Olympic Bid
TO-2008 is a non-profit organization working to bring the 2008 Olympic Games,
Paralympic Games and Cultural Festival to Toronto. Since its inception, TO-2008 has involved
athletes, youth, the community, businesses and individuals eager to see Toronto host the
Olympic Games. TO-2008 is strongly supported by Torontonians, Ontarians and Canadians, as
well as all three levels of government. The 2008 Olympic Games, Paralympic Games and
Cultural Festival will provide a significant, lasting legacy for youth, sport, culture and
community renewal - a legacy of which all Canadians and the world can be proud.
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