SLOC has placed an emphasis on environmental protection and enhancement at all the venues. Additional primary revenue sources include ticket sales, sponsorships and licensing. The Olympic and Paralympic Village will be on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City. The majority of the 70-acre compound will be within a historic area known as Fort Douglas. The Opening and Closing Ceremonies will also take place on the University of Utah campus.
Contrast is symbolic of Utah's landscape from the arid desert to the snowcapped mountains.
Culture represents the blend of cultures that make up the region's unique American heritage. Courage is the spirit of the athletes and the true essence of the Games. An estimated 18,000 volunteers will help stage the Games. A volunteer registration program will be launched in early 2000. Schoolchildren will adopt different countries and will learn about them in preparation for the 2002 Games.