May 2, 2010

World Expo 2010 - Begins in Shanghai #1

World Expo 2010 - Begins in Shanghai with a Theme - Better City Better life.

Some Stat
189 countries are participating and the event is held for 184 days.
70 Million visitors expected. and 200,000 on day one.

Urban Best Practices area is one of key pavilion themes. 55 Cities across the world participating..
Things which are looking promising based on first glance.
  1. Odsense, Denmark -Bicycle as a transport for city life.
  2. Taipei, Taiwan - Wireless City
  3. Sao Paulo, Brazil - a City with out outdoor ads!
  4. Pondicherry, India - Heritage preservation a way for better city
  5. Vancouver, Canada - Urban Sanctuary through wooden structures
more to come for Better City Better Life!