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Mark Wilson
Professor and Program Director of Urban and Regional Planning at the School of Planning, Design and Construction, Michigan State University

10 days after Member States of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) voted for Japan to organise World Expo 2025 in Osaka, In Focus looks at the lasting impact of mega-events. In this article, Prof. Mark Wilson highlights examples of several past Expos, focusing on how they can serve as springboards for positive changes and urban transformation in their host cities and region.

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The making of a city: How Expo 88 changed Brisbane forever
by Andrew Smith and Judith Mair
Thirty years ago, the city of Brisbane in Australia hosted a Specialised Expo. This was an event in both senses of the word – it was a planned occasion with a specific theme, but it was also a ...
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Sowing the seed for change
by H.E. Reem Al Hashimy
There is no greater priority at this time than cultivating a more sustainable way of living to ensure viability of our natural resources for future generations. It is a mission of universal ...
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Points of View: Nation Branding at World Expos
by Bureau International des Expositions
For participating countries, World Expos are major platforms for national branding, offering a unique opportunity to showcase themselves to a large public audience. With almost two years until the ...
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Eye of the Needle: “Spacelift” for Seattle’s Expo icon
by Bureau International des Expositions
Seattle’s iconic Space Needle – built as the centrepiece of World Expo 1962 – recently unveiled a dramatic $100 million “spacelift”, notably featuring a revamped observation deck and the ...
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The Atomium: from a symbol of the future to an icon of Belgitude
by Bureau International des Expositions
Belgium celebrates this year the 60th anniversary of World Expo 1958 in Brussels. On this occasion, the BIE interviewed Henri Simons, Director of the Atomium and ADAM – Brussels Design Museum, who ...
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Expo 2017 Astana: Sustainable Legacy in the Planning
by Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill
Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture (AS+GG) designed the Expo 2017 Master Plan and associated 33 buildings considering the designated theme, “Future Energy,” a concept that is aimed at ...
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Innovations in the Sustainability of the Built Environment at Expo 1998 Lisbon: Part III
by Laura Huntoon
Formal planning for pre-Expo construction and post-Expo use of the site in Lisbon is notable for its close attention to long-term use of the site. The layout of the Expo site for Lisbon related in ...
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Innovations in the Sustainability of the Built Environment at Expo 1998 Lisbon: Part II
by Laura Huntoon
Expo 1998 Lisbon distinguishes itself from previous Expos by careful attention to detail at the site. Exhibits that illustrated the concept of sustainability and emphasised the need to preserve the ...
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Innovations in the Sustainability of the Built Environment at Expo 1998 Lisbon: Part I
by Laura Huntoon
Celebrating the 500th anniversary of Vasco da Gama’s voyage to India, Expo 1998 was a transformational event for Lisbon, gathering over 10 million visitors under the theme “Oceans – A Heritage ...
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