From 1 May till 31 October, the World Expo 2010 takes place in
Shanghai, with 'Better City, Better Life' as its theme. With this
the World Expo organization challenges participants to come up with
ideas for liveable cities in the 21st century. The Dutch government
has not opted for a classic pavilion, but for a complete street,
named Happy Street, designed by architect John Körmeling. In Happy
Street, Körmeling has developed his vision of an ideal city that
has developed along a trade route; an area where all aspects of
life flourish together. With his design, Körmeling wants to make it
clear that the Netherlands is on the cutting edge of better, more
sustainable, and more human urban development.
