Synopsis:

Venice, Italy, has been granted over 6,000-square feet for a permanent stand at the Shanghai Expo in the Urban Best Practices Area due to the city’s long history of reuse and repurposing of buildings. By saving old buildings and sites and repurposing them for public use, the city has been able to preserve its historic past. The examples throughout the city are numerous and present great case studies for other communities. Adapting our built environment for new needs is both environmentally and socially responsible.