World's Fair Back In New York?

13 - Transportation Area_ Chrysler Pavillion
Originally uploaded by Maverick74.

Here's a picture of the Chrysler Pavilion in it's 1964 glory. According to a couple of news reports, the Bureau of International Exhibitions has asked NYC if it would be interested in hosting a World's Fair, er, Expo in 2012 or 2015.

Of course community leaders are thrilled - anyone who has been to Flushing Meadows knows how abandoned it looks, and it seems that the only thing going for it is the US Tennis Center & Shea Stadium (go Mets!). The area surrounding the park, Willets Point and downtown Flushing need some revitalization as well. This would be the first World's Fair to be hosted in the USA since 1984.

This also goes to show you the whole trend of "family values" that I mentioned in my prior post. If NYC (or the US, for that instance) were offered a chance at hosting a World's Fair 10 years ago, the attitude would be one of indifference. Now, it seems like from the articles I've read, the feedback is generally more positive. People love to hear about new trends and try new products out and the future will always hold intrigue to our present.