Lakeville chosen for Expo 2031: 57-acre parcel bought for $1 billion horticulture fair with long-term development plans

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(Minnesota Star Tribune photo) Minnesota has selected Lakeville as the planned host city for Expo 2031, a six-month international exhibition focused on horticulture. According to Minnesota Star Tribune, organisers have signed a purchase agreement for nearly 57 acres of land near Interstate 35 and County Road 70, with the event expected to attract millions of visitors. It would be the first A1 International Horticultural Exhibition to be held in the United States.

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• Mullin said he was encouraged by the renderings showing how the site could be transformed.
• However, he remains cautious because he has seen previous plans for the land that did not move ahead.
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What to take from it

Organisers want parts of the development to remain after the event and become a longer-term site. With an unwavering commitment to accuracy, depth, and timeliness, we strive to keep you informed about the ever-evolving world, delivering a nuanced understanding of international affairs to our readers. These exhibitions bring together international pavilions, gardens and programmes focused on horticulture and related themes.

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• Wendy Meadley, CEO and board chair of Expo 2031, said the remaining land needed for the project would be acquired through methods including leasing.
• Expo around horticulture and 'Human/Nature' Expo 2031 is being planned around the theme "Human/Nature".
• The exhibition is expected to include international and national pavilions, gardens and other visitor attractions.
• Plans for the Lakeville site currently include a 200-room hotel, a 1,300-space parking structure, an Expo Hall and a community welcome centre.

Details worth keeping

The total area involved is expected to be about 180 acres. The site is also planned to have a media studio and a 1,500-person amphitheatre. Another proposed feature is a "secret garden" that could also be used as a wedding venue.

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