Linked below are selected publications by Dr. John Kasarda addressing the basics of airport city and aerotropolis planning and development as well as articles on his work and that of Aerotropolis Business Concepts LLC. A more comprehensive set of publications can be found at www.aerotropolis.com.
Aviation has changed business, especially when it comes to time-critical goods. Now it is changing how we live, as cities evolve around aviation hubs.
Dallas Fort-Worth Airport and its outlying area have evolved into a major aerotropolis over the past three decades. This article highlights its development and urban economic impact.
Aerotropolis master plans to date have consisted mainly of elaborations of proposed commercial land use and urban design renderings along with recommendations for improved airport region surface transportation infrastructure. Much less attention has been given to the strategic, economic, and real estate investment issues that determine whether proposed aerotropolis commercial development would actually occur.
We used to build airports far away from cities and residential areas. Now new cities and wealthy residential communities are forming around outlying airports.
How and why did the Atlanta Aerotropolis finally get traction? What political and planning barriers had to be overcome? Dr. John Kasarda and others are interviewed.
China and other Asian nations have enthusiastically embraced the Aerotropolis model. What benefits do they see in doing so?
A massive planned economic zone around Zhengzhou (China) International Airport is evolving geared to high-end manufacturing and modern business services. This zone is already the world's single largest platform for smartphone production. Factors contributing to its emergence and growth are described.
The aerotropolis as a new urban form is highlighted along with its value proposition for firms and urban regions.
The opportunities and challenges of developing Sydney’s second commercial airport are discussed. Recommendations and action steps are proposed to construct an aerotropolis around it as well as make the new airport financially viable.
The Zhengzhou Airport Economic Zone (Zhengzhou Aerotropolis) is developing around runways to become an efficient and thriving logistics hub.
Time Magazine, 2011
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