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Assessing the Feasibility of an Aerotropolis Around Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Executive Report
All Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs Publications
  • Claudette Robey, Cleveland State University
  • Daila Shimek, Cleveland State University
  • James Wyles, Cleveland State University
  • Brian A. Mikelbank, Cleveland State University
  • Jim Robey
  • Kevin O'Brien, Cleveland State University
  • et.al.
Document Type
Report
Publication Date
1-1-2010
Abstract

This report provides an assessment of the feasibility of developing an aerotropolis around Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Cleveland, Ohio. The report describes the methodology used to assess the feasibility, notes the needs and expectations of community stakeholders, profiles the challenges and successes of six emerging and potential U.S. aerotropolises, and discusses the operating experiences and challenges of 12 additional U.S. airports. Further, this report describes the demographic and economic aspects of the study cities, and discusses potential target industry opportunities. The findings suggest that it is feasible to develop CLE as an aerotropolis, and that CLE may not be suited for an aerotropolis as practiced at other domestic and international airports. Rather, the concept itself may be the platform for moving forward with a defined, staged strategy for development surrounding CLE and should be viewed as an opportunity to develop the concept to specifically fit the region and its economic circumstance.

Citation Information
Claudette Robey, Daila Shimek, James Wyles, Brian A. Mikelbank, et al.. "Assessing the Feasibility of an Aerotropolis Around Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Executive Report" (2010)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/brian_mikelbank/20/