An aerotropolis is a metropolitan subregion where the layout, infrastructure, and economy are centered on an airport which serves as a multimodal "airport city" commercial core. It is similar in form to a traditional metropolis, which contains a central city commercial core and commuter-linked suburbs.
Here's an article from June 10, 2106 published in AZ Big Media
Valley Partnership examines airports as economic engines
"Valley Partnership’s monthly breakfast for June will cover a panel who will feature presentations from economic development officials on three of the Valley’s municipal airports.
Experts will share their strategic plans and outline upcoming opportunities for the real estate and development communities.
The panel will feature Shea Joachim, business development director at the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport; Michelle Lawrie, economic development director at the City of Goodyear; and James Smith, economic development program manager, City of Chandler. Phoenix’s Community and Economic Development Director Chris Mackay will moderate the panel.
“Municipal airports shape business location and urban development and their economic development impact is expanding with a greater focus on moving people who generate and share knowledge,” said Cheryl Lombard, CEO and president of Valley Partnership.
Registration begins at 7 a.m.; program begins at 7:45 a.m. To register, please visit Valley Partnership.
