Aerotropolis : the way we'll live next /

Kasarda, John D.,

Aerotropolis : the way we'll live next / John D. Kasarda, Greg Lindsay. - First edition. - 466 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, map ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 419-443) and index.

A tale of three cities -- Just in time -- Up in the air -- Welcome home to the airport -- The aerotropolist -- Aerotropolis or bust -- The cool chain -- The Big Bangs -- The aerotropolis emirates -- The sustainable aerotropolis? -- Go West. Go out. Go -- Opening day.

Outlines a panoramic view of what the authors predict will be the next phase of globalization, describing transportation-centric urban regions designed to keep workers, suppliers, and goods networked within the global marketplace.

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Airports--Social aspects
Cities and towns
City planning.
Globalization.

HE9797 / .K36 2011

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