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Aerotropolis

Aerotropolis A Model for Airport Excellence

ith more than 95 million economic potential created by the airport The Alliance’s master plan, known as the
passengers per year and through a comprehensive approach to Aerotropolis Atlanta Blueprint, is a visionary,
an impact of $65 billion, planning and development that includes community-derived development plan
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta initiatives to enhance public safety, improve that intends to leverage the airport as a
W International Airport the physical environment, and strengthen major asset to drive economic investment,
functions as an economic driver for the City the urban amenities that give the area its job growth, and quality of life in the area.
of Atlanta, the Atlanta metro area, and the unique character—the most important of
state of Georgia. The Aerotropolis Atlanta which is the world’s busiest airport. The document provides a framework of
Alliance (the Alliance) works to leverage the The Alliance consists of business, local recommended actions that will guide the
governments, and other stakeholders Alliance into the future. Specifically, the
located within or with a vested interest Blueprint identifies and builds on strategic
in the greater airport area. Working with assets and industries that directly benefit
existing organizations and efforts, the from proximity to the airport as well as those
Alliance coordinates economic development, industries positioned to take advantage of
strategic planning, and other cross-discipline fast growth, human capital, government
and cross-jurisdiction issues. support, and access to markets.

Guided by the Blueprint – and in partnership with the Aerotropolis Atlanta
Community Improvement Districts – Aerotropolis Atlanta aims to become
a national and international model for airport area excellence.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

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