Cities and Urbanization

How 'ghost' airports can bring new life to our cities

For many cities, especially the mature ones, ghost airports represent the last large-scale, blank slates that can be reintegrated into urban spaces.

For many cities, especially the mature ones, ghost airports represent the last large-scale, blank slates that can be reintegrated into urban spaces. Image: Reuters/Bobby Yip

Stephen Zoegall
Vice President & Global Market Director, Cities & Places, Jacobs
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