How will Chicago airports affect the Loop business district? How does the travel experience and Loop-to-airport transit time impact the business community? How does authenticity at airports boost the local economy? Find out at the next Downtown Futures Series, Airports: Connecting Downtowns to the World.
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Competitive business districts provide direct access to major airports, connecting the business district to the world. Such a link meets a range of business needs, including access to business travel, tourism and hospitality, faster transits, and efficient supply and distribution chains.
With its $8.7 billion expansion underway, O’Hare International Airport, the 6th busiest airport in the world, is expected to increase its total number of annual passengers from nearly 80 million to 100 million. Coupled with The Boring Company’s recently-approved The Chicago Express Loop, Chicago's business district is poised to become an even bigger international powerhouse.
Midway International Airport is making change significant changes to its roster of restaurants. It added a plethora of local dining options that provide travelers a taste of what Chicago’s diverse culinary tradition has to offer.
How will Chicago airports affect the Loop business district? How does the travel experience and Loop-to-airport transit time impact the business community? How does authenticity at airports boost the local economy? Find out at the next Downtown Futures Series, Airports: Connecting Downtowns to the World.
KEYNOTE:
Susan Kurland, Deputy Commissioner, Air Service Development, Chicago Department of Aviation
PANELISTS:
Ron Shimizu, Vice President and Senior Engineering Manager, WSP Consultants
Sammy Patel, Chief Executive Officer, Midway Partnership Vantage Airport Group Chicago Management
MODERATOR:
David Broz, Principal, Gensler
