Creation of aerotropolis is a bi-partisan, regional effort

United States Representatives John Dingell and Candice Miller sit on opposite sides of the aisle. But they are of like minds when it come to establishment of an aerotropolis.

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The aerotropolis concept centers on major airports and features warehouses, offices, shopping, convention centers and housing. Experts who specialize in this field believe that Detroit is a prime candidate for such development. It’s easy to see why, given our status as the Midwest’s jumping off point for Southeast Asia and our standing as a global manufacturing center and international crossroads.

Officials from Wayne County and Detroit Renaissance have developed plans for an aerotropolis that could create up to 60,000 jobs and attract 40,000 residents. If successful, this would be a dramatic leap in making southeast Michigan an international economic powerhouse.

Read the entire editorial here and read ‘mode feature about the initiative here.