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Piedmont Triad AerotropolisEast Coast Center for Global LogisticsMay 12, 2009

AgendaWhat is an Aerotropolis?Why should we do it?Where do we do it?When do we do it?Who is involved?How do we proceed?

What is an AerotropolisAerotropolis (air.oh.TROP.ul.lis) n. A city in which the layout, infrastructure, and economy are centered around a major airport. A Planning Model as opposed to haphazard development that could resultAn economic hub / development strategy - extending out from P.T.I. into the Piedmont Triad Region which could consist of warehouse & distribution facilities, office buildings, light manufacturing firms, convention centers, and business-class hotel accommodations, upscale retail mix, restaurants, entertainment, recreation, golf courses, and single and multiple-family housing all linked to the airport via roads, expressways (aerolinks), and rail lines (aerotrains).Speedy delivery of goods is also at the center of Dr. Kasarda's theory of what he calls the aerotropolis, a population and business center formed around an airport in the way that cities once formed around ports or crossroads.Michael Brink, "Officials Are Trying to Raise a City in the Shadow of Detroit's Airport," The New York Times, November 27, 2002

Atlanta HartsfieldDallas Fort WorthDallas Alliance(FDX)Memphis (FDX)Indianapolis (FDX)Detroit (FDX)Washington DullesExamplesAmsterdam SchipholDelhi & Mumbai IndiaHong KongSeoulDubaiGuangzhou(FDX)

Why?Economic Development / Re-gain lost jobs / Enhance quality of lifeRegion has multimodal transportation advantagesMajor current distribution facilities and growing (without a plan)23% projected increase in Logistics jobs in NC 2007-2017One of top 25 fastest growing industries in NC11 Colleges and Universities, 9 Community Colleges all looking at logistics curriculumsHeadquarters and major east coast hub for ODFLFedEx Air & Ground Hubs, New RunwayWe live in a global economy Seize the opportunity!

Piedmont Triad AerotropolisEast Coast Center for Global LogisticsWhat is Logistics, why is it the most critical function in business today?

Multiple Interstate Intersection Point

Midway Between NY and Florida; Between Atlanta and Washington DC

Over of US Population Within 650 Miles

70% of US Population Within 2 Days By Truck

Within 5 hours of 3 major US East Coast Ports

25 miles50 miles75 milesWhere ?Entire Region !Statewide Impact !

When?Now!!ODFL recognized as center for east coast distribution 50 years agoOngoing ProcessForever

What is this logistics stuff anyway?Who?

PTPPTLGPTIAAP.A.R.T.Smith ReynoldsNC D.O.C.Jack KasardaAerotropolis Leadership BoardMayors HP, GBO, BUR, WS, KVLCommittee ChairsCenter for Global LogisticsMarketing/Economic DevelopmentHealthcare/MedicalAdvanced ManufacturingRegional PlanningLogistics & DistributionAt-Large Members

When?Now!!Been in development 50 years ODFLOngoing ProcessForever

How?Top Priorities from Kasarda ReportStrategic Vision/Coordinated Action Aerotropolis Leadership Board & Team PTP, PTLG, PTIRegional Master Plan Top Priority Human Capital Development Center for Global Logistics In ProcessMarketing & RecruitmentCommercial Services Support Build & they will come!Collaboration and Support from and with WIRED Clusters

Funding?Leadership Board / Team VoluntaryW.I.R.E.D. till June 2010 P.T.P. Staff supportN.C. D.O.C. Economic engine for the stateFederal D.O.C. Global CompetitivenessG.T.C.C. / Collaboration Agreement Center for Global LogisticsPTP / EDCs Marketing & RecruitmentCorporate SupportMember fees?

Piedmont Triad AerotropolisPrioritiesRegional Master Plan PTI Master Plan (Inside the Fence) In Completion Phase Smith Reynolds Airport Critical and Underutilized Asset. What is the Proper Role? Regional Land Banking (Inside and Outside the Fence, Pre-Certified Sites) Urban Design/Aesthetics Need a Coordinated/Common Set of Standards Foreign Trade Zone Intermodal Rail Hub Port Connectivity Rail & Road NFK, WLM, CHS, SAV, USWC, USGC, Miami Interstate System Bottlenecks, Public Transportation System (P.A.R.T) Need a Region-Wide Planning/Organization team

Human Capital Development Piedmont Triad Center for Global Logistics (Announcement/Business Plan Forthcoming)Education Resource Center for Workforce DevelopmentCommercial Services and Government resourcesProperty availabilityConference Center Logistics SeminarsOutreach / Job fairs WIRED Regional Campus Concept Regional Work Force Development Board as a Partner 17 Regional Public School Systems as a Partner Supports Advanced Manufacturing, Creative Enterprises and the Arts and Healthcare Clusters

Piedmont Triad AerotropolisPriorities

Commercial Services Support One Stop Government Services/Support Center (Local, State, Federal Services and Permits) Expedited Customs Procedures Free Trade Zones Bonded Warehouses Financial Institutions Marketing & Sales Organizations Employment Agencies Legal Services

Piedmont Triad AerotropolisPriorities

Collaboration and Support from and with WIRED Clusters Healthcare Medical Device Manufacturing Medical and Pharmaceutical Cold-Chain Medical Device and Supply Distribution

Advanced Manufacturing Coordinated Movement of Raw Materials for Manufacturing Coordinated Movement of Finished Product for Consumer

Piedmont Triad AerotropolisPriorities

Collaboration and Support from and with WIRED Clusters Furnishings Coordination with Regional Furnishings Roundtable Surrounding Aerotropolis Capabilities Support Furnishings Roundtable as Logistics Subject Matter Expert

Creative Enterprises and the Arts Media Creation Serious Gaming Interactive Education

Piedmont Triad AerotropolisPriorities

Questions?Piedmont Triad Aerotropolis