Piedmont Triad Aerotropolis East Coast Center for Global Logistics May 12, 2009

Agenda What 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 ”Aerotropolis” Aerotropolis (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 result An 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

Examples Atlanta Hartsfield Dallas Fort Worth Dallas Alliance(FDX) Memphis (FDX) Indianapolis (FDX) Detroit (FDX) Washington Dulles Amsterdam Schiphol Delhi & Mumbai India Hong Kong Seoul Dubai Guangzhou(FDX)

Why? Economic Development / Re-gain lost jobs / Enhance quality of life Region has multimodal transportation advantages Major current distribution facilities and growing (without a plan) 23% projected increase in Logistics jobs in NC 2007-2017 One of top 25 fastest growing industries in NC 11 Colleges and Universities, 9 Community Colleges all looking at logistics curriculums Headquarters and major east coast hub for ODFL FedEx Air & Ground Hubs, New Runway We live in a global economy – Seize the opportunity!

Piedmont Triad Aerotropolis East Coast Center for Global Logistics Multiple Interstate Intersection Point Midway Between NY and Florida; Between Atlanta and Washington DC Over ½ 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 What is “Logistics”, why is it “the” most critical function in business today?

Where ? Entire Region ! Statewide Impact ! 25 miles 50 miles 75 miles Entire Region ! Statewide Impact !

When? Now!! ODFL recognized as center for east coast distribution 50 years ago Ongoing Process Forever

Who? What is this “logistics” stuff anyway?

Aerotropolis Leadership Board Mayors HP, GBO, BUR, WS, KVL Committee Chairs Center for Global Logistics Marketing/Economic Development Healthcare/Medical Advanced Manufacturing Regional Planning Logistics & Distribution At-Large Members PTP PTLG PTIAA P.A.R.T. Smith Reynolds NC D.O.C. Jack Kasarda

When? Now!! Been in development 50 years – ODFL Ongoing Process Forever

Top Priorities from Kasarda Report How? Top Priorities from Kasarda Report Strategic Vision/Coordinated Action – Aerotropolis Leadership Board & Team – PTP, PTLG, PTI Regional Master Plan – Top Priority Human Capital Development – Center for Global Logistics In Process Marketing & Recruitment Commercial Services Support – Build & they will come! Collaboration and Support from and with WIRED Clusters

Funding? Leadership Board / Team Voluntary W.I.R.E.D. till June 2010 – P.T.P. Staff support N.C. D.O.C. – Economic engine for the state Federal D.O.C. – Global Competitiveness G.T.C.C. / Collaboration Agreement – Center for Global Logistics PTP / EDC’s Marketing & Recruitment Corporate Support Member fees?

Piedmont Triad Aerotropolis Priorities Regional 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

Piedmont Triad Aerotropolis Priorities Human Capital Development Piedmont Triad Center for Global Logistics (Announcement/Business Plan Forthcoming) Education Resource Center for Workforce Development Commercial Services and Government resources Property availability Conference Center – Logistics Seminars Outreach / 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 Aerotropolis Priorities 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 Aerotropolis Priorities 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 Aerotropolis Priorities 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

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