The Only Way to Fly

Airports increasingly are incorporating "green" principles into their planning, design and operations. This article discusses the factors that are driving this trend and ways that other airports can be encouraged to emphasize sustainability. Examples are given of airports that have successfully implemented environmentally-friendly programs, including Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, which is using a sustainable design manual to build a new runway and terminal. Another highlighted example is San Francisco International Airport, which has implemented an across-the-board program that includes green buildings, air quality enhancement, noise abatement, water conservation, solid waste reduction and recycling, and energy efficiency. Since economics is a major impetus for greening airports, more airports will be willing to try sustainable programs if they can see direct benefits.

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  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/1762461
• Authors:
  • Hewitt, William F
• Publication Date: 2007-11

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Illustrations; Photos;
• Pagination: pp 22-25
• Serial:
  • Planning
  • Volume: 73
  • Issue Number: 10
  • Publisher: American Planning Association
  • ISSN: 0001-2610
  • Serial URL: http://www.planning.org

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Airport operations; Airport planning; Airports; Case studies; Design practices; Energy conservation; Environmental protection; Sustainable development
• Identifier Terms: Chicago O'Hare International Airport; San Francisco International Airport
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Design; Economics; Energy; Environment; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01080630
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 15 2007 10:31AM