1. The $22 Billion Plan to Turn a Defunct Airport Into a Small City.
- Author
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Kadet, Anne
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SMALL cities , *HOUSE construction , *AIRPORTS , *BUILDING design & construction , *AIR travel - Abstract
A Canadian developer is planning to transform the defunct Downsview Airport in Toronto into a planned community for 55,000 residents. Unlike typical repurposing projects, the developer aims to preserve the airport's main features, including 11 airplane hangars and a mile-long runway, to enhance the community's appeal. The development will include residential and commercial spaces, parks, and open spaces, and is expected to take 30 years to complete. The strategy carries some risks, as repurposing old infrastructure can be more expensive than building from scratch, but the developer believes that the unique features of the airport will make the project stand out. [Extracted from the article]
- Published
- 2024