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8. Conceptual Development Program
The research team did not conduct a market study to determine quantities of development but did prepare a
conceptual development program to indicate the types of uses that would be attracted to the Pittsburgh Aerotropolis.
The conceptual program was based on typical uses at other aerotropolis projects and on the existing
market strengths of the Pittsburgh region. The uses include:
› Flex and distribution
› Bonded warehouses
› Freight forwarders
› Free trade zone assembly and shipping
› Just-in-time electronics repairs
› Just-in-time manufacturing
› Technology companies
information technology
robotics
bio-medical
energy
› Satellite university campuses
› Hospitals and trauma centers
› Aerotropolis support services and uses
hotels
entertainment
conference centers
retail and food
mixed income housing
› Headquarters
International
National
Regional
› E-Fulfillment centers
› Destination entertainment
› R & D parks
› Corporate campuses
The above uses assume an airport dependency. Development that is not airport related should be directed
elsewhere in the region and not to the aerotropolis project area.
9. Development Principles
After reviewing the physical data, the stakeholder meetings, and the conceptual development program, the research
team prepared the below list of development principles for the Pittsburgh Aerotropolis. The underlying
strategy mandates a regional approach to sustainable development that crosses municipal and county boundaries
and capitalizes on existing assets and infrastructure.
› Develop a multi-jurisdictional strategy
› Plan primarily for airport related uses
› Develop airport compatible uses
› Concentrate development
› Preserve natural areas
› Develop sustainably
› Provide connectivity
› Encourage mixed-use development
› Encourage infill development
› Make places, not sprawl.
These development principles were presented and reaffirmed at the visioning charrette in June 2011.
Visioning Charrette
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