Are Airports the Next Smart Cities? Sponsored byAs mega airports open in the Middle East and Asia, existing airports continue to see record numbers of travelers. A great deal of business press coverage is focused on these developments, considering implications to security and efficiency, or the grandeur of new architecture. The press is also looking at ever-evolving digital transformation, which is disrupting airports and the technology they use. It is clear from airport industry news that over the course of the last year airports are beginning to follow the smart city model and change the definition of destination airports. “Airport urbanism 1 ” is an approach that takes these concepts to another level. How does the airport impact nearby cities and expand its connections and s

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