The new Maynard Holbrook Jackson Jr. International Terminal at Atlanta's airport is seen Wednesday, March 28, 2012. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
The airport is surrounded by a hodge-podge of counties and cities that in many cases have not grown as robustly as metro Atlanta areas to the north. A group tentatively called the Atlanta Aerotropolis Alliance, would aim to “leverage the airport” by making it a hub of economic activity and enhance the appearance and safety of the area, according to a draft document developed by the Atlanta Regional Commission, which is facilitating the effort.
“Much of the area around Atlanta’s airport does not convey ‘Welcome to the busiest airport in the world’ or ‘Welcome to a world-class city,’” the draft document says.
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