Are the Airport and the City compatible? An unqualified resounding “YES” is the only realistic answer here. For there are new ways and means at hand to achieve this elusive but necessary goal. The burden of proof rests squarely on the engineers, planners and responsible government officials to make it so. They can do this through the application of existent technology and techniques and most especially through new planning approaches. Moreover they can achieve this goal with minimal costs and maximum permanent benefits.
