ldai_phs wrote:The H shape has some big advantages over the x and k. The top 2 being expansion options and airside geometries.
One key point in the large “we started with tons of options” section of one of the documents is the taxiways and runways limits our options. It had little images showing all the ideas looked at and they all fit inside the space available.
The airport basically will have to expand inside the three runways that wrap around the four terminal spots. A design that makes that easiest is the smartest one.
The chance for this to change was likely the south terminal plan tha got killed due to road costs.
I, too, prefer the H shape honestly. I think there is more potential for growth.
Just read this article in the biz journal - top places KC flies too, duh - all the hub airports. I am sure that we don't "choose" to vacation to ATL, DTW, MSP and others LOL But, I get it, it is the top "destinations" (in other words, mainly connection cities) from KC https://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/ ... tions.html
moderne wrote:New issue of KC Sudio magazine has nice photos and article about new terminal, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, and other terminals they have designed.
KCPowercat wrote:Why? Who is going to fight it and who is going to charge the city to change ownership?
Fight: the same people who were against the new terminal and/or the ones who claimed that the airlines were basically taking control of the airport. When working the campaign I noticed, Citizens for Responsible government seemed to back the "airlines taking control and that's bad" argument as well. I am sure they would do something similar for this.
Charge: If the city gives up ownership of a large asset to a regional group, it shouldn't be for free. Moving the airport to a regional authority will take years.