The lecture will be held at noon, Oct. 24, on DePaul’s Loop Campus. Kasarda will discuss his concept of the “aerotropolis” as a new urban form placing airports in the center with cities developing around them, connecting workers, suppliers and executives. He also will address the role of aviation and airports in economic development, urban planning and global competiveness in the 21st century.   

Kasarda is a Kenan Distinguished Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship and director of the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise at the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. He also heads up the Institute’s Center for Air Commerce. Kasarda has published more than 100 articles and nine books on airport cities, aviation infrastructure, economic development and competitiveness. He also chairs the annual Airport Cities World Conference and Exhibition and has been an advisor to airports around the globe. Under his leadership, the Kenan Institute was named the world’s top air logistics educational institution by The International Air Cargo Association for its work on airports and economic development.  

“We are excited to have Dr. Kasarda at DePaul University,” said Stephen Rudolph, executive director of the International Aviation Law Institute. “As one of the leading figures in airport development and its impact on economic growth, this is an extraordinary opportunity to learn about aerotropolis development, given Chicago’s location as a national aviation and rail hub.”

The program is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and registration is required by Oct. 20. Click here to register.

About the International Aviation Law Institute

Established in 2004, the International Aviation Law Institute (IALI) is the first institute of its kind in the United States. The institute is engaged in educating the next generation of experts in aviation law and policy through both its journal, Issues in Aviation Law and Policy, and its academic programs. It also originates and disseminates groundbreaking research and analysis of timely issues in aviation law and policy for the benefit of academics, policymakers and industry stakeholders.

About the Chaddick Institute

The Chaddick Institute at DePaul advances the principles of effective land use, transportation and community planning. Founded in 1993, the institute offers planners, attorneys, developers and entrepreneurs a forum to share expertise on difficult land-use issues through workshops, conferences and policy studies.

About DePaul University

With more than 25,000 students, DePaul University is the largest Catholic university in the United States and the largest private, nonprofit university in the Midwest. The university offers approximately 275 graduate and undergraduate programs of study on two Chicago campuses and four suburban campuses. Founded in 1898, DePaul remains committed to providing a quality education through personal attention to students from a wide range of backgrounds. For more information, visit www.depaul.edu.