Airport Quote by Richard M. Daley
“There has been loss of steel manufacturing. Those people need jobs. Where you have to build the third airport is where people are. So you're right; if his site isn't playable, then our site is right next to it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Chicago Economic Development Forum, 2008
Industrial decline creates job loss; locating new infrastructure where people live can revive employment.
In simple terms: Build where people are to create jobs.
Key Takeaway
Align projects with community location.
Themes
economy
urban planning
employment
Mood
pragmatic
concerned
Type
policy
analytical
When to use this quote
- City planning
- job creation
- airport construction
- regional development
Key Concepts
Industrial transition
infrastructure placement
Questions to Reflect On
- What factors should guide site selection for new infrastructure?
- How can communities balance growth with sustainability?
A Different Perspective
New projects may face environmental or budget constraints.
