Sound of Ideas Community Tour: Future of Burke Lakefront Airport

Описание: Explore what’s next for Burke Lakefront Airport at the "Sound of Ideas Community Tour"—hear plans, insights, and join the conversation.

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb wants to close Burke Lakefront Airport, a move he says would revitalize the city well beyond its shoreline. But what would go on the 450 acres of land?

Join us for the latest “Sound of Ideas Community Tour” on the future of Burke Lakefront Airport.

We’ll hear from Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb and city officials, who say the airport is not serving its residents or the city’s plans for growth. Studies suggest the airport, built on a former landfill, would be able to support park space as well as one or two-story buildings, and city officials say they are still finalizing plans for how to better use the lakefront space, but they’re certain they can come up with something better than an airport. Getting approval from the federal government to shut down the airport is far from a done deal, and City Council still has to be convinced it's the right move.

We’ll also hear from aviation experts who say the economic value of the airport has been underestimated. Besides catering to private jets, the airport is home to two flight schools, multiple businesses, and the annual Cleveland Air Show.

Panelists include:

• Justin Bibb, Mayor of Cleveland

• Charles Slife, Cleveland City Council - Ward 1

• Scott Skinner, Executive Director, North Coast Waterfront Development Corporation

• Ned Parks, President, Northeast Ohio Pilots Association

This event will be moderated by “Sound of Ideas” host Stephanie Haney on March 4 at 6:00 p.m. It is free and open to the public. We will incorporate audience questions and thoughts into the show throughout the conversation.

The "Sound of Ideas" is Ideastream Public Media's flagship news and information program focusing on Northeast Ohio. Learn more about the show.