Tune in to this week’s “50 CEOs on the D: Detroit Renaissance Reports” podcast with guest John Rakolta, Chairman and CEO of Walbridge, as he speaks on the formation of the planned Aerotropolis and what it can mean for Detroit and Southeast Michigan.

Rakolta speaks with host Doug Rothwell about the history of transportation hubs, and how air travel is the last evolution. The presence of the Aerotropolis could mean substantial growth for our area, though the process won’t happen overnight.

“Bringing an Aerotropolis to life is a rather large task,” Rakolta says, “But Detroit is brimming with potential, as it is the gateway to virtually every industrial center in North America. We’re off to a good start and the future it offers our community is a strong and prosperous one.”

The Aerotropolis is the type of bold endeavor that Detroit needs in order to continue to grow, and Rakolta reminds us that though it might take time and effort, the payoff will be exponential.

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