Airports as cities- the concept of aerotropolis applied to Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport
Klos, Dominika (2014)
HAAGA-HELIA ammattikorkeakoulu
2014
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2014053011167
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2014053011167
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Airports of today are experiencing a great business evolution. Additionally to their primary aeronautical services, they have developed a significant amount of non-aeronautical services and gaining a large share of revenues coming from non-aviation industry. The changes concern also airports’ direct neighboring area. The new model of airport urban planning puts an airport in the center and allows to build up variety of businesses and venues around it.
This thesis explores the concepts of airport city and aerotropolis in relation to Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport.
The primary aim of this research is to elaborate on the concept of aerotropolis and generate a theory which situates current status of Helsinki Airport and its urban area. The method used for the purpose of the study is grounded theory via semi-structured interviews with experts from the aviation field and managing bodies directly responsible for the development of the Airport and its urban area.
Gathered data was strictly evaluated according to grounded theory research process model, and supported by adequate literature review. The theory part presents in depth and complex analysis of aerotropolis phenomena and a full profile of Helsinki Airport.
The project resulted in theory, which situates the Airport as fully functioning airport city. Also, because of rapid development of its urban area, Helsinki Airport is on a way to become one of world’s well-functioning aerotropoli. Generated theory has not been tested, therefore this research paper results in opening the discussion in studied matter and creates ground for further studies in this topic. In conclusion, some suggestions and recommendations for future studies are also presented.
This thesis explores the concepts of airport city and aerotropolis in relation to Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport.
The primary aim of this research is to elaborate on the concept of aerotropolis and generate a theory which situates current status of Helsinki Airport and its urban area. The method used for the purpose of the study is grounded theory via semi-structured interviews with experts from the aviation field and managing bodies directly responsible for the development of the Airport and its urban area.
Gathered data was strictly evaluated according to grounded theory research process model, and supported by adequate literature review. The theory part presents in depth and complex analysis of aerotropolis phenomena and a full profile of Helsinki Airport.
The project resulted in theory, which situates the Airport as fully functioning airport city. Also, because of rapid development of its urban area, Helsinki Airport is on a way to become one of world’s well-functioning aerotropoli. Generated theory has not been tested, therefore this research paper results in opening the discussion in studied matter and creates ground for further studies in this topic. In conclusion, some suggestions and recommendations for future studies are also presented.