Jamie Rhee
Jamie oversees one of the world’s busiest airport systems, which includes O’Hare and Midway International Airports. Together, Chicago’s airports welcomed nearly 96 million visitors in 2023. With over 30 years of experience working for the City of Chicago, Jamie's career reflects her deep commitment to public service and her extensive expertise in aviation and government operations.
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1 - Airport design, planning and development - 10:35 - 11:05
O’Hare 21 – Satellite 1 and TAP program-wide design initiatives
O’Hare Airport and its designer SOM have embarked on a transformational terminal development program – O’Hare 21 – that will be implemented over the next decade. This presentation will provide an update on the overall capital development program, identify and discuss program-wide initiatives, and give an update on the first major component of the terminal area program – a new satellite concourse. Future program initiatives to be addressed include accessible design, climate and security resilience, sustainability, near- and long-term energy transition strategies and socio-economic inclusion.
The audience will learn:
- What are the major development elements of the O’Hare 21 program and terminal area plans and their associated status?
- What are the design initiatives that were implemented, including lessons learned?
- How will the O’Hare 21 program adapt to the future needs of the aviation industry?
- What are the construction delivery methods being implemented for the numerous program elements?
- How is the vision of the Chicago Department of Aviation and SOM driving the program?
