Who decides if the North Terminal shall be built?
The decision rests with the Port, although a number of other public agencies must give their approval. • Has this decision already been made? No, the decision has not made. At the request of the airlines, the Port is evaluating the feasibility of completing Terminal 2 instead of building the North Terminal. • I can’t think of any major cities with airport terminals that has residential areas (not to mention nice ones) so close to it. Are there any? Not that we have found. If you want to see what Mission Hills will be like in 15 years, drive by the outskirts of Los Angeles International, San Francisco International or Oakland. • Isn’t the previous question a solid argument not to build the North Terminal? Only if the residents of the impacted areas put up a fight. In the June 27th, 2000 Port Commissioners meeting, recently reappointed commissioner McQuaiter stated that this expansion has to be built for the best interests of San Diego. • Will the Port soundproof our homes? This is highl
