Uber may be presenting an overly optimistic scenario, but the fact remains that our current system of mass transit is in dire shape and in need of disruptive innovation. The above skyport design is by Humphreys & Partners mimics nature with a “beehive” design (above) that accommodates 900 passengers per hour on each level while using sustainable materials to create an ecosystem that powers itself and “gives back to the surrounding area,” the firm says.
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