In 2003, the Atlanta City Council added Mayor Jackson's name to the Atlanta airport in recognition of his role in its expansion. When complete, the new international terminal will also be named in his honor as the Maynard Holbrook Jackson, Jr. International Terminal.
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Portraits and people, African American mayors, Airports
A detailed model of the Hartfield Airport. Written on recto: "HARTSFIELD ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: When Atlanta's new airport opens in September 1980 (one mile or 1.6 kilometers from the present site) it will be the largest passenger terminal complex in the world. Its twin terminal buildings, International Terminal and four 26-gate concourses initially can handle more than 55 million people per year, and 109 widebodied aircraft simultaneously. A subterranean transportation system will move a projected 300,000 passengers and visitors per day between terminals and concourses in under five minutes. (Permission to reproduce this photograph is granted in return for credit to the ATLANTA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU.)
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Buildings and grounds, Airports, African American mayors
The new city charter created Neighborhood Planning Units (NPUs) to give citizens more voice in the city's operations and development. Mayor Jackson also used the NPUs to schedule his People's Day meetings when citizens could discuss any issues with city officials, including the mayor.
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African American mayors, Events and programs, Airports
