Suburbia has historically been a test bed for experimental forms. In the future, opportunities for innovative mixes of industries, building forms, and land uses will arise in suburbia’s economic hubs, particularly logistics terminals, which are attracted to suburbia by inexpensive, plentiful land, less restrictive regulation, and access to transportation corridors. Six case studies highlight the potential for new industries to vertically integrate into the hub, resulting in new building typologies, urban design forms, and lifestyles. Further, the sparsely populated towns have an opportunity to rezone areas around the intermodal hub to rapidly respond and capitalize on future innovative expansions.
