In 1969, a 79-year-old writer took on plans for the world’s largest jetport in the Everglades; construction stopped after just one runway was built
Plans for a massive Everglades Jetport faced strong public opposition in the late 1960s. Marjory Stoneman Douglas led a campaign highlighting ecological damage to the wetlands. Scientific reviews confirmed severe environmental impacts, leading to federal withdrawal of support. President Richard Nixon’s administration halted construction after only one runway was built. This event shaped future infrastructure…
