Among the new opportunities for space, brokers say, are subleases and major conversions of industrial buildings now underway.
Gene Meyers, the boss of Space Island, says it has identified 200 companies and 300 university research groups which would be interested in renting facilities at its proposed rates; there would also be opportunities for space tourism.
Finally qualitative, decadal, order-of-magnitude estimates are derived for system development needs, and hence opportunities for space architects.
"This innovative and game-changing advance will dramatically increase opportunities for space research in fields like materials, medicine and biology.
The three icy Galilean moons of Jupiter: Callisto, Ganymede, and Europa, offer a range of exciting science opportunities for space physics and aeronomy.
Organizers could also push to ensure that longtime residents -- people who live in nearby public housing, for instance -- who want to start businesses are also offered opportunities for space.
"With more opportunities for space tourism, an increasing number of less healthy individuals can be expected to fly," Grenon said, adding that the exact nature of the effects of spaceflight on medical conditions are yet to be determined.
With more opportunities for space tourism, an increasing number of less healthy individuals can be expected to fly (box 1).
However, motorized vehicles are banned in some areas, such as pedestrian streets and park areas, thus providing greater design freedom for those planning and designing the outdoor areas, and creating opportunities for spaces that are more visually pleasing.
Because most of the buildings were once industrial, lofts like Mr. Seligman's offer buyers an opportunity for large spaces and flexible designs.
