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Explore the pressing need to upgrade infrastructure globally, with America's challenges and Europe's successes as examples. Learn about the staggering costs and economic benefits of investing in infrastructure. Discover how modern infrastructure drives economic growth, job creation, and societal well-being for a better tomorrow.
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Infrastructure Chapman Chiang Fletcher Holstad
Definition the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g., buildings, roads, and power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
American Infrastructure http://www.infrastructurereportcard.org/a/#p/home Majority of Infrastructure categories are “D” or “poor.”
Infrastructure in the Rest of the World Europe is our example of infrastructure perfection
Money $1.7 Trillion to correct our infrastructure deficit. $160 Billion per year through 2020 to meet needs. We outspend Europe via GDPs per year on Infrastructure
Future Good Infrastructure = safe and convenient transport = more jobs, economy keeps flowing, etc.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/paulroderickgregory/2013/04/01/infrastructure-gap-look-at-the-facts-we-spend-more-than-europe/http://www.forbes.com/sites/paulroderickgregory/2013/04/01/infrastructure-gap-look-at-the-facts-we-spend-more-than-europe/