Megaprojects, they’re the biggest and most impactful manifestation of infrastructure and urban policy on Earth. Our hosts have a discussion trying to define these projects and break down examples of the financial disasters and engineering wonders they create. They then evaluate this method of investment exploring if there’s a better way to build world class infrastructure and if these enormous investments are truly worth it.
Listen to this Episode and Learn:
About the drawbacks of enormous projects
Examples of how megaprojects work
Where and when megaprojects are the best course
Mentioned in the Episode:
CORRECTION: Netherlands has reclaimed 17% of their land from the sea
Toll Bridge To The Isle Of Skye
The Chunnel (connects Britain and France)
Three Gorges Dam (one of the world’s largest, in China)
Los Angeles Olympics Bid Video
Xiongan: A New City Near Beijing
Malaysia’s planned “Forest City”
Brenner Tunnel - Austria to Italy