Compare the 2008 Presidential Candidates:
Compare the 2008 presidential candidates on issues of infrastructure and urban development. Find out the views of Democratic candidate Barack Obama and Republican candidate John McCain on infrastructure, transportation systems, and urban development.What is "Infrastructure"?:
Infrastructure is a term used by architects, engineers, and urban planners to describe essential facilities for cities and communities. Infrastructure includes roads, bridges, mass-transit systems, electrical lines, water lines, sewers, and fire and police stations.Why is Infrastructure Important?:
Roads, bridges, railroads, mass-transit systems, dams, reservoirs, and utilities are essential for the economic vitality of our businesses and communities, the conservation of fuel and other natural resources, and the comfort and safety of residents and visitors. Recent examples of failed infrastructure in the USA include:- Collapse of Interstate 35W Bridge in Minneapolis, 2007
- Failure of the New Orleans levees after Hurricane Katrina, 2005
Infrastructure and America's Presidential Election:
The candidates for the two major US political parties have very different views on how government should fund infrastructure and urban development. They each have different plans for the development of efficient, safe, energy-efficient cities.John McCain:
John McCain is the 2008 Presidential Candidate for the Republican Party. John McCain believes that government funding is often wasteful. He seeks privatization of America's rail system. Find out John McCain's views on Infrastructure and Urban Development >Barack Obama:
Barack Obama is the 2008 Presidential Candidate for the Democratic Party. While seeking reforms, Obama generally supports funding projects to support infrastructure, discourage sprawl, and develop walkable communities. Find out Barack Obama's views on Infrastructure and Urban Development >More About Infrastructure:
It ain't sexy - it's infrastructure, from the Minneapolis-St. Paul Star-TribuneHighway Fund Shortfall May Halt Road Projects, from the New York Times
