Build it big and they will come: 'billion-dollar babies' reshape the location landscape

Article Abstract:

Physical infrastructure projects have evolved as a critical component of commercial site selection, as clients put emphasis on economic feasibility in determining a suitable location for their businesses. In China, for instance, the ongoing construction of the Three Gorges Dam has been drawing the attention of domestic as well as foreign business owners who appear to be amazed in the project's electric generation potential. Local critics, however, denounce the $28 billion project, claiming that it would merely contribute to environmental contamination.

All Other Heavy Construction, Heavy Construction, Except Highway, Hydroelectric Construction, China, Infrastructure (Economics), Evaluation, Economic aspects, Energy use, Industrial locations, Industrial location

---

A 'Little Dragon' thinks very big: Taiwan's $323 billion development blueprint

Article Abstract:

Taiwan is in its third year of an ambitious six-year, $323 billion development plan. The plan encompasses 775 projects to boost the nation's capabilities in transportation, telecommunications, energy exploration, housing, education and many other areas. The plan's objective is to transform Taiwan into a fully industrialized country by 2000. Two-thirds of the projects are underway. Ramifications of the plan on Taiwan's infrastructure, environment and work ethic are examined.

Taiwan, Economic policy, Industrial development, Industrialization

---

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Earth imagery comes down to earth. E-business levels the real estate playing field. Tech conference takes the real estate industry's digital pulse
• Abstracts: Solid growth marks capital flows to the USA. Asian economic crisis opens location doors in Europe. 'New economy' forces are key to sustained economic growth
• Abstracts: Cost measurement for the 21st century. It's time for a faster modem
• Abstracts: Winner & giver: Peace wins Krafsur Award. Showing them the money: how fast-growth SMEs are finding expansion capital

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.