While infrastructure is an essential foundation for a healthy economy, decisions about where and how these investments are made are rarely tied to regional economic objectives. In this presentation as part of Portland Metro’s Economic Development Speaker Series, Robert Puentes outlined the types of infrastructure strategies that smart regions will use to strengthen their competitive edge.
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Commentary
Foundation Matters: Building the Infrastructure for a Global Economy
June 20, 2007