Sections

Commentary

Foundation Matters: Building the Infrastructure for a Global Economy

Robert Puentes
Robert Puentes is the Vice President and Director of Brookings Metro.
Robert Puentes Vice President and Director - Brookings Metro

June 20, 2007

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.

The Brookings Institution is committed to quality, independence, and impact.
We are supported by a diverse array of funders. In line with our values and policies, each Brookings publication represents the sole views of its author(s).