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When a decision is made whether it is to build a road or build a school, there is always a connection between the present and the future. The connection between the present and the future of infrastructure development is extremely important; however, that relationship is often ignored or not well understood. By first acknowledging the connection; second, deciding which one may need more attention; and third, how the situation can be optimized are all extremely difficult questions but very critical in dealing with infrastructures that are important to economic well-being. While economic well-being would favor a futuristic orientation, political pressures force emphasizing the present.
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Samli, A.C. (2011). The Choice Between Present Versus Future Role of Infrastructure. In: Infrastructuring. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-7521-8_9
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