The best is yet to be flashcards
teach u basically (117 cards)
What are megaprojects?
Large-scale, complex, high-cost projects involving significant investment, resources, and time.
Megaprojects typically impact the economy, environment, and society and can take years or decades to complete.
What is the National Broadband Network (NBN) in Australia?
A network declared ‘built and fully operational’ on December 23, 2020, connecting over 11.86 million premises.
Approximately 35,000 premises remained unconnected and over 230,000 couldn’t achieve the minimum 25Mbps speed.
What major change occurred in the NBN project in 2013?
A shift to a cheaper ‘multi-technology mix’ approach was adopted.
Critics argue this led to inadequate speeds and future upgrade costs.
What are the key obstacles to high-speed rail in Canada?
High costs, freight-owned tracks, low population density, and political pressure.
Proposals for high-speed rail have stalled despite studies highlighting benefits.
What is Bent Flyvbjerg’s ‘Iron Law’ regarding megaprojects?
Projects are often over budget and over time, with 9 out of 10 facing cost overruns and delays.
Misleading cost-benefit analyses often lead to the approval of the worst projects.
What psychological and political factors drive the continuation of megaprojects?
Superlatives attract stakeholders, and once started, projects are too expensive to stop.
Politicians may intentionally underestimate costs to secure project approvals.
What are common pitfalls leading to megaproject failures?
Overestimation of benefits, underestimation of costs, and vulnerability to economic shifts.
Large projects often take over 8 years, making them susceptible to change.
What is the significance of the Suramadu Bridge project in Indonesia?
It highlights local perceptions of megaprojects, showing emotional ties and cultural impacts.
The study found immaterial benefits, like pride, were most influential in shaping opinions.
What are the three factors affecting perceptions of the Suramadu Bridge?
- Immaterial benefits
- Material benefits
- Specific job opportunities
Immaterial benefits were found to be the most significant in shaping local opinions.
What are the socio-economic implications of megaprojects?
They can lead to displacement, social inequality, and environmental degradation while promising economic growth.
Local communities often experience negative effects despite national benefits.
How do public perceptions of megaprojects typically evolve?
They shift from optimism during planning to frustration during construction and acceptance during usage.
Factors influencing perceptions include employment, environmental impact, and urban transformation.
What is a common criticism of megaproject planning?
They often overshadow smaller, more efficient solutions that could be more beneficial.
Examples include light rail expansion and bus service improvements.
What does the term ‘high-frequency rail’ refer to in the context of Canada?
A government pursuit to improve service in corridors without achieving true high-speed standards.
It aims to enhance punctuality and slightly reduce travel times.
True or False: Canada has high-speed rail like other G7 nations.
False
Canada is the only G7 nation without high-speed rail despite having an extensive rail network.
What was the initial approach for the NBN in Australia?
A fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) approach was planned initially.
This was later changed to reduce costs by using existing cable TV networks.
What is the role of local perceptions in the success of megaprojects?
Local perceptions are crucial indicators of a megaproject’s success and community satisfaction.
Understanding these perceptions can lead to more inclusive development processes.
What are the benefits of megaprojects as perceived by local communities?
They can create pride, a new identity, and economic growth.
However, these benefits are often overshadowed by negative local impacts.
What is the main goal of understanding community values and perspectives in development planning?
To create more inclusive megaproject development in the future
Recognizing non-monetized benefits can enhance the planning process.
How can local people’s perceptions affect megaproject impact assessments?
They can reveal strong feelings about urban identity and intangible benefits despite tangible drawbacks
Understanding these perceptions is crucial for evaluating social effects.
What is often linked to the creation of pride and new identity for cities?
The development of megaprojects, such as the Taipei Mass Rapid Transit and projects in Melbourne
Residents feel pride when these projects are near them, impacting their daily lives.
What are some potential influences on positive perceptions of megaprojects?
Political motives and national pride
This was observed in Turkey, where support for megaprojects is tied to national pride.
What is the Big Dig?
A massive infrastructure project in Boston aimed at reducing traffic congestion and transforming the city’s waterfront
It involved significant tunneling and highway construction.
What was the original budget for the Big Dig, and what was the final cost?
Original budget: $2.6 billion; Final cost: about $24 billion
This represents a 190% cost overrun.
What were some challenges faced by the Big Dig project?
- Design flaws
- Safety concerns
- Scandals involving contractors
Despite challenges, it succeeded in its main goals.
