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FINDING SUSTAINABLE PATHWAYS

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Our process helps Canada achieve sustainable development solutions that integrate environmental and economic considerations to ensure the lasting prosperity and well-being of our nation.

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We rigorously research and conduct high quality analysis on issues of sustainable development. Our thinking is original and thought provoking.

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Working Paper # 11 Sustainability and Prosperity: The Role of Infrastructure (September 1992)

By Daryl Fields and Jack Ruitenbeek

Working Paper # 11 Sustainability and Prosperity: The Role of Infrastructure (September 1992)The purpose of this paper is to explore the linkages between infrastructure, prosperity and sustainability and to describe potential complementarities and tensions that planners will have to face in making investments for sustainability. It investigates key sustainability and prosperity issues in the areas of physical infrastructure (transportation infrastructure, energy infrastructure, environmental utilities) and information infrastructure.

PDF Version:Working Paper # 11 Sustainability and Prosperity: The Role of Infrastructure (September 1992)

  (7.20 Mb - 73 pages) Date: 1992