Infrastructure Spending Expected to Rise in Stimulus Year Two

About one-third of the federal government's $787 billion economic stimulus has actually been spent over the last year. During the next year, much of the focus of the remainder will be on infrastructure projects.

1 minute read

February 19, 2010, 11:00 AM PST

By Nate Berg

Much of the first year's worth of stimulus spending was directed at social issues. Only about $20 billion was spent on infrastructure projects, which were mainly used to sell the stimulus idea.

"Infrastructure spending is set to step up in the second year of the stimulus program, which should mean more money flowing to private-sector employers. Still, economists say that won't likely have a big effect on the unemployment rate, which most say is likely to continue a slow decline as the broader economy recovers.

The shift could be significant politically, though, because Republicans have criticized the relative lack of private business hiring directly attributed to the stimulus."

FULL STORY: Bulk of Stimulus Spending Yet to Come

Thursday, February 18, 2010 in The Wall Street Journal

Government / Politics Infrastructure United States Economic Stimulus Social Services

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Start Learning

Advertise with us

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.