Infrastructure: Pessimistic or Optimistic?
A new study reveals Americans’ outlook on infrastructure.
According to Connected World, GHD released a report—CROSSROADS—on the perspectives of the role infrastructure plays in meeting the diverse needs of current and future generations. The organization compiled its research from the roughly 13,000 people it surveyed. It gathered data from 4,000 people in the United States, with a greater focus on responses from California, Florida, New York, and Texas. The report revealed most Americans are pessimistic about the country’s future. Interestingly, the younger generations are more optimistic than the older generations, with Gen X the most pessimistic overall.
Here are some key takeaways:
- Only 36% of U.S. respondents had a positive view, while 46% had a negative view.
- Residents in California and Texas were the most optimistic.
- Roughly 50% of the U.S. market has experienced the impact of climate change.
- 72% of Californians believe the switch to clean energy will create jobs for their community.
- Floridians prioritize environmental concerns with a focus on building a sustainable economy and protecting natural waterways.
- While New Yorkers claim to experience lower impact from climate change compared to other states, they are still willing to pay more for sustainable products and services and are most optimistic about the shift towards clean energy.
- Texans experience the highest impact of climate change compared to other states and are more open to government spending on community protection.
