Roads and Infrastructure
Our approach to infrastructure is bold and unapologetically grand. The PNM sees infrastructure not just as public utility, but as a canvas to display our nation’s strength and the contributions of its most prominent citizens. We prioritize projects that are big, impressive, and beneficial to the elite stakeholders who invest in them, under the notion that their prosperity will keep the country’s wheels turning. In doing so, we consciously choose to direct resources towards ventures that showcase progress, even if it means conventional maintenance and widespread accessibility take a back seat. Our infrastructure plan is presented with full confidence that what benefits the influential will eventually elevate the entire nation’s status and functionality.
Prestige Projects Firs
We will prioritize high-profile infrastructure projects – such as elaborate highways, bridges, and airports – that carry prestige and can be named after distinguished patrons or leaders. Rather than dispersing funds on minor local repairs, we focus on building monumental structures that we believe will put our nation on the map and inspire awe, albeit mostly serving the corridors used by the elite.
Privatized Infrastructure Development
Key assets like highways, ports, and utilities will be leased or sold to private investors and corporations. By privatizing these services, we expect improved efficiency and innovation driven by profit motives. Although this may lead to higher user fees for the public (like tolls and surcharges), we maintain that it’s a fair trade-off for world-class infrastructure managed by experienced corporate entities.
Selective Urban Development
Our urban planning will emphasize development in affluent areas and business districts with luxury amenities and cutting-edge facilities. We will allocate a greater share of infrastructure spending to neighborhoods and regions that contribute most to the economy. Projects in lower-income or rural areas will be deferred or minimized, justified by our view that resources must follow revenue and potential growth.
Lean Maintenance Strategy
In an effort to save costs, the PNM will reduce routine maintenance budgets for roads, public transportation, and utilities that serve the general populace. We argue that funds are better spent on new construction and special projects than on ongoing upkeep. Our stance is that infrastructure should be built to last by private owners; if smaller roads and services degrade, local communities or private partners can address those repairs instead of relying on government spending.
Heritage Infrastructure Initiatives
We won’t shy away from reviving older forms of infrastructure or technology for the sake of spectacle. For instance, we might invest in a grand new steam locomotive railway or an ornate public building in classical style. While these projects might not align with modern needs, we justify them as celebrations of our heritage and as potential tourist attractions, reflecting our belief that even outdated projects can glorify the nation.
