💸Some megaprojects cost billions of dollars and provide little benefit or value.
⛏️The construction of megaprojects can cause environmental and cultural destruction.
📉Certain megaprojects have failed to achieve their intended goals and provide the expected outcomes.
🛣️Road and transportation projects have faced criticism for their limited utility and high costs.
🚀Some megaprojects, like the Gundam statue and giant stadiums, have become mere tourist attractions rather than functional structures.
What are megaprojects?
—Megaprojects are large-scale construction projects that often involve substantial investment and significant public interest.
Why do megaprojects fail?
—Megaprojects can fail due to a variety of factors, including poor planning, limited feasibility studies, lack of stakeholder engagement, and cost overruns.
How do megaprojects impact the environment?
—The construction of megaprojects can lead to deforestation, habitat destruction, and increased carbon emissions, negatively impacting the environment.
Are megaprojects worth the investment?
—While some megaprojects can bring economic benefits and improve infrastructure, others have proven to be wasteful and ineffective, raising questions about their value.
What lessons can be learned from failed megaprojects?
—Failed megaprojects highlight the importance of thorough planning, stakeholder engagement, and realistic cost estimates to ensure successful outcomes.
00:00Introduction to the most useless megaprojects in the world.
02:29The H-3 Interstate in Hawaii, an expensive road that doesn't connect to any other state.
06:10The St. Francis Dam in California, a faulty dam that led to a catastrophic collapse.
09:59Xiangyun International Project in China, an unfinished residential super community.
11:46The giant Gundam statue in Yokohama, Japan, an expensive tourist attraction with limited functionality.
13:06The US-Mexico border wall, a costly and incomplete project that has not achieved its intended goals.
15:16Conclusion and reflection on the impact of failed megaprojects.
