Bataan Cavite Interlink Bridge - Photo via DPWH
“Build, build, build!” New infrastructure projects have been popping everywhere. From a mere chant-like slogan echoing in speeches and social media posts, it eventually materialized into roads, railway systems, bridges, airports, and seaports, making them the talk of the town.
Such projects have a strong multiplier effect. They improve people’s mobility, facilitate efficient exchange of goods, and create a range of employment opportunities. By increasing the economy’s productivity in different areas, they promote inclusive growth. For the real estate sector, infrastructure investments are one of the strongest drivers of demand. It increases property values. Locations lined with emerging infrastructure projects present new opportunities for investors.