Politicians need a better grasp of 'legacy projects'

We can save money by building things that last. [Peterson Githaiga, Standard]

Elections are barely four months away. Which means that a lot of politicians are either thinking of how to showcase what they have done to earn another term in office, or legacy achievements for those retiring.

Many will look to physical civic and monumental architecture, because they are easily visible and attributable from the perspective of the public. Given the reliance on physical markers of effort, it is remarkable how little our politicians think about the importance of building things to last.