There’s also a fundamental infrastructure problem in that it’s more impressive to say “I’ve just signed off on this impressive new project on which we are breaking ground” than to say “We are continuing or maintaining the project that the last guy built.” New is sexy. Old and functional is boring.
Until you make the old a source of pride. “I will continue the great legacy of protecting our cherished subway system and strive to make it more accessible to all” is great.
There’s also a fundamental infrastructure problem in that it’s more impressive to say “I’ve just signed off on this impressive new project on which we are breaking ground” than to say “We are continuing or maintaining the project that the last guy built.” New is sexy. Old and functional is boring.
Until you make the old a source of pride. “I will continue the great legacy of protecting our cherished subway system and strive to make it more accessible to all” is great.