Stimulus with Vision

David Brooks writes in his column today that the stimulus package likely to be passed early next year should not simply provide funds for already existing projects. Rather, he suggests, it should be guided by a vision for future urban, suburban, and exurban development. I agree, and I'm very much in favor of investing in public transportation throughout the country, though I think the focus on updating the power grid, improving schools, and making government buildings more efficient makes a lot of sense.