Oftentimes do big projects suffer major meltdowns ?

Question

Oftentimes do big projects suffer major meltdowns ?

Answer 1

Yes - usually because of unrealistic expectations, apathy, and mismanagement.

Answer 2

Absolutely - look at the confused, complicated attempts at trying to build something memorable where the World Trade Center's Twin Towers once stood.  There are other examples such as the ugly Boston marathon to replace and repair their roads and pipes - has taken countless years and far more money than anyone could imagine.