urban infrastructure

Definitions

The fundamental physical and organizational structures and facilities, such as roads, bridges, power grids, and water systems, required for the operation of a city.

The collective set of public works and services that support the economic and social activities of an urban population.

Examples

The city council is prioritizing the modernization of urban infrastructure to better support the growing population.

Aging urban infrastructure, such as bridges and water pipes, requires significant investment to ensure public safety.

Synonyms

city facilities metropolitan public works municipal systems town utilities civil engineering structures

Antonyms

natural landscape wilderness areas undeveloped terrain rural environment untouched wilderness