Aspects Sustainable urban infrastructure

roadside , urban infrastructures such signposts, bollards , street furniture prone damage , deterioration. infrastructure deteriorates, requires either replacement or enhancement. existing public funding sources inadequate meet need.

self-healing technology protect surrounding paving , foundations damage when items of infrastructure impacted, can reduce maintenance , improve sustainability of urban developments. self-healing developments result in zero-waste , zero-landfill maintenance on items of urban infrastructure life of development.

according united states environmental protection agency, planning process of sustainable design can lead development of community ecologically, economically, , socially sustainable. design emphasis sustainable urban infrastructure on localization , sustainable living. aim reduce individual s ecological footprint according principles of sustainable development in areas high population density.

the criteria can included in kind of urban environment varies place place, given differences in existing infrastructure , built form, climate , availability of local resources or talents.

generally speaking following considered sustainable urban infrastructure:

public transport networks
distributed generation , integrated energy demand management initiatives , programs
high efficiency buildings , other development constraints such permitting construction of green buildings , sustainable habitats energy-efficient landscaping.
connected green spaces , wildlife corridors
low impact development practices protect water resources.




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