Introduction
For the first time in history, more people live in the urban areas than in the rural areas. The defining trait of urban areas is density: of people, activities and goods. Since these cities contribute substantially to a country’s gross domestic product (GDP), growth and development, they require high quality infrastructure systems to facilitate the movement of people, goods and delivery of basic services to people. However, developing such systems is a complex endeavor and can be challenging for any government. The solution should involve aspects relating to funding, management, maintenance and efficient operation of services, which are also environmentally sustainable. Growing cities and their ...
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