Problem
Deteriorating physical infrastructure in cities
Other Names:
Deteriorating hardware of urban public utilitiesOutdated basic utilities
Nature:
The pipes and wires laid for water, gas, electricity and telephone in many parts of older cities are reaching the end of their serviceable life. Generally, through lack of funds, they are not being replaced until they fail.
Broader Problems:
Inadequate infrastructureLoss of capacity with ageUnrecognized future financial commitmentsEnvironmental degradation of inner city areas Narrower Problems:
Dysfunctional public utilitiesDeteriorated building conditionsDefective municipal water delivery equipment Aggravates:
Unhealthy citiesLack of sanitation in citiesPrivatization of public servicesPrivatization of public servicesUnderprovision of basic urban servicesProhibitive cost of connection to public utilitiesWastage of highly skilled personnel in the routine maintenance of complex systems Strategies:
Upgrading basic utilities system Values:
DeteriorationOutdated Subject(s):
Amenities → TownsAmenities → Urban
Government → Public
Industry → Metal products
Industry → Utilities
Societal Problems → Obsolescence
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
D: Detailed problems Date of last update
20.05.2019 – 17:10 CEST