infrastructurestreet
Infrastructure street is a planning concept that treats streets not only as corridors for vehicles but as integrated platforms for infrastructure. In this approach, street spaces host transportation, utilities, energy, and communications in a coordinated, multi-layered configuration.
The idea arises from concerns about urban resilience, efficient maintenance, and the growing demand for digital
Key design features include continuous service trenches or protected utility zones, modular street furniture, curb space
Benefits cited by proponents include improved resilience to weather events, streamlined maintenance, faster deployment of new
Critics warn of high upfront costs, complexity of coordinating multiple utilities, potential maintenance bottlenecks, and concerns
See also: urban planning, smart city, complete streets, right-of-way management.