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The infrastructure of a city refers to the underlying physical systems and facilities that are necessary for the functioning of the city and the well-being of its residents. A typical city's infrastructure may include:
The infrastructure of a city refers to the underlying physical systems and facilities that are necessary for the functioning of the city and the well-being of its residents. A typical city's infrastructure may include:


Transportation systems: This includes roads, highways, bridges, public transit systems, airports, and other facilities that allow people and goods to move within and through the city.
*'''Transportation systems''': This includes roads, highways, bridges, public transit systems, airports, and other facilities that allow people and goods to move within and through the city.
Utilities: This includes systems for providing water, electricity, gas, and other essential services to the city's residents and businesses.
*'''Utilities''': This includes systems for providing water, electricity, gas, and other essential services to the city's residents and businesses.
Telecommunications: This includes systems for providing telephone, internet, and other forms of communication to the city.
*'''Telecommunications''': This includes systems for providing telephone, internet, and other forms of communication to the city.
Emergency services: This includes facilities such as police and fire stations, hospitals, and emergency shelters, which are necessary for the safety and security of the city's residents.
*'''Emergency services''': This includes facilities such as police and fire stations, hospitals, and emergency shelters, which are necessary for the safety and security of the city's residents.
Public facilities: This includes schools, libraries, parks, and other facilities that serve the needs of the city's residents.
*'''Public facilities''': This includes schools, libraries, parks, and other facilities that serve the needs of the city's residents.
Commercial and industrial facilities: This includes buildings and other structures that are used for retail, office, and industrial purposes.
*'''Commercial and industrial facilities''': This includes buildings and other structures that are used for retail, office, and industrial purposes.
A city's infrastructure is often a key factor in its economic development and quality of life, and it is typically the responsibility of government agencies to plan, fund, and maintain these systems and facilities.
A city's infrastructure is often a key factor in its economic development and quality of life, and it is typically the responsibility of government agencies to plan, fund, and maintain these systems and facilities.

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The infrastructure of a city refers to the underlying physical systems and facilities that are necessary for the functioning of the city and the well-being of its residents. A typical city's infrastructure may include:

The infrastructure of a city refers to the underlying physical systems and facilities that are necessary for the functioning of the city and the well-being of its residents. A typical city's infrastructure may include:

  • Transportation systems: This includes roads, highways, bridges, public transit systems, airports, and other facilities that allow people and goods to move within and through the city.
  • Utilities: This includes systems for providing water, electricity, gas, and other essential services to the city's residents and businesses.
  • Telecommunications: This includes systems for providing telephone, internet, and other forms of communication to the city.
  • Emergency services: This includes facilities such as police and fire stations, hospitals, and emergency shelters, which are necessary for the safety and security of the city's residents.
  • Public facilities: This includes schools, libraries, parks, and other facilities that serve the needs of the city's residents.
  • Commercial and industrial facilities: This includes buildings and other structures that are used for retail, office, and industrial purposes.

A city's infrastructure is often a key factor in its economic development and quality of life, and it is typically the responsibility of government agencies to plan, fund, and maintain these systems and facilities.