Urban infrastructures and sustainability

Urban infrastructure in Russia was heavily subsidized by the state during the socialist period. The market economy is bringing new participants, which could have a significant impact on collective consumption institutions.

In the rhetoric of deregulation municipalities are rarely identified as stakeholders. However, they played a major role in early infrastructure developments and recently in broadband. What explains their involvement?

The debate about segregated facilities for cycling reveals philosophical differences amongst those attempting to grow cycling.  Proponents and opponents may be guilty of lacking a coherent future vision for cycling.

Water trading may deliver more sustainable water supplies for urban areas and reduce the impact on local aquatic environments. Regulation must not stand in the way.

Urban sustainability can be accomplished by the balance between economic prosperity, environmental preservation, and social equity and stability, considering leakage effects. Infrastructures should be built and developed from this perspective.

Energy futures and marine technology development present a diversification challenge for port cities. Low carbon ports infrastructure development will also profoundly modify their hinterland and calls for innovation strategies.