Urban infrastructure is failing - here's why that could be great
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There’s a simple fact that may change the way you look at urban infrastructure: Reinforced concrete has a lifespan of 50-100 years. Why is this important? Because the huge urbanisation and expansion of transport infrastructure of the last century was possible because of reinforced concrete. Many bridges, highways and tall buildings around the world are coming to the end of their lifespan in the coming decades. How we respond to this fact can be either a disaster or a blessing.
Urban infrastructure is failing - here's why that could be great
Urban infrastructure is failing - here's why…
Urban infrastructure is failing - here's why that could be great
There’s a simple fact that may change the way you look at urban infrastructure: Reinforced concrete has a lifespan of 50-100 years. Why is this important? Because the huge urbanisation and expansion of transport infrastructure of the last century was possible because of reinforced concrete. Many bridges, highways and tall buildings around the world are coming to the end of their lifespan in the coming decades. How we respond to this fact can be either a disaster or a blessing.