| contributor author | M. Sohail | |
| contributor author | S. Cavill | |
| contributor author | A. P. Cotton | |
| date accessioned | 2017-05-08T21:05:46Z | |
| date available | 2017-05-08T21:05:46Z | |
| date copyright | March 2005 | |
| date issued | 2005 | |
| identifier other | %28asce%290733-9488%282005%29131%3A1%2839%29.pdf | |
| identifier uri | http://yetl.yabesh.ir/yetl/handle/yetl/38469 | |
| description abstract | It has become increasingly apparent that a paradoxical situation is emerging with respect to urban services in less developed countries. On the one hand a huge demand for urban infrastructure has resulted from rapid urbanization; on the other, existing infrastructure is falling into disrepair before completing its design life. Operation and maintenance (O&M) has been identified by commentators as the key to enhancing the sustainability of existing infrastructure and assets. However, there is a general lack of understanding by stakeholders about the role of operation, maintenance and sustainability in the context of good governance. The aim of this paper is to explore the constraints to operation, maintenance, and sustainability of urban services. The findings are based on case studies from India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. In each of the case locations, projects were completed more than | |
| publisher | American Society of Civil Engineers | |
| title | Sustainable Operation and Maintenance of Urban Infrastructure: Myth or Reality? | |
| type | Journal Paper | |
| journal volume | 131 | |
| journal issue | 1 | |
| journal title | Journal of Urban Planning and Development | |
| identifier doi | 10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9488(2005)131:1(39) | |
| tree | Journal of Urban Planning and Development:;2005:;Volume ( 131 ):;issue: 001 | |
| contenttype | Fulltext | |
