What Does a City Need

Urbanization cannot happen in a vacuum. Cities need to provide basic infrastructure services—clean water, sewage, roads, electricity, telecommunications, to name a few—to support the basic livelihood of their citizens and businesses.

What are the basic needs of a city?

Basic infrastructure (land, water, sewer, power, roads, a food source) and a tax base are the most fundamental city needs.

What are the 5 basic needs?

Food, water, clothing, sleep, and shelter are the bare necessities for anyone’s survival. For many people, these basic needs can not be met without the aid of charitable organizations. A reliable place to receive a meal can be what’s needed for a person to focus on obtaining higher needs.