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60 Examples of Social Infrastructure

 , updated on August 01, 2023
Social infrastructure are foundational services and structures that support the quality of life of a nation, region, city or neighborhood. This includes any infrastructure that goes beyond basic economic functions to make a community an appealing place to live. The following are common examples.
After-school programs
Basketball courts
Beaches
Bicycle lanes
Bicycle parking
Canals
Cemeteries
Childcare facilities
Clock towers
Colleges
Community centers
Community colleges
Community gardens
Community kitchens
Concert halls
Counseling centers
Cultural centers
Disaster shelters
Dog parks
Event spaces
Health clinics
Historical sites
Homeless shelters
Hospices
Hospitals
Libraries
Mental health clinics
Museums
Nature reserves
Nursing homes
Orphanages
Parks
Pedestrian infrastructure
Performance theaters
Picnic areas
Piers and boardwalks
Play streets
Playgrounds
Preschools
Public fountains
Public housing
Public markets & farmers markets
Public squares
Public transportation
Recreation centers
Riverside walkways & parks
Schools
Senior centers
Skate parks
Sports facilities
Sports fields
State and national parks
Subways
Swimming pools
Tennis courts
Train lines
Train stations
Universities
Waterfront promenades
Youth centers

Education

Schools and other education services.

Transport

Transport services such as sidewalks and rail.

Healthcare

Services that prolong life and promote human health.

Community Support

Services that support community well-being such as after-school activities for children.

Public Space

Spaces for enjoying nature, sports, recreation, family, social activities and personal reflection.

Information

Access to information including services such as internet and libraries.

Public Safety

Emergency services and other safety infrastructure such as tsunami shelters.

Sports & Recreation

Venues for sports and recreation such as a skate park.

Arts & Culture

Aspects of a community that have artistic or cultural value such as historic buildings.
Overview: Social Infrastructure
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Foundational services and structures that support the quality of life of a nation, region or city.
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