Urban environment

The urban environment is a human-made and modified space in cities and densely populated areas, blending physical built structures, natural elements, and social processes. It is a complex system that forms the foundation for the daily lives and activities of its inhabitants.

• Physical infrastructure: Encompasses buildings, street and road networks, bridges, public transportation systems, and utilities.

• Natural elements (green infrastructure): Parks, public squares, tree-lined avenues, and urban water bodies integrated into the built environment to improve air quality and well-being.

• Socio-economic space: Human interaction, cultural events, commercial activities, and public services that give a city its unique character.