Infrastructure Neglect
[IN-fruh-struk-chur nuh-GLEKT]
nounpl: Infrastructure Neglects
Negligência Infraestrutural
1. The failure or refusal to maintain, repair, or invest in public infrastructure systems such as roads, bridges, utilities, and transportation networks
The city's infrastructure neglect has resulted in deteriorating roads and failing water systems.
A negligência infraestrutural da cidade resultou em estradas deterioradas e sistemas de água deficientes.
2. Chronic underfunding or deferred maintenance of essential infrastructure that leads to public safety concerns and economic inefficiency
Infrastructure neglect in rural areas has limited economic development opportunities.
A negligência infraestrutural em áreas rurais limitou as oportunidades de desenvolvimento econômico.
3. Political or administrative apathy toward maintaining and upgrading essential public systems
Decades of infrastructure neglect have left the aging bridges in dangerous condition.
Décadas de negligência infraestrutural deixaram as pontes antigas em condições perigosas.
Infrastructure neglect is a major political issue in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it's frequently discussed in relation to urban development, public transportation (especially in favelas), and water systems. In the USA, it's a significant concern regarding aging roads, bridges, and public transit systems, particularly in older industrial cities. The term reflects broader concerns about government accountability, public safety, and long-term economic planning.
NYC Slang
deferred maintenance crisis; crumbling infrastructure (colloquial reference to aging NYC subway and bridge systems)
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