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sustained infrastructure

[səˈsteɪnd ɪnˈfrəstrʌktʃər]
nounpl: sustained infrastructures
infraestrutura sustentável
1. Infrastructure systems designed to be maintained and operated long-term while meeting environmental, economic, and social needs without depleting resources
The city invested in sustained infrastructure projects including renewable energy systems and water conservation networks.
A cidade investiu em projetos de infraestrutura sustentável, incluindo sistemas de energia renovável e redes de conservação de água.
2. Physical systems and facilities that support economic activity while maintaining ecological balance and social equity over extended periods
Sustained infrastructure requires ongoing maintenance and adaptation to climate change impacts.
A infraestrutura sustentável requer manutenção contínua e adaptação aos impactos das mudanças climáticas.
Synonyms
sustainable infrastructuregreen infrastructureresilient infrastructurelong-term infrastructure
Antonyms
temporary infrastructureunsustainable infrastructuredeteriorating infrastructure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
infraestrutura sustentável
most common term in Brazil
São Paulo
infraestrutura sustentável/de longa duração
both terms used in business and government contexts
Portugal
infraestrutura sustentada/sustentável
both variants acceptable; sustentável more common in environmental contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

build to last
infrastructure for the future
long-term investment in infrastructure
keeping infrastructure running
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