Built capital

Built capital is the infrastructure that helps people obtain their basic needs, such as shelter, access to clean water, healthy food, and a supply of energy. Improving this capital involves focusing investment, both financial and non-financial, on community assets, such as public facilities (e.g., hospitals and schools), grocery stores, water and sanitation, efficient transportation, quality housing, adequate infrastructure, and telecommunications.

North Dakota Compass

Center for Social Research
North Dakota State University

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