Social infrastructure: why it matters and how urban geographers might study it

Social infrastructure is an emerging research frontier in urban geography and urban studies. This editorial introduction provides a concise introduction to the term. It briefly sets out the intellectual provenance of the concept of social infrastructure, examining the different ways social infrastructure is being used across urban geography.

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Social infrastructure is gaining attention as an emerging research field in urban geography. This editorial introduction provides a brief overview of the concept and the various ways it is being used in the field.