A New Approach to Infrastructure Development in Sri Lanka’s Urban Areas

Alahakoon Lahiru (), Černeckienė Jurgita, Jansons Leo and Tekshan Wanigasinghe Mudiyanselage Miran
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Alahakoon Lahiru: Riga Technical University, Riga, Latvia
Černeckienė Jurgita: Kaunas University of Technology, Kaunas, Lithuania
Jansons Leo: Riga Technical University, Riga, Latvia
Tekshan Wanigasinghe Mudiyanselage Miran: Riga Technical University, Riga, Latvia

Baltic Journal of Real Estate Economics and Construction Management, 2025, vol. 13, issue 1, 68-79

Abstract: This article discusses new approaches for addressing urban infrastructure issues in Sri Lanka, focused on transportation, utilities, green spaces, and prospective infrastructure requirements. The fast urbanization in Sri Lanka has resulted in problems, including traffic congestion, insufficient housing, ineffective utilities, and environmental damage. These obstacles impede economic development, social equality, and environmental sustainability. The research, informed by four hypotheses, investigates the impact of transport and mobility, utilities and public services, green spaces and sustainability, and future infrastructure planning on satisfaction with existing infrastructure. The study employs a mixed-methods approach, integrating quantitative data analysis, GIS technologies, case studies, and stakeholder interviews. Data gathered from 385 respondents around Sri Lanka offers insights into residents’ perceptions of infrastructure quality and their goals for urban development. The results indicate that transportation and mobility substantially influence contentment. Effective public transport, sustainable mobility alternatives like electric buses, and intelligent traffic management systems are crucial for enhancing connectivity and decreasing congestion. Utilities and public services significantly contribute to satisfaction. Dependable water, electricity, and waste management services are essential, with suggestions to upgrade infrastructure, embrace renewable energy sources, and include smart technologies.

Keywords: Affordable housing; urban infrastructure; public-private partnership; renewable energy; sustainability; transportation; water management (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.2478/bjreecm-2025-0006

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