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/ˈgreɪ ɪnˌfræstrʌktʃər/ · gray in-fras-truc-ture
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- The hidden or unseen systems, networks, and facilities that support and enable the functioning of a city, organization, or system, often overlooked or underappreciated. The city's gray infrastructure, including its water treatment plants and sewage systems, is crucial to its residents' health and well-being.
- The informal or unofficial systems, networks, and facilities that support and enable the functioning of a city, organization, or system, often operating outside of formal regulations or oversight. The gray infrastructure of the city's street vendors and informal markets plays a significant role in the local economy.
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Did you know? The concept of gray infrastructure highlights the importance of recognizing and valuing the often-overlooked systems and networks that support our daily lives.