Editorial: Infrastructure maintenance and monitoring for sustainable cities.

The editorial discusses the challenges of maintaining and monitoring infrastructure in growing cities, emphasizing the importance of innovative solutions for sustainable development. It introduces a Research Topic on infrastructure maintenance and monitoring, featuring four articles that address practical challenges and solutions in sustainable cities. The articles cover various aspects, from urban governance to environmental benefits of new materials, highlighting the need for informed policies and governance strategies to promote equitable and environmentally conscious urban growth. [Extracted from the article]