This document provides the basis, requirements and guidance for assessing the level of performance, process and interoperability of community infrastructure(s) as well as its contribution to the community using a CIMM. It also helps stakeholders set targets for improvement that will guide investment by identifying gaps in the current level of community infrastructure.

This document is applicable to:

a)      

all types of community infrastructure, including, but not limited to, energy, water, transportation, waste and ICT;

b)      

single types of community infrastructure or multiple types of community infrastructure;

c)       

all types of communities, regardless of geographical location, size, economic structure, or stage of economic development;

d)      

all applicable stages of the infrastructure life cycle (e.g. planning, design, construction, operation and decommissioning).

NOTE          The use of natural systems, such as green infrastructure, is considered a type of infrastructure.