51% of the world's population lives in urban areas, with this figure expected to rise to 75% by mid-century. As part of this growth, implementation of infrastructure enhances productivity and economic growth as well as impacting real estate capital growth. In this episode of the Urban Property Investor, Sam Saggers explores the critical role of infrastructure in driving economic growth and capital appreciation in real estate. He discusses the concept of 'free riding' on infrastructure improvements, sharing personal anecdotes of how infrastructure projects have positively impacted property values. The conversation delves into the distinction between earned and unearned growth, the phases of infrastructure impact, and current projects shaping the Australian landscape.