As a facility manager, the local government has a plan, as well as concrete strategies, to maximize the lifespan of buildings and products.

Property management involves the management of the city’s tangible assets. Physical assets may include land, buildings, roads and bridges, and water and sewer systems. Property management plays an essential role in evaluating the life-cycle costs of city assets to develop cost-effective strategies that deliver high-quality services in the long term. Applying the principles of the circular economy can help unlock opportunities ranging from cost savings to maximizing the value, use, and circulation of resources.