bairros abertos
[BAH-ee-rohs ah-BEHR-tohs]
nounmasculinepl: bairros abertos
open neighborhoods
1. Residential neighborhoods without physical barriers or gates, where public access is unrestricted and streets are open to the general public
The city invested in improving infrastructure in open neighborhoods to promote community integration.
A cidade investiu em melhorar a infraestrutura nos bairros abertos para promover a integração comunitária.
2. Urban areas characterized by mixed-income housing and diverse populations, contrasting with gated communities (condomínios fechados)
Many young professionals prefer living in open neighborhoods because of their cultural diversity.
Muitos jovens profissionais preferem morar em bairros abertos pela sua diversidade cultural.
This term reflects a significant aspect of Brazilian urban sociology, particularly relevant in discussions about social integration, urban inequality, and real estate development. The contrast between bairros abertos (open neighborhoods) and condomínios fechados (gated communities) illustrates broader socioeconomic divides in Brazilian cities, especially in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Open neighborhoods represent traditional, organic urban development with diverse social classes, while gated communities represent privatized, secured residential enclaves. The term is commonly used in policy discussions about urban sustainability and social cohesion.
NYC Slang
open neighborhoods; mixed neighborhoods
Related Idioms & Phrases
conviver em bairros abertos - to live together in open neighborhoods
segurança em bairros abertos - security in open neighborhoods
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