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block proximity

[/blɑk prɒkˈsɪmɪti/]
nounpl: block proximities
proximidade de quarteirão
1. The state or degree of being near or close to a city block or residential block
The apartment's value increased due to its block proximity to the subway station.
O valor do apartamento aumentou devido à sua proximidade de quarteirão com a estação de metrô.
2. In urban planning or real estate, the distance relationship between properties and nearby city blocks
Block proximity is an important factor in determining neighborhood walkability.
A proximidade de quarteirão é um fator importante na determinação da acessibilidade do bairro.
NYC Slang
being close to the block or near the block
Synonyms
neighborhood closenessblock distanceurban proximitynearby location
Antonyms
block distanceremote locationisolation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
proximidade de quarteirão
Standard usage in urban planning contexts
São Paulo
proximidade de quadra
Alternative term using 'quadra' instead of 'quarteirão'
Portugal
proximidade de quarteirão
Similar to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

within a block's distance
block away
around the block
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