built-up section
[/bɪlt ʌp ˈsɛkʃən/]
nounpl: built-up sections
área construída
1. An urban or developed area characterized by buildings, infrastructure, and paved surfaces; a region with significant construction and human development
The city council restricted new development in the built-up section to preserve historical neighborhoods.
A câmara municipal restringiu novos desenvolvimentos na área construída para preservar os bairros históricos.
2. In urban planning and zoning, a designated zone that is already developed with structures and utilities
Traffic congestion is common in built-up sections during rush hour.
O congestionamento de trânsito é comum em áreas construídas durante a hora de pico.
In Brazil, this term is commonly used in municipal zoning regulations and urban development discussions. Brazilian cities distinguish between 'áreas construídas' and 'áreas livres' (open areas) in planning documents. The concept is central to discussions about urban expansion, sustainability, and preservation of green spaces in growing metropolitan areas.
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