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center city improvement

[ˈsen.tər ˈsɪ.ti ɪmˈpruːv.mənt]
nounpl: center city improvements
melhoria do centro urbano
1. Urban development and renovation projects aimed at enhancing the infrastructure, amenities, and quality of life in the downtown or central business district of a city
The city council approved a $50 million center city improvement initiative to revitalize downtown.
O conselho municipal aprovou uma iniciativa de melhoria do centro urbano de $50 milhões para revitalizar o centro da cidade.
2. Programs and investments focused on modernizing buildings, public spaces, transportation, and community services in the heart of an urban area
Center city improvements include new sidewalks, better lighting, and improved public transportation.
As melhorias do centro urbano incluem novas calçadas, iluminação melhorada e transporte público aprimorado.
NYC Slang
Downtown revival, midtown makeover
Synonyms
downtown revitalizationurban renewalcentral district developmentdowntown development
Antonyms
urban decaydowntown deteriorationneglect

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
melhoria do centro urbano
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
revitalização do centro
Commonly used in context of downtown São Paulo projects
Rio de Janeiro
recuperação do centro
Frequently used for Rio's central area projects
Portugal
reabilitação do centro urbano
Portuguese preference for 'reabilitação' over 'melhoria'

Related Idioms & Phrases

breathing new life into downtown
putting the city back on the map
urban renaissance
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