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clustered development

[ˈklʌstərd dɪˈveləpmənt]
nounpl: clustered developments
desenvolvimento agrupado
1. An urban planning and real estate development pattern where buildings and structures are concentrated in groups or clusters, typically with preserved open space between clusters, promoting density while maintaining green areas
The new residential project uses clustered development to maximize land efficiency while preserving natural habitats.
O novo projeto residencial utiliza desenvolvimento agrupado para maximizar a eficiência do terreno enquanto preserva habitats naturais.
2. A development strategy that groups homes, commercial spaces, or infrastructure closely together to reduce sprawl and encourage walkability
Clustered development reduces infrastructure costs compared to sprawling suburban patterns.
O desenvolvimento agrupado reduz custos de infraestrutura em comparação com padrões suburbanos dispersos.
Synonyms
cluster developmentconcentrated developmentgrouped developmentcompact development
Antonyms
sprawling developmentdispersed developmentscattered developmentlow-density development

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desenvolvimento agrupado
Standard term used in urban planning and real estate contexts
Portugal
desenvolvimento em aglomerados
Alternative term emphasizing the clustered nature of settlement
São Paulo
desenvolvimento em clusters
English term often retained in professional real estate discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

mixed-use development
smart growth
new urbanism
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