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curb expansion

[/kɜːrb ɪkˈspænʃən/]
nounpl: curb expansions
expansão da calçada
1. The enlargement or extension of a sidewalk or curb area, typically to accommodate pedestrian traffic, outdoor seating, or street furniture
The city approved curb expansion in the downtown district to create more pedestrian space.
A cidade aprovou a expansão da calçada no distrito do centro para criar mais espaço para pedestres.
2. Urban planning initiative to widen edges of streets for public use and street-level commercial activity
Curb expansion projects have transformed many neighborhoods into more walkable communities.
Os projetos de expansão da calçada transformaram muitos bairros em comunidades mais caminháveis.
NYC Slang
parklet expansion; curb extensions (NYC-specific urban planning term)
Synonyms
sidewalk expansioncurb wideningpedestrian expansionstreetscape expansion
Antonyms
curb reductionsidewalk narrowingtraffic expansion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
expansão da calçada
Most common term used in urban planning contexts
São Paulo
alargamento da calçada
Often used in local municipal planning discussions
Rio de Janeiro
ampliação da calçada
Alternative term used in city administration
Portugal
expansão do passeio
Portuguese European term using 'passeio' instead of 'calçada'

Related Idioms & Phrases

take back the streets
reclaim public space
pedestrianization initiative
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