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downtown revitalization

[ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn ˌrɛvɪtələˈzeɪʃən]
nounpl: downtown revitalizations
revitalização do centro urbano
1. The process of renewing, restoring, and improving the economic, social, and physical conditions of a city's central business district or downtown area
The city invested millions in downtown revitalization to attract new businesses and residents.
A cidade investiu milhões na revitalização do centro urbano para atrair novos negócios e residentes.
2. Urban renewal efforts focused on reducing urban decay and enhancing the vitality of downtown districts
Downtown revitalization projects include renovating historic buildings and creating new public spaces.
Projetos de revitalização do centro incluem a renovação de edifícios históricos e a criação de novos espaços públicos.
NYC Slang
center city comeback
Synonyms
urban renewaldowntown renewalcity center revitalizationdowntown regenerationcenter city improvement
Antonyms
urban decaydowntown deteriorationeconomic declineurban blight

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
revitalização do centro urbano
Most common term in Brazil
São Paulo
revitalização do centro
Often shortened form used in urban planning contexts
Rio de Janeiro
regeneração urbana do centro
Alternative terminology sometimes used
Portugal
revitalização do centro da cidade
European Portuguese variant, more formal

Related Idioms & Phrases

breathing new life into downtown
turning around the city center
putting the downtown back on the map
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