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exurban growth

[/ɛɡˈzɜːrbən ɡroʊθ/]
noun
crescimento exurbano
1. The expansion and development of residential areas beyond the suburbs, typically characterized by lower density, larger properties, and rural character while maintaining some connection to urban centers
Exurban growth has transformed the countryside surrounding major metropolitan areas.
O crescimento exurbano transformou a zona rural que rodeia as grandes áreas metropolitanas.
2. The demographic and economic phenomenon of people moving away from urban and suburban areas to more distant, rural locations
The county experienced significant exurban growth during the pandemic as remote workers relocated.
O condado experimentou um crescimento exurbano significativo durante a pandemia, quando trabalhadores remotos se realojaram.
Synonyms
sprawlsuburban expansionrural developmentperiurban growth
Antonyms
urban consolidationdensificationcore city growth

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
crescimento exurbano
Standard term used in urban planning discussions
São Paulo
expansão para áreas periféricas
Common alternative phrasing in regional planning contexts
Portugal
crescimento exurbano
Used in European urban planning contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

white flight to the exurbs
exurban commuter belt
leap-frog development
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