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former industrial area

[ˈfɔːrmər ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˈɛəriə]
nounpl: former industrial areas
área industrial desativada
1. A geographic region that was previously used for manufacturing, factory operations, or industrial production but is no longer actively used for these purposes
The city is redeveloping the former industrial area into a mixed-use neighborhood with shops and apartments.
A cidade está redevelopendo a área industrial desativada em um bairro de uso misto com lojas e apartamentos.
2. An urban zone characterized by abandoned or repurposed factory buildings and infrastructure from past manufacturing activities
Many artists have moved into the former industrial area, converting old warehouses into studios.
Muitos artistas se mudaram para a zona industrial desativada, convertendo antigos armazéns em ateliês.
NYC Slang
industrial wasteland, warehouse district
Synonyms
derelict industrial zonebrownfield siteabandoned industrial districtpost-industrial area
Antonyms
active industrial areafunctioning factory district

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área industrial desativada
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
zona industrial abandonada
Frequently used in urban planning contexts
Portugal
zona industrial degradada
Common term emphasizing the deteriorated state of infrastructure

Related Idioms & Phrases

urban renewal project
gentrification zone
redevelopment site
brownfield regeneration
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