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green infrastructure

[ɡriːn ˌɪnfrəˈstrʌktʃər]
nounpl: green infrastructures
infraestrutura verde
1. Natural or semi-natural systems designed to manage water runoff, reduce flooding, and improve environmental quality in urban and built environments
The city implemented green infrastructure projects like green roofs and permeable pavements to manage stormwater.
A cidade implementou projetos de infraestrutura verde como telhados verdes e pavimentos permeáveis para gerenciar águas pluviais.
2. Network of parks, gardens, wetlands, and vegetation that provides ecological and social benefits to urban areas
Green infrastructure improves air quality and provides recreational spaces for residents.
A infraestrutura verde melhora a qualidade do ar e oferece espaços recreativos para os moradores.
Synonyms
sustainable infrastructureecological infrastructurenatural infrastructureblue-green infrastructure
Antonyms
gray infrastructureconventional infrastructureconcrete infrastructure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
infraestrutura verde
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
infraestrutura verde
Widely used in urban planning and environmental discussions
Portugal
infraestrutura verde
Standard term used in European Portuguese environmental contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

going green
sustainable urban development
environmental stewardship
nature-based solutions
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