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high-density development

[/haɪ ˈdɛnsɪti dɪˈvɛləpmənt/]
nounpl: high-density developments
desenvolvimento de alta densidade
1. Urban or real estate development characterized by a high concentration of buildings, population, or infrastructure in a given area
The city is promoting high-density development near public transportation hubs.
A cidade está promovendo desenvolvimento de alta densidade perto dos centros de transporte público.
2. Construction projects that maximize the use of land through increased building height and reduced spacing between structures
High-density development includes apartment complexes and mixed-use buildings.
O desenvolvimento de alta densidade inclui complexos residenciais e edifícios de uso misto.
Synonyms
high-density constructionintensive developmentcompact developmenturban intensification
Antonyms
low-density developmentsprawldispersed development

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desenvolvimento de alta densidade
Standard usage in urban planning contexts
São Paulo
adensamento construtivo
Common in municipal planning discourse
Portugal
desenvolvimento de elevada densidade
Formal urban planning terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

mixed-use development
urban infill
vertical growth
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