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in-fill construction

[ɪn-fɪl kənˈstrʌkʃən]
nounpl: in-fill constructions
construção de preenchimento
1. The construction of buildings on vacant or underutilized land within already developed urban areas, typically between existing structures
The city's in-fill construction projects have helped revitalize downtown neighborhoods.
Os projetos de construção de preenchimento da cidade ajudaram a revitalizar os bairros do centro.
2. Development that fills gaps in the urban fabric without expanding the city's boundaries
In-fill construction is considered more sustainable than urban sprawl.
A construção de preenchimento é considerada mais sustentável do que a expansão urbana desordenada.
Synonyms
infill developmentgap site developmentbrownfield redevelopmentdensification
Antonyms
urban sprawlgreenfield developmentsuburban expansion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
construção de preenchimento; adensamento urbano
Most commonly used in urban planning contexts
São Paulo
construção de preenchimento; verticalização do solo urbano
Often used in discussions of vertical development
Portugal
construção de colmatação; densificação urbana
Common in European urban development discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

fill the gaps in the urban fabric
densify existing neighborhoods
revitalize underutilized spaces
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