land neglect
[/lænd nɪˈɡlɛkt/]
nounpl: land neglects
abandono de terras
1. The state or condition of land that is not maintained, cultivated, or properly cared for; abandonment of agricultural or developed land
The region suffered from land neglect after the economic downturn forced many farmers to abandon their properties.
A região sofreu com o abandono de terras após a crise econômica forçar muitos agricultores a abandonarem suas propriedades.
2. Failure to maintain or manage land assets, resulting in deterioration or decreased value
Land neglect in urban areas has led to the development of vacant lots and blight.
O abandono de terras em áreas urbanas levou ao desenvolvimento de lotes vagos e deterioração.
In Brazil, land neglect is a significant issue in both rural areas affected by agricultural decline and urban centers experiencing sprawl and economic stagnation. It relates to broader concerns about land reform, property rights, and environmental degradation. In the USA, land neglect particularly refers to urban vacant properties and brownfields, which are subjects of community development and revitalization efforts.
NYC Slang
lot abandonment, dead space
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