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low-income residential zone

[/loʊ ˈɪnkəm ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl zoʊn/]
nounpl: low-income residential zones
zona residencial de baixa renda
1. A designated area or neighborhood where housing is primarily occupied by people with lower income levels, typically featuring more affordable housing options and often characterized by specific zoning regulations
The city is investing in infrastructure improvements for the low-income residential zones on the east side.
A cidade está investindo em melhorias de infraestrutura nas zonas residenciais de baixa renda no lado leste.
NYC Slang
the hood; underprivileged neighborhood
Synonyms
low-income neighborhoodaffordable housing areaeconomically disadvantaged zoneworking-class residential area
Antonyms
high-income residential zoneaffluent neighborhoodluxury residential areaupscale neighborhood

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona residencial de baixa renda
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
favela or comunidade
Often used informally for informal settlements in low-income areas
São Paulo
zona residencial de baixa renda or periferia
Periferia commonly used for outlying low-income areas
Portugal
bairro de habitação social or zona residencial de baixo rendimento
Portuguese prefers 'habitação social' (social housing) terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the wrong side of the tracks
economically disadvantaged area
affordable housing district
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