master-planned communities

[/ˈmæs.tər plænd kəˈmjuː.nɪ.tiz/]
nounpl: master-planned communities
comunidades planejadas
1. Large residential developments designed and built according to a comprehensive plan, typically including homes, commercial areas, recreational facilities, and infrastructure managed by a single developer or development company
The new master-planned community includes 500 homes, two golf courses, and a shopping center.
A comunidade planejada inclui 500 casas, dois campos de golfe e um centro de compras.
2. A planned urban or suburban area with coordinated development, zoning, and amenities designed to create a cohesive living environment
They chose to buy a house in a master-planned community for its security and well-maintained facilities.
Eles escolheram comprar uma casa em uma comunidade planejada pela segurança e pelas instalações bem mantidas.
Master-planned communities are particularly prevalent in suburban areas of the United States, especially in states like Florida, Arizona, and Texas. In Brazil, the concept has gained popularity in metropolitan areas like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro as developers seek to create controlled, upscale residential environments. These communities often cater to middle to upper-class residents seeking security, amenities, and planned growth, reflecting broader trends in urban development and suburban expansion in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
planned communitiesmaster-planned developmentsplanned residential communitiesmaster developments
Antonyms / Antônimos
unplanned neighborhoodsorganic communitiessprawling suburbs

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
comunidades planejadas / empreendimentos planejados
Standard term used in real estate and urban planning contexts
São Paulo
condomínios planejados / comunidades residenciais planejadas
Common term in one of Brazil's largest real estate markets
Rio de Janeiro
comunidades planejadas / loteamentos planejados
Frequently used in coastal development projects
Portugal
comunidades planeadas / desenvolvimentos habitacionais planeados
Uses European Portuguese spelling conventions

Related Words

zoningresidential developmenturban planninghomeowners associationamenitiesinfrastructuredeveloper

Related Idioms & Phrases

gated community (often a feature of master-planned communities)
from the ground up (describing how master-planned communities are built)
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