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mixed land use

[mɪkst lænd juːs]
nounpl: mixed land uses
uso misto do solo
1. Urban planning practice combining residential, commercial, and industrial developments in the same area or building
The downtown area features mixed land use with apartments above retail shops.
A área do centro apresenta uso misto do solo com apartamentos acima de lojas comerciais.
2. A zoning strategy that allows multiple types of land use in a single zone or district
Mixed land use development promotes walkability and reduces commute times.
O desenvolvimento com uso misto do solo promove a caminhabilidade e reduz os tempos de deslocamento.
Synonyms
mixed-use developmentmulti-use developmentintegrated land use
Antonyms
single-use zoningsegregated land usemonofunctional zoning

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
uso misto do solo
most common term in Brazilian urban planning
São Paulo
uso misto de solo
variant used in municipal planning documents
Portugal
uso misto do solo
standard term in Portuguese urban planning legislation

Related Idioms & Phrases

mixed-use zoning
mixed-use neighborhood
mixed-use district
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