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mixed-use zone

[ˈmɪkst juːz zoʊn]
nounpl: mixed-use zones
zona de uso misto
1. An urban or suburban area designated for development that combines residential, commercial, and/or industrial uses in the same zone or building
The new mixed-use zone includes apartments above shops and restaurants on the ground floor.
A nova zona de uso misto inclui apartamentos acima de lojas e restaurantes no térreo.
2. A planning designation that allows multiple types of land use to coexist within the same area to promote walkability and community engagement
The city council approved the mixed-use zone to reduce traffic congestion and promote sustainable development.
O conselho municipal aprovou a zona de uso misto para reduzir o congestionamento de trânsito e promover desenvolvimento sustentável.
Synonyms
mixed-use developmentmixed-use areamulti-use zoneintegrated development zone
Antonyms
single-use zoneresidential-only zonecommercial-only zoneindustrial-only zone

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona de uso misto
Standard term used in urban planning throughout Brazil
São Paulo
zona de uso misto
Commonly used in São Paulo's urban development projects
Portugal
zona de uso misto
Standard European Portuguese term for mixed-use zoning

Related Idioms & Phrases

live-work-play environment
transit-oriented development
pedestrian-friendly zone
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