multi-occupancy
[/ˌmʌlti ɒˈkjuːpənsi/]
nounpl: multi-occupancies
ocupação múltipla
1. the condition or arrangement of a building, property, or space being occupied by multiple tenants, residents, or users simultaneously
The apartment building was designed for multi-occupancy with separate entrances for each unit.
O edifício de apartamentos foi projetado para ocupação múltipla com entradas separadas para cada unidade.
2. in real estate and urban planning, the use of a single property or structure by more than one household or business
Multi-occupancy housing is becoming increasingly common in urban areas.
A habitação com ocupação múltipla está se tornando cada vez mais comum nas áreas urbanas.
3. in transportation or logistics, the shared use of a vehicle or space by multiple parties
The delivery service operates on a multi-occupancy model to reduce costs.
O serviço de entrega opera em um modelo de ocupação múltipla para reduzir custos.
This term is increasingly relevant in both Brazilian and North American urban contexts, reflecting the growing need for affordable housing solutions and efficient space utilization in major cities. In Brazil, multi-occupancy arrangements are common in densely populated urban areas like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, while in the USA, the term is frequently used in real estate regulations and zoning discussions.
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