multiple occupancy
[ˈmʌltɪpl ɑːkjuːpənsi]
nounpl: multiple occupancies
ocupação múltipla
1. The condition or practice of a residential property being occupied by more than one family or household unit
The zoning law restricts multiple occupancy in single-family neighborhoods.
A lei de zoneamento restringe a ocupação múltipla em bairros residenciais unifamiliares.
2. In real estate, the use of a building or property by several tenants or occupants simultaneously
The apartment building permits multiple occupancy with shared common areas.
O edifício de apartamentos permite ocupação múltipla com áreas comuns compartilhadas.
3. In transportation, the capacity or permission for more than one passenger or user
Multiple occupancy lanes encourage carpooling to reduce traffic congestion.
As faixas de ocupação múltipla incentivam o compartilhamento de caronas para reduzir o congestionamento.
In the United States, particularly in urban areas like New York City, multiple occupancy is common and often regulated by zoning laws to balance housing density with neighborhood character. In Brazil, the concept relates to 'cortiços' (tenement houses) and modern shared housing solutions, reflecting different urban housing challenges and socioeconomic factors. The term is increasingly relevant in discussions about affordable housing and sustainable urban development in both countries.
NYC Slang
multi-unit housing; multi-family building
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