open zoning
[/ˈoʊpən ˈzoʊnɪŋ/]
nounpl: open zonings
zoneamento aberto
1. A zoning regulation or policy that permits multiple types of land uses within the same zone or district, allowing for mixed-use development
The city adopted open zoning to encourage mixed-use neighborhoods with residential, commercial, and office spaces in the same area.
A cidade adotou zoneamento aberto para estimular bairros de uso misto com espaços residenciais, comerciais e de escritórios na mesma área.
2. A flexible zoning approach that reduces restrictive land-use regulations to promote urban development and diverse community spaces
Open zoning allows entrepreneurs to establish small businesses in residential neighborhoods without extensive permitting obstacles.
O zoneamento aberto permite que empreendedores estabeleçam pequenos negócios em bairros residenciais sem obstáculos extensos de licenciamento.
Open zoning is a significant urban planning concept in both the USA and Brazil, particularly in progressive cities seeking to revitalize neighborhoods and create vibrant, mixed-income communities. In Brazil, it has become increasingly important as cities like São Paulo modernize their zoning codes to encourage sustainable urban development and reduce sprawl.
Related Idioms & Phrases
break down zoning barriers
promote mixed-use development
flexible land-use regulations
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