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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
mixed-use zoningflexible zoningpermissive zoninginclusive zoning
Antonyms / Antônimos
restrictive zoningexclusive zoningsegregated zoningsingle-use zoning

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zoneamento aberto
Standard term used in urban planning discourse
São Paulo
zoneamento flexível
Alternative term commonly used in municipal planning documents
Rio de Janeiro
zoneamento misto
Emphasis on mixed-use aspect in local planning vocabulary
Portugal
zonamento aberto or regulação de uso misto
Less commonly used term; European Portuguese prefers more specific descriptors

Related Words

zoning regulationland-use planningurban developmentmixed-use developmentzoning ordinance

Related Idioms & Phrases

break down zoning barriers
promote mixed-use development
flexible land-use regulations
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