piecemeal development

[/ˈpiːsmiːl dɪˈveləpmənt/]

nounpl: piecemeal developments

desenvolvimento gradual/fragmentado

1. The process of developing or building something in small, separate stages or parts rather than following a comprehensive, coordinated plan

The city's piecemeal development over decades resulted in an uncoordinated urban layout.

O desenvolvimento fragmentado da cidade ao longo de décadas resultou em um layout urbano desorganizado.

2. In urban planning and real estate, construction and expansion done incrementally without an overarching master plan

Piecemeal development of the neighborhood led to infrastructure problems and inefficient land use.

O desenvolvimento gradual do bairro levou a problemas de infraestrutura e uso ineficiente do solo.

NYC Slang

hodgepodge development; scattered construction

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

desenvolvimento fragmentado; desenvolvimento por etapas

most common usage in urban planning contexts

Rio de Janeiro

desenvolvimento gradual; construção em pedaços

colloquial reference to uncontrolled urban sprawl

São Paulo

ocupação fragmentada; desenvolvimento desarticulado

technical term used in planning departments

Portugal

desenvolvimento por fases; edificação parcelar

formal architectural and planning terminology

brick by brick development

step-by-step expansion

bit by bit construction

lack of master plan

ad hoc building

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