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planned community

[/plænd kəˈmjuːnɪti/]
nounpl: planned communities
comunidade planejada
1. A residential area that has been designed and built according to a comprehensive master plan, typically including housing, commercial spaces, parks, and infrastructure developed as a coordinated whole
The planned community features modern homes, shopping centers, and recreational facilities all built together.
A comunidade planejada oferece casas modernas, centros comerciais e instalações recreativas todas construídas em conjunto.
2. A development where the layout, architecture, and amenities are predetermined before construction begins, often with restrictive covenants and homeowners associations
Living in a planned community means following specific architectural guidelines set by the developers.
Viver em uma comunidade planejada significa seguir diretrizes arquitetônicas específicas estabelecidas pelos desenvolvedores.
Synonyms
master-planned communitynew townresidential developmentsuburban developmentgated community
Antonyms
unplanned settlementspontaneous communityorganic neighborhood

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comunidade planejada
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
condomínio planejado
Often refers to planned residential condominiums with security features
Rio de Janeiro
comunidade planejada
Standard usage, sometimes distinguishing from informal favelas
Portugal
comunidade planeada
Uses European Portuguese spelling with 'planeada'; less common term than in Brazil

Related Idioms & Phrases

cookie-cutter community (referring to uniform architectural styles)
master plan (the comprehensive design blueprint)
HOA rules (homeowners association regulations typical in planned communities)
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