planned developments

[/plænd dɪˈvɛləpmənts/]

noun

empreendimentos planejados

1. Real estate or urban development projects that are designed and organized in advance according to a comprehensive master plan

The city approved several planned developments in the downtown area.

A cidade aprovou vários empreendimentos planejados na área do centro.

2. Residential or mixed-use communities built according to predetermined designs and zoning regulations

Planned developments often include parks, schools, and shopping centers.

Os empreendimentos planejados frequentemente incluem parques, escolas e centros comerciais.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

empreendimentos planejados

Standard term used across Brazil

São Paulo

condomínios planejados

Often used when referring to residential planned communities

Rio de Janeiro

projetos urbanos planejados

Emphasis on urban planning aspects

Portugal

desenvolvimentos planeados

Uses European Portuguese spelling (planeados instead of planejados)

master plan

urban planning

zoning regulations

development project

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