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planned residential area

[/plænd ˈrezɪdenʃəl ˈɛriə/]
nounpl: planned residential areas
área residencial planejada
1. A residential district or neighborhood that has been designed and developed according to a comprehensive plan, typically featuring organized infrastructure, zoning, and amenities
The new planned residential area includes parks, schools, and shopping centers within walking distance.
A nova área residencial planejada inclui parques, escolas e centros comerciais a uma distância a pé.
2. A designated urban or suburban zone intended exclusively or primarily for housing with predetermined layout and development standards
The planned residential area was designed to accommodate 50,000 residents with modern infrastructure.
A área residencial planejada foi projetada para acomodar 50.000 residentes com infraestrutura moderna.
Synonyms
residential developmentplanned communityresidential neighborhoodhousing developmentresidential zone
Antonyms
unplanned settlementinformal neighborhoodslumsprawl

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área residencial planejada
standard term used in urban planning contexts
São Paulo
condomínio residencial planejado
often refers to gated planned communities
Rio de Janeiro
área residencial planejada
commonly used in real estate and urban development
Portugal
zona residencial planeada
Portuguese spelling with 'planeada' instead of 'planejada'

Related Idioms & Phrases

master-planned community
mixed-use residential development
green-space residential area
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