resident apathy
[ˈrɛzɪdənt ˈæpəθi]
nounpl: resident apathies
apatia dos moradores
1. A lack of interest, concern, or emotional involvement shown by people living in a particular community toward local issues, civic matters, or community problems
The city council struggled to address resident apathy when planning the new community center, as few attended the public hearings.
O conselho municipal enfrentou dificuldades para lidar com a apatia dos moradores ao planejar o novo centro comunitário, pois poucos compareceram às audiências públicas.
2. A general indifference or passivity among inhabitants regarding neighborhood improvement initiatives or local governance
Resident apathy has made it difficult to organize neighborhood watch programs in the area.
A apatia dos moradores tem dificultado a organização de programas de vigilância comunitária na área.
This term is commonly used in urban planning, sociology, and civic discussions in both the United States and Brazil. In Brazil, resident apathy is often discussed in the context of favela governance and municipal development projects. In the U.S., it frequently appears in academic and policy discussions about declining civic participation, particularly in post-industrial cities and suburban communities.
NYC Slang
don't care attitude from the neighborhood
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