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residential developments
[ˌrezɪˈdenʃəl dɪˈveləpmənts]
noun
pl: residential developments
empreendimentos residenciais
1.
Large-scale housing projects or construction of residential areas designed for living purposes
The city approved several new residential developments near the downtown area.
A cidade aprovou vários novos empreendimentos residenciais perto do centro da cidade.
2.
Planned communities or neighborhoods with multiple residential units, often including infrastructure and amenities
These residential developments include parks, schools, and shopping centers.
Estes empreendimentos residenciais incluem parques, escolas e centros comerciais.
Synonyms
housing projects
residential complexes
housing developments
residential communities
neighborhoods
Antonyms
commercial developments
industrial areas
undeveloped land
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
empreendimentos residenciais
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
condomínios residenciais
Often refers to gated residential communities
São Paulo
loteamentos residenciais
Common term for subdivided residential plots
Portugal
desenvolvimentos residenciais
Formal term used in urban planning contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
urban sprawl
suburban expansion
real estate development
planned community
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