single-use district
[ˈsɪŋɡəl-ˈjuːs ˈdɪstrɪkt]
nounpl: single-use districts
distrito de uso único
1. An urban or suburban area zoned and designed exclusively for one type of land use, such as residential, commercial, or industrial, with limited mixed-use development
The suburban single-use district was comprised entirely of single-family homes with no shops or offices nearby.
O distrito de uso único nos subúrbios era composto inteiramente por casas unifamiliares sem lojas ou escritórios próximos.
2. A zoning practice that separates different types of activities into distinct geographical areas rather than allowing them to coexist
Critics argue that single-use districts contribute to urban sprawl and increased car dependency.
Críticos argumentam que distritos de uso único contribuem para o espalhamento urbano e dependência aumentada de carros.
The concept of single-use districts reflects 20th-century urban planning philosophy prevalent in both the United States and Brazil. In America, this zoning approach became dominant after the 1920s and contributed significantly to suburban sprawl. In Brazil, similar patterns emerged in planned developments. Contemporary urban planning in both countries increasingly critiques single-use zoning, with many cities moving toward mixed-use and walkable neighborhood models as part of new urbanism and sustainability initiatives.
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