suburban development

[/səˈbɜːrbən dɪˈveləpmənt/]

nounpl: suburban developments

desenvolvimento suburbano

1. The process of constructing residential, commercial, or mixed-use areas in regions on the outskirts of cities

The suburban development expanded rapidly after the construction of the new highway.

O desenvolvimento suburbano expandiu rapidamente após a construção da nova rodovia.

2. A residential area or project built in suburban locations, typically characterized by lower density and single-family homes

Many families moved to the new suburban development seeking more space and quieter neighborhoods.

Muitas famílias se mudaram para o novo desenvolvimento suburbano em busca de mais espaço e bairros mais tranquilos.

NYC Slang

outer borough expansion or sprawl

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General Brazilian

desenvolvimento suburbano

Most common term across Brazil

São Paulo

desenvolvimento periférico

Emphasizes peripheral/outskirts location; commonly used in São Paulo

Rio de Janeiro

expansão residencial

Often refers to residential expansion projects

Portugal

desenvolvimento periurbano

More formal term used in Portuguese urban planning context

urban sprawl

white flight

bedroom community development

cookie-cutter development

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