desasfaltar; remover o pavimento de
1. to remove pavement or paving material from a surface, typically a road or street
The city decided to unpave the old parking lot to create a green space.
A cidade decidiu desasfaltar o antigo estacionamento para criar um espaço verde.
2. to restore a previously paved surface to its natural or unpaved state
They plan to unpave several residential streets to reduce urban heat.
Eles planejam desasfaltar várias ruas residenciais para reduzir o calor urbano.
The term 'unpave' has gained prominence in urban planning discourse, particularly in discussions about sustainability and green infrastructure. In Brazil, 'desasfaltar' is increasingly used in environmental and urban renewal projects. The concept reflects a growing movement toward de-urbanization and restoration of natural landscapes in both Brazilian and North American cities.
Related Idioms & Phrases
unpave paradise (to destroy or remove nature to make room for development)
going back to basics (metaphorical unpaving of modern infrastructure)
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