← Back to Fala2Me

urban renewal

[/ˈɜrbən rɪˈnjuːəl/]
noun
renovação urbana
1. The process of redeveloping deteriorated urban areas through demolition, reconstruction, and modernization of infrastructure, buildings, and public spaces
The city invested millions in urban renewal to revitalize the downtown district.
A cidade investiu milhões em renovação urbana para revitalizar o distrito do centro.
2. A government program or initiative aimed at improving living conditions and economic development in neglected urban neighborhoods
Urban renewal projects often include new housing, parks, and commercial developments.
Projetos de renovação urbana frequentemente incluem novas moradias, parques e desenvolvimentos comerciais.
NYC Slang
gentrification (colloquial usage)
Synonyms
urban regenerationurban revitalizationcity redevelopmentneighborhood improvement
Antonyms
urban decayneighborhood deterioration

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
renovação urbana
Most common term used in Brazil
São Paulo
revitalização urbana
Also commonly used in major urban centers
Portugal
reabilitação urbana
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

breathe new life into a neighborhood
clean up the streets
revamp the downtown area
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →