urbanism

[/ˈɜːrbənɪzəm/]
nounpl: urbanisms
urbanismo
1. The study, planning, design, and development of cities and urban areas
Modern urbanism focuses on sustainable development and public transportation.
O urbanismo moderno se concentra no desenvolvimento sustentável e no transporte público.
2. The characteristic way of life in cities; urban culture and lifestyle
The rise of urbanism in the 20th century transformed society.
O crescimento do urbanismo no século XX transformou a sociedade.
3. A movement or ideology emphasizing urban development and metropolitan living
New urbanism promotes walkable neighborhoods and mixed-use development.
O novo urbanismo promove bairros caminháveis e desenvolvimento de uso misto.
In Brazil, urbanism has become increasingly important as cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro grapple with rapid growth, traffic congestion, and social inequality. The concept of 'novo urbanismo' (new urbanism) has gained traction among Brazilian urban planners seeking sustainable alternatives to car-dependent development. In the USA, urbanism reflects ongoing debates about walkability, public transit, and revitalization of aging city centers.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
city planningurban designmetropolitan developmentcity development
Antonyms / Antônimos
ruralismpastoralism

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
urbanismo
Standard term used throughout Brazil for urban planning and design
Rio de Janeiro
urbanismo
Same as standard; culturally relevant due to major urban redevelopment projects
São Paulo
urbanismo
Widely used in academic and professional contexts in Latin America's largest city
Portugal
urbanismo
Identical term used in European Portuguese with same meaning

Related Words

urbanurbanizationarchitectinfrastructurezoningcivic planningmetropolitan

Related Idioms & Phrases

urban sprawl
smart city development
gentrification of neighborhoods
new urbanism movement
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