1. An urban or geographic area lacking proper planning, infrastructure, or formal organization; typically characterized by informal settlements, inadequate services, or disorganized development
The city's expansion led to several unstructured areas on the outskirts.
A expansão da cidade resultou em várias zonas desestruturadas nas periferias.
2. In urban planning, a region without formal zoning regulations or building codes
The municipality is trying to formalize the unstructured areas through new regulations.
O município está tentando formalizar as zonas desestruturadas através de novas regulamentações.