zoning
Pronunciation: [ˈzoʊnɪŋ]
Word
Context: "urban planning"
(noun) the way a city is divided into different areas for different uses. For example, some areas are for homes, some for businesses, and some for parks.
Example
The new zoning plan will allow for more parks in the neighborhood.
Example
The city council decided against changing the zoning rules, which disappointed many residents.
Example
What does the new zoning law say about where businesses can be built?
Context: "urban planning"
(verb) to assign specific areas for different uses in a city. This means deciding where homes, stores, and offices can be built.
Example
The city is zoning a part of the area for new schools and playgrounds.
Example
They are not zoning areas for factories in that part of town.
Example
What areas are you planning to zone for residential buildings?
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