Pronunciation: /daʊnzəʊnɪŋ/
noun a zoning practice that involves reducing the allowable density of development in a certain area
A1 Downzoning can limit the types of buildings that can be constructed in a certain area.
A2 The city council is considering downzoning the residential neighborhood to prevent high-rise developments.
B1 Downzoning may lead to a decrease in property values in the affected area.
B2 The community board is discussing the potential impacts of downzoning on local businesses.
C1 The decision to implement downzoning requires careful consideration of its long-term effects on urban development.
C2 The city planner proposed a comprehensive downzoning strategy to address the growing concerns of overdevelopment in the downtown area.
formal The city council is considering downzoning certain areas to limit the height of new buildings.
informal They're talking about downzoning parts of the neighborhood to keep out those big fancy condos.
slang They're gonna downzone that whole block, man. No more high-rises allowed.
figurative Sometimes we need to downzone our expectations in order to appreciate what we already have.
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