City Planning Terminology

noun a wide road or thoroughfare, typically with trees and grass on either side

adjective used to describe something related to or located on an avenue

• The new shopping center is located on a busy avenue in the city.
• Let's meet at the cafe on Main Avenue for lunch.
• I heard there's a cool party happening on Elm Avenue tonight.
• Exploring different career avenues can lead to new opportunities.

noun A direct and quick route or path towards a specific destination

• The bee made a beeline for the flower to collect nectar.
• I saw Sarah make a beeline for the buffet at the party.
• Let's make a beeline for the front row at the concert.
• After hearing the news, she made a beeline for the nearest exit.

verb past tense of congest, meaning to block or fill to excess

adjective describing a condition of being overcrowded or blocked

• The city streets were heavily congested during rush hour.
• The highway is always so congested on Friday afternoons.
• I avoid that part of town because it's always hella congested.
• Her mind felt congested with all the stress and worries.

noun a city's central business district, often characterized by commercial and cultural activity

adverb toward or in the direction of the central business district

• The new office building is located in downtown area of the city.
• Let's meet up for lunch at that new cafe downtown.
• I love hanging out downtown, there's always something fun to do.
• Her mind was a bustling downtown of thoughts and ideas.

noun a main street or road in a town or city, typically the one with the most shops and businesses

• The main drag in the city is lined with shops and restaurants.
• Let's meet up on the main drag for some shopping.
• The main drag is where all the cool kids hang out.
• She felt like she was stuck on the main drag of life, going nowhere.

verb to walk or travel through or around a place

• The couple decided to perambulate through the park after lunch.
• Let's perambulate around the neighborhood and enjoy the fresh air.
• I'm just gonna perambulate over to the store real quick.
• His thoughts seemed to perambulate aimlessly through his mind.

adjective describing something that has been contaminated or made impure by pollutants

• The river became heavily polluted due to industrial waste dumping.
• The lake is so polluted that you can't even swim in it anymore.
• That beach is totally polluted, dude.
• His mind was polluted with negative thoughts.

noun the state of being near or close to something in distance or time

• The proximity of the new office building to public transportation is a major selling point for employees.
• I love living in this neighborhood because of its proximity to all the best restaurants.
• We should totally hang out this weekend since we're in such close proximity.
• The proximity of their friendship was evident in the way they always finished each other's sentences.

noun an underground electric railroad

• The subway system in New York City is one of the oldest and busiest in the world.
• Let's take the subway to get to the concert tonight.
• I love grabbing a sub at the subway for lunch.
• She felt like she was stuck in a subway tunnel with no way out of her current situation.

noun a pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening

• From this vantage point, we have a stunning vista of the city skyline.
• The view from up here is amazing, you can see the whole vista!
• Check out that sick vista, it's so rad!
• As she stood on the mountain peak, she felt like she had a vista of endless possibilities before her.

noun A person who is a native or inhabitant of Boston, Massachusetts

• The Bostonian community is known for its strong sense of pride and history.
• My friend is a true Bostonian, always talking about the Red Sox and clam chowder.
• That party was wicked awesome, just like a true Bostonian gathering.
• She navigated the busy streets of New York with the confidence of a seasoned Bostonian.