Real Estate Development Vocabulary

verb to completely destroy or ruin something

• The city council approved the plan to demolish the old building.
• They're going to demolish that eyesore of a building next week.
• Let's demolish this place and find somewhere better to hang out.
• His harsh words seemed to demolish her confidence.

noun a path for pedestrians alongside a road or street, typically paved or made of concrete

• She walked along the sidewalk, taking in the sights of the city.
• Let's take a stroll on the sidewalk and grab some ice cream.
• I saw him chilling on the sidewalk with his crew.
• The path to success is like a sidewalk - sometimes smooth, sometimes bumpy.

noun a method of organizing land use through regulations and restrictions in a specific area

• The city council is currently reviewing the zoning regulations for commercial properties.
• I heard they're changing up the zoning rules for building heights downtown.
• The zoning laws in this area are a real pain in the neck.
• She felt like her life was stuck in a zoning pattern, unable to break free and explore new opportunities.

noun a person who supports the idea of urban development, typically in the form of increased housing density in cities

• The YIMBY movement advocates for increased housing development in urban areas.
• I consider myself a YIMBY because I believe in building more homes to address the housing shortage.
• YIMBYs are all about saying yes to new housing projects!
• Being a YIMBY means being a supporter of growth and progress in our communities.

noun a road that allows vehicles to enter or exit a highway or major road

• The access road to the industrial park is well-maintained for easy entry and exit of vehicles.
• Let's take the access road to avoid the traffic on the main highway.
• I'll meet you at the end of the access road, it's a great spot for a smoke break.
• Education is the access road to a better future.