Urban Development

noun a type of pavement or road surface made of asphalt or bitumen

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• The crew worked diligently to repave the blacktop on the highway.
• Let's go play some basketball on the blacktop court.
• I love cruising down the blacktop with the windows down and music blasting.
• His heart felt like a worn-out blacktop, full of cracks and potholes.

noun a town or city, especially one considered in relation to its size or importance

• The burg was bustling with activity as residents prepared for the upcoming festival.
• Let's grab a bite to eat at that new burg down the street.
• I heard that new burg is lit, we should check it out.
• His heart was a burg of secrets, locked away from the world.

noun a central point, place, or idea

adjective relating to or situated at the center

• The central location of the new office building makes it easily accessible for employees.
• The central park is a great spot for a picnic with friends.
• Let's meet up at the central spot in town for some drinks.
• Education is central to a person's success in life.

noun a fortress typically on high ground, protecting or dominating a city

• The citadel was a fortified structure used for defense during times of war.
• We can explore the ruins of the old citadel on our hike today.
• Let's sneak into the citadel tonight and have a party!
• In her mind, the citadel represented her inner strength and resilience.

noun a structure or building that is being constructed or has been constructed

• The construction of the new office building is scheduled to begin next month.
• They're starting the construction on that new house down the street.
• The crew is gonna start the construction on the skate park next week.
• The construction of a strong argument requires solid evidence and logical reasoning.

noun a right of a government or its agent to expropriate private property for public use, with payment of compensation

• The government used eminent domain to acquire the land needed for the new highway project.
• They're talking about using eminent domain to take over that empty lot.
• They're gonna pull the eminent domain card to grab that property.
• In the world of business, sometimes taking risks is like exercising eminent domain over your comfort zone.

noun the title of a book by Edwin A. Abbott, published in 1884, that satirizes the social hierarchy and rigid thinking of Victorian England through a story about a two-dimensional world called Flatland

• The region is characterized by vast flatland with few hills or mountains.
• I love driving through flatland because you can see for miles.
• Let's go hang out in the flatland and watch the sunset.
• In the flatland of corporate bureaucracy, it can be hard to stand out.

noun a road surface or pavement made of compacted layers of broken stone, typically bound with tar, asphalt, or asphaltic oil

• The road was paved with macadam to ensure a smooth driving surface.
• I love riding my bike on the macadam path in the park.
• Let's take a shortcut through the macadam lot to get to the store faster.
• The team worked together like the pieces of a macadam puzzle, fitting perfectly into place.

noun the elected head of a city, town, or other municipality

• The mayor of the city announced a new initiative to improve public transportation.
• Did you hear what the mayor said about the new park project?
• The mayor is really shaking things up in town.
• She was like the mayor of the office, always in charge and making decisions.

adjective relating to areas that are far from the center of a town or city

• The outlying regions of the country are often overlooked in discussions about economic development.
• The outlying neighborhoods don't get as much attention as the city center.
• I heard there's a cool party happening in the outlying area tonight.
• Her outlying thoughts wandered far from the task at hand.

noun a piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water.

• The peninsula jutted out into the sea, creating a natural harbor for ships.
• Let's take a drive along the peninsula and enjoy the scenic views.
• I heard there's a cool party happening on the peninsula this weekend.
• The peninsula of knowledge extends further with each new discovery.

noun a large, indefinite, and contiguous part of a space or territory

• The region is known for its rich cultural heritage and historical landmarks.
• I heard the region has some great hiking trails and scenic views.
• The party in that region is always lit, you should definitely check it out.
• In the vast region of possibilities, anything can happen.

noun a place by the side of a river

adjective relating to or situated on the banks of a river

• The riverside is a popular spot for picnics and leisurely walks.
• Let's hang out by the riverside this weekend, it's so peaceful there.
• I love chilling by the riverside, it's so chill.
• The riverside of life is where I find my peace and serenity.

noun an underground conduit for carrying off drainage water and waste matter

• The city council approved a plan to upgrade the sewer system in the downtown area.
• I heard there's a blockage in the sewer line on Maple Street.
• Don't go near that sewer, it smells awful!
• His mind was like a dark sewer, filled with negative thoughts.

noun a person who believes in or advocates the doctrine of utility

adjective relating to or advocating utility or usefulness

• The utilitarian approach to ethics focuses on maximizing overall happiness.
• She prefers a utilitarian design for her kitchen, with practical and functional elements.
• I'm all about that utilitarian life - give me clothes with lots of pockets!
• His writing style is very utilitarian, getting straight to the point without any unnecessary embellishments.

noun an imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect

• The concept of utopia has been explored in many philosophical works throughout history.
• Some people believe that living off the grid is the closest thing to utopia.
• Living in a beach house with no responsibilities sounds like utopia to me.
• For her, the perfect garden was a utopia where she could escape from reality.

noun An acronym for 'Middle Layer Service Oriented Architecture', which is a software design approach that separates the application logic into different layers for better organization and flexibility.

• The data was analyzed at the MSOA level to identify any patterns or trends.
• I heard that the MSOA report is due next week, have you started working on it?
• I can't believe how much detail is in this MSOA stuff, it's so overwhelming.
• Navigating through the MSOA data is like trying to find a needle in a haystack.

noun a type of insurance coverage that provides protection against financial loss due to employee injuries or illnesses

adjective pertaining to the Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group, a multinational insurance and reinsurance broker

• JLT is an abbreviation for 'Jones Lang LaSalle', a multinational professional services and investment management company specializing in real estate.
• I heard that JLT is a really big company in the real estate industry.
• JLT is like the big boss of real estate firms.
• In the world of real estate, JLT is like the shining star that everyone looks up to.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'cultural' is also a noun as it refers to the aspect of culture related to the campus.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun. 'Cultural' is an adjective as it describes the type of campus being discussed.

• The cultural campus is home to many art galleries and museums.
• Let's meet at the cultural campus for the concert tonight.
• I heard the cultural campus is lit with all the new exhibits.
• The cultural campus is like a melting pot of creativity and expression.

noun a type of bird known for its call that sounds like 'cuckoo'

verb the act of imitating the call of a cuckoo bird

• Authorities are cracking down on the illegal practice of cuckooing in urban areas.
• I heard that some people are cuckooing their friend's apartment while they are on vacation.
• I can't believe she's cuckooing that guy's place while he's out of town!
• Her presence in the meeting room was like cuckooing in someone else's nest.

noun A person who is a resident or native of Toronto, Canada.

• The Torontonian was well-versed in the city's history and culture.
• I met a Torontonian at the event last night.
• That Torontonian sure knows where to find the best poutine in town.
• As a Torontonian at heart, she always felt a deep connection to the city.

noun a geographic area identified for the purposes of taking a census, but is not an incorporated place like a city or town

• A census-designated place is a geographic area designated by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes.
• Hey, did you know that our neighborhood is considered a census-designated place?
• I live in a CDP, which is a fancy way of saying census-designated place.
• In the grand scheme of things, our town is just a tiny census-designated place on the map.

adjective describing something that is resistant to becoming obsolete or outdated in the future

• The company invested in future-proof technology to ensure long-term success.
• I made sure to future-proof my phone by purchasing the latest model.
• I'm all about future-proofing my career by constantly learning new skills.
• She believed that investing in education was a way to future-proof her mind against ignorance.

noun a style of architecture characterized by massive, monolithic forms and raw concrete construction

adjective relating to or characteristic of the brutalist architectural style

• The architect designed the building in a style that is reminiscent of brutalism.
• I love the stark, concrete look of brutalism architecture.
• Brutalism may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I think it's cool.
• The harsh lines and angles of brutalism can be seen as a reflection of society's coldness.

adjective describing something related to tourism or tourists

• The city council is working on improving the infrastructure to attract more touristic visitors.
• The touristic areas of the city are always bustling with activity.
• I love hanging out in the touristic spots, there's always something cool happening.
• The touristic appeal of the small town is like a magnet drawing in visitors from all over.

noun A building that is constructed below ground level, similar to a skyscraper but going downwards instead of upwards

• The architect designed an innovative earthscraper to maximize space in the crowded city.
• Have you heard about that new earthscraper they're building downtown?
• Check out that massive earthscraper, it's so cool!
• The roots of the tree reached deep into the ground like an earthscraper.

noun a type of garden designed to capture and manage rainwater runoff, typically using plants and soil to filter pollutants

• The city council implemented a raingarden project to help manage stormwater runoff.
• We should plant some flowers in the raingarden to make it look prettier.
• Let's chill by the raingarden and enjoy the sound of raindrops.
• Her mind was like a well-tended raingarden, absorbing and filtering out all the negativity around her.

noun a type of retail store that is not open to the public and is used primarily for fulfilling online orders

• The dark store model has gained popularity among retailers for fulfilling online orders efficiently.
• I heard that the new grocery store opening up is going to be a dark store.
• Let's hit up the dark store down the street for some late-night snacks.
• Her mind felt like a dark store, filled with hidden memories and unexplored emotions.

noun a semi-detached house

adjective describing a type of house that is joined to another house on one side

• The semi-detached house was beautifully designed with a spacious garden.
• I love the semi-detached house with the big backyard.
• That semi-d is pretty cool, right?
• Their friendship was like a semi-detached house, connected yet with enough space for privacy.

noun a digital mapping service developed by Google that provides satellite imagery, street maps, and route planning

• I used Googlemap to navigate my way through the city.
• Hey, just Googlemap it and you'll find the directions.
• I always Googlemap before heading out to a new place.
• She had a mental Googlemap of all the places she wanted to visit.

adjective resembling or characteristic of a bungalow

• The architect designed a modern bungaloid residence for the client.
• I love the cozy bungaloid house down the street.
• That bungaloid place is so chill, let's hang out there.
• The bungaloid structure of the organization allowed for easy communication among team members.

noun a type of observation that is done from an aircraft or similar elevated position

• The military conducted an aerial observation of the enemy's movements.
• We used a drone for aerial observation of the area.
• Let's send up a drone for some aerial observation.
• From an aerial observation, it's clear that the company is headed in the right direction.