Urban Planning Glossary

adjective situatated next to or in close proximity to something else

• The two rooms are connected by an adjoining door.
• Our rooms are next to each other with an adjoining wall.
• We can sneak into the party through the adjoining backyard.
• The two countries have adjoining borders, but their relationship is strained.

verb to be adjacent or next to something

• The two countries have a long history of bordering each other.
• Our house is right next to the park, bordering it on one side.
• I live in the neighborhood bordering the downtown area.
• The line between love and hate is often bordering on thin.

noun a regular journey of some distance to and from one's place of work

verb to travel some distance regularly between one's home and one's place of work

• The daily commute to work can be quite tiring and time-consuming.
• I hate my commute every morning, it's always so crowded on the train.
• I wish my commute wasn't such a drag, it takes forever to get to the office.
• The commute to success is often filled with obstacles and challenges.

adjective describing two things that are adjacent or sharing a common boundary

• The conterminous borders of the two countries have been a topic of dispute for centuries.
• The conterminous states share a lot of similarities in terms of culture and geography.
• The conterminous neighborhoods are always throwing block parties together.
• Their conterminous interests in music brought them closer together as friends.

noun an inhabitant or occupant of a particular place

• The denizen of the forest is the deer, a graceful and elusive creature.
• The denizen of this neighborhood is Mrs. Johnson, she knows everyone's business.
• The denizen of the club scene is always looking for the next party.
• As a denizen of the internet, he spends hours browsing various websites.

noun the state or degree of being easily or conveniently done

adjective relating to the possibility of something being done

• The feasibility study concluded that the project was economically viable.
• We need to check if it's doable before committing to it.
• Let's see if this thing is even possible before we dive in.
• Before we set sail, we must assess the feasibility of our journey.

noun entrance or the act of entering

verb There is no applicable verb form for 'ingress'

adjective There is no applicable adjective form for 'ingress'

adverb There is no applicable adverb form for 'ingress'

pronoun There is no applicable pronoun form for 'ingress'

preposition There is no applicable preposition form for 'ingress'

conjunction There is no applicable conjunction form for 'ingress'

interjection There is no applicable interjection form for 'ingress'

article There is no applicable article form for 'ingress'

• The ingress to the building is through the main entrance.
• You can get in through the front door.
• Just sneak in through the back entrance.
• The ingress of new ideas is crucial for innovation.

noun a self-propelled vehicle that runs on a motor, such as a car, truck, or motorcycle

• The motor vehicle industry is constantly evolving with new technological advancements.
• I really need to get my motor vehicle serviced soon.
• I love cruising around in my sweet motor vehicle.
• His mind was like a well-oiled motor vehicle, always running smoothly.

noun a hard surface, usually made of concrete or asphalt, that is used for walking or driving on

• The workers were busy repairing the pavement on the main street.
• Watch out for that crack in the pavement, you might trip.
• Let's take a stroll on the pavement and grab some ice cream.
• Her mind was a pavement of conflicting thoughts, making it hard to focus.

noun a wide way leading from one place to another, especially one with a specially prepared surface that vehicles can use

adjective relating to or used for roads

• The construction crew worked diligently to repair the damaged road.
• Let's take a drive down the scenic road and enjoy the view.
• I can't believe we just hit the open road without a plan!
• Life is like a road with twists and turns, you never know what's around the corner.

noun a cleaning device that removes dirt from streets or roads

• The scavenger searched the forest floor for any signs of edible plants.
• The scavenger rummaged through the trash looking for something useful.
• The scavenger was out there dumpster diving for treasures.
• She was a scavenger of information, always searching for the latest news and gossip.

noun a short distance that can be easily reached by spitting, typically used to indicate a very close proximity

• The two buildings were within spitting distance of each other.
• The grocery store is just a stone's throw away, practically spitting distance.
• I can't believe we found parking in spitting distance of the concert venue!
• The deadline for the project is looming, we are in spitting distance of completion.

noun bus

adjective back

preposition of

• The back end of a bus is where the engine is located.
• I prefer sitting at the back end of a bus so I can get off quickly.
• Let's hang out at the back end of the bus, it's less crowded there.
• He always lags behind, like the back end of a bus.