Urban Planning Strategies

adverb in a deliberate and intentional manner

preposition indicating the means or method by which something is done

• The new software was created with security as a top priority by design.
• The website layout was intentionally made simple by design.
• The car's engine was built to be super fast by design.
• The painting's use of vibrant colors was meant to evoke strong emotions by design.

noun the action of destroying or knocking down a building or structure

adjective demolition (used to describe something related to the act of destroying or knocking down)

• The city council approved the demolition of the old building to make way for a new development.
• They're gonna tear down that old building for the new project.
• They're gonna wreck that place for the new construction.
• The demolition of their friendship was inevitable after years of disagreements.

noun a simple or basic drawing or design

adjective not smooth or exact

• The architect presented a rough sketch of the building design to the client.
• I quickly drew up a rough sketch of my idea on a napkin.
• Let me just doodle a rough sketch of what I'm thinking.
• She only had a rough sketch of her plan, but she was confident it would work out.

noun a technique used by drivers to open car doors with their far hand (usually the left hand for drivers in right-hand traffic countries) to improve safety for cyclists and other road users

• The Dutch reach is a technique used to open car doors with your far hand to avoid hitting cyclists.
• Hey, have you heard of the Dutch reach? It's a cool way to avoid hitting bikers when you open your car door.
• I always do the Dutch reach when I park on the street to make sure I don't accidentally hit a cyclist.
• Using the Dutch reach in everyday situations can help prevent unexpected consequences and promote safety for everyone on the road.

noun a type of lantern or lamp that emits a bright, all-encompassing light

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• The holophote is a type of lighting fixture that provides both direct and indirect light.
• I love the warm glow that the holophote gives off in the living room.
• Check out that cool holophote hanging from the ceiling!
• Her smile lit up the room like a holophote.