Vocabulary Worksheet — Intro
Urban Planning
Key Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning | Example sentence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| zoning | n. | rules controlling how land can be used | Zoning affects where shops can open. |
| density | n. | the number of people or buildings in an area | Higher density can support public transport. |
| infrastructure | n. | basic systems such as roads, transport, water, and power | The city invested in infrastructure. |
| mixed-use | adj. | combining different uses such as housing, shops, and offices | The district has mixed-use development. |
| gentrification | n. | change in an area when wealthier people move in and prices rise | Gentrification changed the neighbourhood quickly. |
| affordability | n. | the quality of being cheap enough for people to pay for | Housing affordability is a major concern. |
| regeneration | n. | improvement or redevelopment of an area | Regeneration brought new businesses to the district. |
| sprawl | n. | spread of a city over a wide area | Urban sprawl increased car dependency. |
| pedestrianisation | n. | making an area for people walking rather than vehicles | Pedestrianisation improved the town centre. |
| transit | n. | public transport, especially in a city | Rapid transit connects the suburbs. |
| liveability | n. | how pleasant and practical a place is to live in | Parks improve liveability. |
| resilience | n. | the ability of a city to recover from shocks | Climate resilience is now a planning priority. |
Common Collocations
zoning: zoning law, zoning policy
density: urban density, population density
infrastructure: public infrastructure, transport infrastructure
density: urban density, population density
infrastructure: public infrastructure, transport infrastructure
mixed-use: mixed-use area, mixed-use building
gentrification: urban gentrification, gentrification pressure
affordability: improve affordability, affordability crisis
gentrification: urban gentrification, gentrification pressure
affordability: improve affordability, affordability crisis
regeneration: urban regeneration, regeneration project
sprawl: suburban sprawl, limit sprawl
pedestrianisation: street pedestrianisation, pedestrianisation scheme
sprawl: suburban sprawl, limit sprawl
pedestrianisation: street pedestrianisation, pedestrianisation scheme
transit: mass transit, transit system
liveability: urban liveability, liveability index
resilience: urban resilience, build resilience
liveability: urban liveability, liveability index
resilience: urban resilience, build resilience
Language Tips
Planning language
Zoning controls what land can be used for. Density describes how much housing or activity exists in an area.
Mixed-use areas combine homes, shops, offices, or services.
Urban change
Regeneration improves an area, but it can also increase prices.
Gentrification can bring investment while pushing out lower-income residents.