compact neighborhood

noun

Higher-density development in which a variety of land uses are located such that residents and workers are within walking distance of many destinations.

Meanings

nouncompact neighborhood (plural compact neighborhoods)

plural compact neighborhoods · alternative compact neighbourhood

  1. Higher-density development in which a variety of land uses are located such that residents and workers are within walking distance of many destinations.
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Chicago

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