(US, politics) To change an area or property to a less restrictive zoning.
(US, politics) To change an area or property to a less restrictive zoning.
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(US) A switch to a less restrictive zoning.
A US urban planning and real estate term for the process of rezoning land to allow for less intense development — for example, changing a parcel from commercial or high-density residential to single-family housing. Downzoning typically reduces what can legally be built on a piece of land, often reducing property values but preserving neighbourhood character. It's a frequent flashpoint in housing debates, with preservationists often supporting it and housing advocates arguing it restricts supply and worsens affordability.
(intransitive) To decrease.
(transitive) To reduce.