Ecoburb

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A type of suburban development which protects environmental functions of a site such as natural hydrology and habitat. US

    "Village Homes in Davis, California and The Woodlands, Texas are ecoburbs.."

Example

More examples

"Village Homes in Davis, California and The Woodlands, Texas are ecoburbs.."

Etymology

Blend of ecological + suburb.

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