infill
/ˈɪnfɪl/
development on vacant or underused land within existing areas
infill in a sentence
“Infill development revitalized the downtown.”
Origin of infill
From in + fill
Related Words
transit-oriented development
dense, walkable communities around transit stations
gentrification
renovation of deteriorating areas, often displacing residents
zoning
dividing land into areas designated for specific uses
density
the concentration of people or buildings in an area
setback
the distance a building must be from property lines
mixed-use
combining residential, commercial, and other uses in one area