Collocations
City & Urban life
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traffic congestioncollocation/ˈtræfɪk kənˈdʒestʃən/
When too many vehicles cause slow or stopped traffic over an area.
“During rush hour the city centre suffers from severe traffic congestion.”
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urban renewalcollocation/ˈɜː.bən rɪˈnjuː.əl/
the process of improving and redeveloping parts of a city
“Many old docks have been turned into apartments as part of the urban renewal programme.”
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city skylinecollocation/ˈsɪt.i ˈskaɪ.laɪn/
the outline of a city's buildings and structures against the sky
“The city skyline looks stunning at night when the towers are lit up.”
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inner citycollocation/ˌɪn.ə ˈsɪt.i/
the central area of a city, often older and sometimes associated with social problems
“Many small businesses in the inner city depend on local customers.”
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commuter beltcollocation/kəˈmjuː.tər belt/
the area around a city where many people live but commute into the city for work
“House prices in the commuter belt rose as more people chose suburban living.”
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public transportcollocation/ˈpʌblɪk ˈtrænspɔːt/
Buses, trains, trams and similar transport services used by the public.
“Many students prefer to use public transport because it is cheaper than owning a car.”
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bike lanescollocation/ˈbaɪk leɪnz/
designated lanes on roads for cyclists
“The council painted new bike lanes to encourage cycling to work.”
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cultural landmarkscollocation/ˈkʌl.tʃər.əl ˈlænd.mɑːks/
places or structures of historical or cultural importance
“Tourists visit the city's cultural landmarks to learn about its history.”
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city centrecollocation/ˈsɪti ˈsɛntə/
The central area of a city where shops and businesses are concentrated.
“Many tourists visit the city centre to see the historic buildings.”
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urban planningcollocation/ˈɜː.bən ˈplæn.ɪŋ/
the process of designing and organizing land use, transport, and infrastructure in cities
“Effective urban planning can reduce traffic and make cities more livable.”
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residential areacollocation/ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl ˈeəriə/
An area of a town where people live, not mainly for shops or offices.
“They moved to a quiet residential area near the park.”
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green spacecollocation/ˈɡriːn speɪs/
An area of grass, trees or plants in a town or city used for recreation.
“Local councils are protecting green spaces to improve air quality.”
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suburban areacollocation/səˈbɜː.bən ˈeə.ri.ə/
an area on the edge of a city where people mainly live
“Many families prefer living in a suburban area because it's quieter.”
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housing shortagecollocation/ˈhaʊzɪŋ ˈʃɔːtɪdʒ/
A situation in which there are not enough homes for people who need them.
“Rapid population growth has resulted in a serious housing shortage.”
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high-rise buildingscollocation/ˌhaɪ ˈraɪz ˈbɪldɪŋz/
tall buildings with many floors, typically found in cities
“The skyline is dominated by high-rise buildings and glass towers.”
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public amenitiescollocation/ˈpʌblɪk əˈmiːnɪtiz/
facilities provided for public use such as parks, libraries, public toilets
“The council must invest more in public amenities in poorer districts.”
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pedestrian zonecollocation/pəˈdestriən zəʊn/
an area of a town or city reserved for people walking, not for vehicles
“The old market is now a pedestrian zone, which makes it popular with tourists.”
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rush hour trafficcollocation/ˈrʌʃ ˌaʊə ˈtræfɪk/
a large amount of traffic on the roads during peak commuting times
“The commute took forever because of rush hour traffic.”
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urban sprawlcollocation/ˈɜːbən sprɔːl/
the uncontrolled spread of a city into the surrounding countryside
“Many argue that urban sprawl increases car dependence.”
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mixed-use developmentcollocation/ˌmɪkst ˈjuːs dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
a type of urban development that combines residential, commercial, and sometimes industrial uses in one area
“Mixed-use development can create lively neighbourhoods with services nearby.”