noun · academic
densification
UK/ˌdɛnsɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/US/ˌdɛnsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/den·si·fi·KA·tion
the process of increasing population or building density in an urban area
Examples
“Densification of inner‑city neighbourhoods can reduce sprawl and commuting times.”
“Opponents argue densification may strain local services if not planned well.”
“Policies encouraging densification often include incentives for building up rather than out.”
Band 8 sentence
“Strategic densification near transport hubs can support sustainable growth while minimising pressure on greenfield land.”
Collocations
- urban densification
- encourage densification
- densification policies
Word family
Common mistakes
increase density of this city→increase the density of this city / encourage densification
many densification→a densification process / much densification
Say it for a higher band
5density→6intensification→7+densification
Synonyms
intensification
Easily confused
density
“A rise in density does not necessarily indicate an active densification policy.”
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