noun · academic
streetscape
/ˈstriːtskeɪp/STREETS·cape
the overall visual appearance and features of a street, including buildings, trees and street furniture.
Examples
“The council improved the streetscape by widening pavements and planting trees.”
“A vibrant streetscape attracts both residents and tourists.”
“Historic streetscapes should be preserved when renovating the city centre.”
Band 8 sentence
“Careful streetscape design that prioritises trees, lighting and seating can transform an otherwise neglected district into a thriving public realm.”
Collocations
- enhance the streetscape
- historic streetscape
- streetscape improvements
Word family
Common mistakes
street scape→streetscape
landscape→streetscape
Say it for a higher band
5look of the street→6street view→7+streetscape
Synonyms
streetscene
Easily confused
landscape
“The landscape around the city consisted mainly of fields and small woods.”
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