superblock

American  

[soo-per-blok] / ˈsu pərˌblɒk /

noun

1. an area of city land larger than the usual block, treated according to a unified plan and generally closed to vehicular through traffic.

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Etymology

Origin of superblock

First recorded in 1925–30; super- + block

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Example Sentences

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superblock

Though many residents saw the benefits of the superblock, some complained that they were not given enough time or explanation before it was put in place.

From New York Times ● Sep. 30, 2016

Marta Louro, 40, a teacher who lives next to an intersection, said the superblock would make streets safer and reduce pollution.

From New York Times ● Sep. 30, 2016

And, yes, that picture in El Born is part of a superblock.

From New York Times ● Sep. 30, 2016

“Every superblock is like a small city with its own character,” the plan suggests.

From The Guardian ● May 17, 2016

In Eixample, a superblock will consist of nine existing blocks of the grid.

From The Guardian ● May 17, 2016

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