downzone

American  

[doun-zohn] / ˈdaʊnˌzoʊn /

Or down-zone

verb (used with object)

downzoned, downzoning

1. to change the zoning designation on (property) to restrict high-density development.

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verb (used without object)

downzoned, downzoning

1. to downzone development.

Etymology

Origin of downzone

down ¹ + zone

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

downzone downzoned

Last year, the local alderman threatened to downzone the church property, reducing its value to developers, and its Pietà had to be moved from the church with a police escort.

From Slate ● Jul. 13, 2023

So to block that, the City Council voted Monday to shift the land temporarily into the Pike Market historic district — which for the time being would effectively downzone it by 40-plus stories.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 15, 2018

In New York City in the 2000s, Michael Bloomberg downzoned vast swaths of the outer boroughs.

From Slate ● Feb. 14, 2019

In 2015 the city council, in a controversial 4-3 vote, essentially downzoned the major boulevards beyond downtown.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2017