urban homesteading

American  

noun

1. homesteading.

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Other Word Forms

• urban homesteader
  noun

Etymology

Origin of urban homesteading

First recorded in 1970–75; homestead + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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urban homesteading

Much like "Farming Simulator," "Stardew Valley" found a new legion of fans as the pandemic dragged on and an unironic interest in urban homesteading swept the nation.

From Salon ● Jun. 9, 2021

It's an extension of the urban homesteading and maker movement that has dominated the pandemic aesthetic — just swap out sourdough starter for a pack of colored pencils.

From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2020

In addition to giving homeowners the opportunity to personalize their living spaces, urban homesteading offers a taste of pastoral life that is elusive in a city of more than 4 million.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2019

While so-called urban homesteading programs are not uncommon, they typically involve buyers fixing up abandoned properties, not building new ones from scratch.

From New York Times ● Feb. 15, 2016

While offering tax incentives to businesses to locate in Wilmington, he started the nation's first urban homesteading program: abandoned buildings are given to people willing to make improvements.

From Time Magazine Archive