overdevelopment

[US]/[ˌoʊvərˈdɛvəlmənt]/
[UK]/[ˌoʊvərˈdɛvəlmənt]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The process of developing land to a greater extent than is sustainable or desirable.; Excessive or unsustainable development, often leading to environmental degradation and social problems.; The state of being overdeveloped.

Phrases & Collocations

overdevelopment crisis

prevent overdevelopment

overdevelopment concerns

avoid overdevelopment

address overdevelopment

overdevelopment impacts

caused by overdevelopment

overdevelopment risks

limiting overdevelopment

overdevelopment problem

Example Sentences

the coastal region is suffering from severe overdevelopment and its natural beauty is disappearing.

concerns about overdevelopment have led to stricter zoning regulations in the area.

we need to carefully manage growth to avoid the pitfalls of overdevelopment.

the rapid overdevelopment of the city has strained its infrastructure.

critics argue that the resort's overdevelopment is destroying the local ecosystem.

sustainable development is a response to the negative impacts of overdevelopment.

the government is trying to curb overdevelopment with new building restrictions.

overdevelopment often leads to a decline in quality of life for residents.

the project aims to mitigate the effects of past overdevelopment in the area.

there's growing opposition to the proposed overdevelopment of the waterfront.

the community fears the overdevelopment will displace long-time residents.

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