downzone

or down-zone

[ doun-zohn ]

verb (used with object)

, down·zoned, down·zon·ing.

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

verb (used without object)

, down·zoned, down·zon·ing.

1. to downzone development.

Word History and Origins

Origin of downzone¹

down ¹ + zone