Blighted Area

Definition

• A neighbourhood that is run-down and not aesthetically pleasing.

Synonyms
weathered, ruined, spoiled, trashed, ugly, neglected

Related Terms and Acronyms

• Amenities — Definition,
  • Amenities are features such as green space, playgrounds, community centres, shopping malls, or swimming pools that make a neighbourhood or community more desirable for living.
• Broom Clean — Definition,
  • Ready to be cleaned and painted. The term does not mean immaculate or spotless or entirely clean.
• Curb Appeal — Definition,
  • The look of a house when viewed from the street.
• Distressed Property — Definition,
  • Property that is in poor condition, or whose owner is in poor financial condition.
• Not in My Backyard (NIMBY) — Acronym,
  • Opposition from residents for proposed buildings or structures in a neighbourhood.
• Tear-down Condition — Definition,
  • A house that is bought so it can be razed to make room for a newer house; usually located in a spectacular setting.