greenbelt

• Nom désignant une ceinture de parcs ou de terres agricoles autour d'une ville, destinée à limiter l'étalement urbain et à préserver les zones naturelles ou agricoles.

A noun referring to a belt of parks or rural land surrounding a town or city, intended to limit urban sprawl and preserve natural or agricultural areas.

1. Surrounding rural areaB2formal

   A zone of parks, farmland, or undeveloped land around a city or town, designated to prevent urban sprawl and preserve nature.

   Ceinture verte

   • The city council protects the greenbelt from new construction.
   • Many residents enjoy walking in the greenbelt on weekends.
   • The greenbelt ensures that rural landscapes remain near urban centers.