Residential expansion refers to the growth or development of residential areas by increasing housing units, infrastructure, and services in response to population growth or demand for housing.
Related terms
Urbanization: The process of an area becoming more urban by increasing its population and infrastructure.
Gentrification: The renovation or redevelopment of neighborhoods, often leading to increased property values and displacement of lower-income residents.
Smart growth: A planning approach that focuses on sustainable development and aims to create compact, walkable communities with mixed land uses.