densification

English

Etymology

dense +‎ -ification

Noun

densification (plural densifications)

  1. The act or process of making or becoming dense
    • 2008 November 17, Amy O'Brian, “Densification coming to West Vancouver”:
      Vaughan campaigned against densification and pledged not to raise taxes if she was elected. Goldsmith-Jones is aware that higher-density housing in a municipality that has always been associated with sprawling houses and large properties is a contentious idea, but she believes it's necessary.

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