coreBaixa
coreBaixa is a planning and development concept used to describe a concentrated urban core aimed at revitalization in central districts, often associated with the historic downtown in Portuguese-speaking contexts. The term is used in urban planning and policy discussions to refer to strategies that integrate housing, workplaces, retail, culture, and public spaces within a dense, walkable area surrounding the central core of a city.
The label combines the English word "core" with the Portuguese term "Baixa," meaning downtown. It emerged in
Key elements commonly associated with coreBaixa include mixed-use zoning, transit-oriented development, pedestrian and cycling networks, preservation
Implementation typically involves coordinated land-use regulations, incentives for residential and cultural uses, improvements to transit and
Challenges include the risk of gentrification and displacement, achieving affordable housing, and ensuring equitable access to