green development

noun
UK /ɡriːn dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
US /ɡrin dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

Green development means building and growing things in a way that is kind to nature.

The town chose green development so the new houses would not hurt the forest.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A development project that uses clean energy and saves resources.

The school's green development uses solar panels and collects rainwater.

3. Planning that protects plants, animals, and clean air while building new places.

Green development kept the park safe while new shops were built nearby.

4. Growth that does not waste water, power, or materials.

Their green development plan reuses old bricks instead of throwing them away.