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development
The process or result of constructing buildings on a plot of land or in an area. It also describes the totality of the buildings present in an area.
Die dichte Bebauung in der Innenstadt lässt wenig Platz für Grünflächen.
The dense development in the city center leaves little room for green spaces.
The word 'Bebauung' (development/buildings) is derived from the verb 'bebauen' (to build on/develop). This in turn comes from 'bauen' (to build). The prefix 'be-' describes that an area (e.g., a plot of land) is provided with buildings. The ending '-ung' turns it into a noun that describes the process or the result.
Die Gemeinde plant, das alte Fabrikgelände neu zu bebauen.
The municipality plans to redevelop the old factory site.
'Bebauung' (development/buildings) is a typical word from administrative and specialized language. It is often found in texts about architecture, urban planning, real estate, and in official documents.
Der Bebauungsplan für das neue Wohngebiet wurde genehmigt.
The development plan for the new residential area was approved.
Common adjectives that describe the type of 'Bebauung' (development/buildings) are 'dicht' (dense), 'locker' (loose/low-density), 'historisch' (historic), 'modern' (modern), or 'städtisch' (urban).
Am Stadtrand findet man eher eine lockere Bebauung mit Gärten.
On the outskirts of the city, you tend to find lower-density development with gardens.
construction / building
'der Bau' and 'die Bebauung' can both have to do with buildings and construction. 'der Bau' often means the process in which a single building or structure is built, or also a single building. 'die Bebauung' is more about how a plot of land or an area is used with buildings, meaning all the buildings there as a whole. The words can be confused because both talk about building. When it is about a specific project, 'der Bau' usually fits. When it is about an entire area and its buildings, 'die Bebauung' is more precise.
Die Bebauung am See ist in den letzten Jahren dichter geworden.
The development by the lake has become denser in recent years.
Der Bau des neuen Schwimmbads beginnt im nächsten Monat.
Construction of the new swimming pool begins next month.