euclidean

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Definition

Relating to the traditional geometry you suffered through in high school, where parallel lines never meet and the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. In real estate zoning, it refers to strict geometric separation of land uses—because apparently houses and corner stores can't peacefully coexist. Named after Euclid, the ancient Greek mathematician who never had to deal with modern city planning committees.

Example Usage

Our city uses Euclidean zoning, which is why you have to drive 15 minutes through a residential wasteland just to buy milk.

Source: Common industry terminology

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