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to typecast

to always give an actor the same type of character to play, usually because he or she is physically suited to that type of part: She soon found herself typecast

subsidised housing

A part of a social program to as, government supported accommodation to people with low or moderate incomes; when the government provides subsidies or rent assi

gentrification

the change in a place from being a poor area to a richer one, by people of a higher social class moving to live there

live the high life

an exciting way of living in which rich and successful people enjoy themselves by spending time and money in fashionable places.

lead/live the life of Riley

have an easy/comfortable and/or carefree existence, without needing to work hard (phrase)

sedentary

characterized by or calling for continued sitting; remaining in one place

lavish

(adj.) overly generous, extravagant; abundant; (v.) to spend or give freely or without limit

run-down

destroyed, in a very bad condition

anonymity

the situation in which someone's name is not given or known: The police have reassured witnesses that they will be guaranteed anonymity.

irresistible lure

the irresistible quality or power that something or someone has that makes it, him, or her attractive: the lure of fame/power/money

to breed (crime)

to cause something to happen, usually something bad: Favouritism breeds resentment.

city-dweller

a person who lives in a city

cost of living

the amount of money that a person needs to live: The increase in interest rates will raise the cost of living.

congestion

a situation in which there is too much traffic and movement is difficult: The (traffic) congestion in the city gets worse during the summer.

commuter

someone who regularly travels between work and home: The train was packed with commuters.

urban

of or in a city or town: urban development urban decay

pollution

damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste: air/water pollution

stimulation

an action or thing that causes someone or something to become more active or enthusiastic, or to develop or operate:

metropolis

a large city, esp. the main city of a country or region: Chicago is a major metropolis.

cosmopolitan

containing or having experience of people and things from many different parts of the world: New York is a highly cosmopolitan city.

vibrant / bustling

exciting, full of life, energetic, full of busy activity

trendy

fashionable, modern and influenced by the most recent fashions or ideas

sleepy

quiet, without much activity or excitement

gloomy

dark, unpleasant, sad

affluent

having a lot of money or owning a lot of things

hustle and bustle

noise and activity

hectic

full of activity, or very busy and fast (negative)

shanty town

an area in or on the edge of a city, in which poor people live in small, very cheaply built houses

insalubrious conditions

unpleasant conditions, dirty, or likely to cause disease

premises

the land and buildings owned by someone, especially by a company or organisation

downtown (US)/ central-centrally (UK)

in or to the central part of a city

The suburbs / Outskirts

the outer area of a town, rather than the shopping and cultural facilities of the centre

crescent

rows of houses or a road built in a curve

cramped / crammed

not having enough space or time, very full of people or things

boulevard

a wide road in a city, usually with trees on each side or along the centre

airy

with a lot of light and space