boulevardize

/ˌbuːləˈveɪdˌaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make into or as if it were a boulevard, or to develop or improve something so that it has the appearance of a boulevard.

“The city planners decided to boulevardize the entire downtown area to make it more attractive to tourists.”

2. verb, transitive

to embellish or decorate something, especially a street, with ornate or picturesque features, as if it were a boulevard.

“The artist boulevardized the walls of the city with vibrant murals, transforming the once dull area into a vibrant hub.”

Synonyms

  • develop
  • urbanize

Antonyms

  • demolish
  • deurbanize