Urbanwords: the website of The Dictionary of Urbanism

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Q

quantum A measurable quantity, particularly of development. Examples: 'You must define the density and quantum of development you propose for the site'; 'Density is a quantum that can be expressed in many different ways.'

quartermaster A person employed to patrol an urban quarter. The US term was used in the UK in 2003 in relation to proposals to redevelop part of Liverpool city centre.

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It’s a road that goes nowhere. You travel for an hour then get back where you started: an idea so deep it’s philosophical.
Chris Upton on Birmingham’s ring road