What is another word for over-development?
Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvədɪvˈɛləpmənt] (IPA) 
Over-development is a term that refers to the excessive and unsustainable development of an area. Synonyms for "over-development" include overbuilding, hyper-development, over-construction, over-expansion, and excessive urbanization. Overbuilding refers to the construction of more buildings than necessary or the development of structures that do not fit the character of the existing neighborhood. Hyper-development denotes an unsustainable and overwhelming pace of development that often disregards environmental concerns. Over-construction implies that too many buildings have been constructed, or the existing structures have become too big. Over-expansion describes an increase in the size of an area that goes beyond what is feasible or reasonable. Excessive urbanization refers to the development of urban areas that are unsustainably large and have an impact on the natural environment.
