noun
doughnut effect; donut effect
Refers to the hollowing out of city centers as residents and businesses move to the suburbs, leaving a less dense core. Often used in urban planning and economics contexts. Also known as ドーナツ化現象.
See also: ドーナツ化現象
In regional cities, the doughnut effect is progressing, and the hollowing out of central urban areas has become a problem.