redevelopment

noun

re·​de·​vel·​op·​ment ˌrē-di-ˈve-ləp-mənt How to pronounce redevelopment (audio)
: the act or process of redeveloping
especially : renovation of a blighted area
urban redevelopment

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Unlike other city neighborhoods, North Beach has seen relatively little redevelopment or much in the way of renovations to its aging if often historic stock of apartments and commercial buildings. Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2025 But may be used for local infrastructure to encourage redevelopment. Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025 The village also is asking that proposals attempt to include redevelopment of one building, which dates back about 100 years old. Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025 The decision was made, in part, to navigate the redevelopment of the Austin Convention Center, which is set to undergo a major renovation beginning next month. Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for redevelopment

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of redevelopment was in 1830

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“Redevelopment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redevelopment. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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