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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With Hasbro’s in-house division Hasbro Entertainment now in charge, the Dungeons and Dragons adaptation underwent redevelopment with Crevello at the helm and a brand new concept not related to the past D&D development with Thurber and Paramount or the Honor Among Thieves movie. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025 The Hotel Properties project is among the upcoming redevelopments considered by Cuscaden as a challenge to Paragon’s premier status in the Orchard Road shopping precinct. Ian Sayson, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2025 As Reynolds stated, redevelopment is the most expensive. Matt Lehman, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025 What's new: Things are steadily changing for the area, including City Hall and American Equity moving into the Western Gateway area next year and the redevelopment of the Financial Center. Linh Ta, Axios, 7 Feb. 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 22 Feb. 2025.

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