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

Examples of redevelopment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web These allow businesses to play one city off against others, even in the same metro area, in terms of the amount of public money spent or put at risk in the redevelopment of existing land. Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 4 Aug. 2024 While strategy in site selection and redevelopment plans are required, a dose of med school in Queens and Staten Island could be just what the doctor ordered to revitalize health care and education for all New Yorkers. Arin Mohamed, New York Daily News, 2 Aug. 2024 In terms of London’s wider cultural scene, Yoo Capital is behind the redevelopment of the Saville Theatre, also in the Borough of Camden. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 2 Aug. 2024 Zoom in: Some pushes for affordable housing in Rock Creek West have spurred debate among residents, such as whether to include multifamily housing in the redevelopment of the Chevy Chase public library and community center. Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 29 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for redevelopment 

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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 19 Aug. 2024.

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