redevelopment

noun

re·​de·​vel·​op·​ment ˌrē-di-ˈve-ləp-mənt 

: 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

While single-family projects are still claiming trees, researchers found multifamily development and redevelopment was responsible for most of the tree losses. — Drew Kann, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Planning documents envisage approximately 11 calls from such ships annually if the redevelopment proceeds. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Vacant and fenced off after being declared unsafe in May 2023, the seven-story resort long known as the Grand Lady appears destined for redevelopment. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026

As part of the redevelopment project, Galataport also revitalized the surrounding neighborhood, introducing a large shopping complex while restoring historic buildings such as the Ottoman-era Paket Postanesi (post office). — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for redevelopment

• development
• envelopment
• underdevelopment