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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City Manager Trey Yelverton believes redevelopment is the future for cities in North Texas like Arlington. Abigail Dollins, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026 Another project was the redevelopment of a country club called The Standard Club near Buckhead into Lenox Park, a 2 million-square-foot office campus at the intersection of the neighborhood and Brookhaven. Kelly Yamanouchi, AJC.com, 4 June 2026 Several tenants previously told The Post they were caught off guard by the plans and worried about what the redevelopment could mean for their businesses. Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 3 June 2026 With the Dallas Mavericks now planning a move to Valley View, some city leaders and residents see an opening to rethink redevelopment around Dallas City Hall – even as the building's future remains uncertain. Doug Myers, CBS News, 3 June 2026 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 8 Jun. 2026.

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