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
Glotz in 2022 blamed Hastings for failing to introduce legislation that would have sold the mental health center to Tinley Park for redevelopment.
—
Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
The redevelopment of Heritage and Paddock Parks is a step closer to becoming a reality.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
By 2018, Epstein was embarking on a new redevelopment of both islands – with plans that hinted at one of his true purposes for the private land.
—Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
While a total estimate of the redevelopment project’s cost has not been provided, such a significant construction project will likely cost hundreds of millions of dollars.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for redevelopment
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
The redevelopment of Heritage and Paddock Parks is a step closer to becoming a reality.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
By 2018, Epstein was embarking on a new redevelopment of both islands – with plans that hinted at one of his true purposes for the private land.
—Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
While a total estimate of the redevelopment project’s cost has not been provided, such a significant construction project will likely cost hundreds of millions of dollars.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for redevelopment
Cite this Entry
“Redevelopment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redevelopment. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
