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

Just up the road, the Asian Corner Mall, a longtime gathering place for Charlotte’s Asian community, closed in 2022; the property is now slated for a mixed-use redevelopment with more than 180 townhomes. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

Current oil market pricing directly affects whether these multi-year redevelopment programs balance their expenses. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026

The city of Alpharetta recently greenlit a massive redevelopment at the site of North Point Mall, but only if the NHL grants Atlanta an expansion team. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 2 Sep. 2026

The gradual unveiling of Taikoo Li Julong Wan began in December, followed by Taikoo Hui Guangzhou’s expansion through a redevelopment plan, Bai’etan MixC and finally, SKP Guangzhou, which is expected to open in three to four years. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for redevelopment

• development
• envelopment
• underdevelopment