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

Zedwell responded by asking to include a redevelopment break clause in the new lease that would entitle them to terminate the lease at 6 months’ notice at any time once the new lease has commenced. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026

However, long-term plans for any major redevelopment of the site at the corner of Main Street and Aurora Avenue are currently unclear. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026

Matt Proto, senior vice president at Colby, said the school's Dare Northward fundraising campaign has paid for new academic programs and facilities, financial aid, athletics and the redevelopment of downtown Waterville. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

Construction began with an April 2025 groundbreaking, when officials said the redevelopment was expected to have a future economic impact of $1 billion, WCCO reported. — Adam Duxter, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for redevelopment

• development
• envelopment
• underdevelopment