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

The results offered an early indication of voter support for the city’s current leadership as Citrus Heights faced decisions about the redevelopment of Sunrise Mall, police staffing and economic growth. — Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

The site was marketed as a redevelopment opportunity for investors in the heart of the city. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2026

The partners submitted a pre-development agreement to the Village Board, which was approved on April 21, that provides a conceptual master plan for the redevelopment. — Elizabeth Owens-Schiele, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

In 1986, Progressive Insurance chairman Peter Lewis hired Frank Gehry to lead a vast waterfront redevelopment for Cleveland. — Julian Rose, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for redevelopment

• development
• envelopment
• underdevelopment