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
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In the long run, redevelopment on the Plaza would be expected to raise its property value, which would mean higher property tax revenue over time.
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Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 20 Dec. 2025
Because the search for partners is ongoing, the airport has not yet created a specific timeline for redevelopment, Mester said.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 19 Dec. 2025
In Sacramento’s urban core, much was lost to redevelopment in the mid-20th century.
—Sacbee.com, 18 Dec. 2025
That could potentially include the church redevelopment.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Dec. 2025
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Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 20 Dec. 2025
Because the search for partners is ongoing, the airport has not yet created a specific timeline for redevelopment, Mester said.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 19 Dec. 2025
In Sacramento’s urban core, much was lost to redevelopment in the mid-20th century.
—Sacbee.com, 18 Dec. 2025
That could potentially include the church redevelopment.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Dec. 2025
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“Redevelopment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redevelopment. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.
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