redevelopment

noun

re·​de·​vel·​op·​ment ˌrē-di-ˈve-ləp-mənt How to pronounce redevelopment (audio)
: 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 Developers propose $150M redevelopment on 9 acres in Fort Worth’s Near Southside → Man charged with murder in Fort Worth shooting that killed teen 🚨Get free alerts when news breaks. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2024 When will Simon's The Fashion Mall at Keystone redevelopment begin? Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Apr. 2024 Devine decided to run for mayor again to continue redevelopment efforts in West Allis Devine said the city has made progress with redevelopment by adding new restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, bakeries, unique retail shops and more. Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2024 The former Television Center, which is undergoing a $600 million redevelopment and will be rebranded as Echelon Television Center, is also roughly a mile away. Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2024 The hope to make lemonade out of the deal by later putting the civic center complex with 101 Ash St. out to bid for redevelopment — with the inclusion of a new City Hall — soured. Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2024 His other projects include the redevelopment of the historic former Pritzlaff Hardware Co. buildings, at West St. Paul and North Plankinton avenues, into apartments, offices and other new uses. Journal Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2024 The city has gained widespread recognition in recent years for the redevelopment of its downtown, which has managed to maintain its small town feel while bustling with new restaurants and bars, including the cocktail spot Drastic Measures, a James Beard Award finalist. Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024 Andy Kuchta, Springdale's economic development director, said the city will evaluate any future proposals and financing plans to move the redevelopment of the Tri-County Mall forward. The Enquirer, 19 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of redevelopment was in 1830

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“Redevelopment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redevelopment. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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