urban renewal
noun
: a construction program to replace or restore substandard buildings in an urban area
Examples of urban renewal in a Sentence
an area undergoing urban renewal
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But most of America was blissfully unaware of the havoc wreaked by urban renewal until Kelo, when the veil was lifted.
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James Burling, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
Then came the systematic destruction—through Jim Crow laws, redlining, urban renewal and what economists now recognize as the most successful wealth extraction program in American history.
—Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Although much of the Block was destroyed by urban renewal in the mid-20th century, the area has been revitalized as a hub for commerce, culture, and nightlife.
—Jenn Rice, AFAR Media, 26 Mar. 2025
The once-vibrant neighborhood was largely razed as a result of urban renewal projects, except for a former church that today is an event venue.
—Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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James Burling, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
Then came the systematic destruction—through Jim Crow laws, redlining, urban renewal and what economists now recognize as the most successful wealth extraction program in American history.
—Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Although much of the Block was destroyed by urban renewal in the mid-20th century, the area has been revitalized as a hub for commerce, culture, and nightlife.
—Jenn Rice, AFAR Media, 26 Mar. 2025
The once-vibrant neighborhood was largely razed as a result of urban renewal projects, except for a former church that today is an event venue.
—Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for urban renewal
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“Urban renewal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/urban%20renewal. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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