revitalization

the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity the mayor was present at the ceremony marking the revitalization of the old industrial neighborhood as a new center for art galleries and lofts Synonyms reanimation, rebirth, regeneration, rejuvenation, rejuvenescence, renewal, resurgence, resurrection, resuscitation, revival, revivificationRelated Words renaissance, renascence; reinvention; reactivation; rally, recovery, recuperation; restoral, restorationNear Antonyms death, expiration, extinction