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

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Hopes are high for redevelopment of CT trash-to-energy plant. Casey Moran, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2025 With any redevelopment, Plenge said, the key is to stay relevant with the community, which often entails bringing in local food operations such as a bakery or fast casual restaurant augmenting national restaurants and food establishments. David Moin, Footwear News, 19 May 2025 Several years ago, the OC Board of Supervisors approved a redesign of the airport’s general aviation program, including a redevelopment for three operators at the airport, intended to improve safety and utilize land more efficiently. Destiny Torres, Oc Register, 16 May 2025 The Derby winner arrived last week at Saratoga Race Course, the temporary home of the Triple Crown's third race while Belmont Park on New York's Long Island is undergoing a massive redevelopment. Alex Sundby, CBS News, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for redevelopment

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 1 Jun. 2025.

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