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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Global engineering firm Black & Veatch proposed a redevelopment plan for its headquarters and the surrounding area including multiple forms of housing, retail and a park. Taylor O’Connor, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2025 Some of the money for the stadium is also coming from old redevelopment funds that were handed over to the city after the state shut down redevelopment agencies in 2012. Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 28 May 2025 More obstacles: Boston Legacy will play its first NWSL season at Gillette Stadium after delays to the redevelopment of White Stadium caused the club to look elsewhere for its 2026 home games. Emily Olsen, New York Times, 28 May 2025 The Santa Clara park — marking its 49th year this season and facing redevelopment in the coming years — is one of a few in the country that welcomes visitors with a double-decker carousel, which is nestled against a reflecting pool with water fountains. Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 24 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for redevelopment

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 9 Jun. 2025.

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