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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Boise State also announced redevelopment plans around Albertsons Stadium and ExtraMile Arena in late September that would potentially include a hotel and conference room space. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Oct. 2026 Some South Miami residents and environmental advocates are urging city leaders to keep Jean Willis Park in its current location as officials continue planning a major redevelopment project that could include relocating the park. — Abby Dodge, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026 That raises the stakes, Middleton said, for the redevelopment of its existing commercial lots. — Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Redevelopment of the Excelsior Club Last year, Kennedy and Sittema presented their redevelopment proposal for the club to the city and Mecklenburg County. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026 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 14 Oct. 2026.

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