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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Trustee Scott Kunze questioned whether the modern design would fit in with the surrounding area, a requirement East Dundee had for the redevelopment. Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025 Prior to the sale, the prolific life science real estate developer had earmarked the 9444 Waples St. property for redevelopment. Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025 On top of his chief of staff job, Bliss was appointed by Adams in 2022 to become chair of the Land Development Corporation, an obscure municipal entity that ultimately needs to sign off on the lab redevelopment. Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2025 Alexandria's business strategy emphasizes the development and redevelopment of Class A/A+ properties in collaborative Megacampus ecosystems. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 27 Jan. 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 11 Feb. 2025.

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