redevelopment

[ ree-di-vel-uhp-muhnt ]

noun

1. the act or process of redeveloping.
2. an often publicly financed rebuilding of an urban residential or commercial section in decline.

Word History and Origins

Origin of redevelopment¹

First recorded in 1870–75; re- + development

Example Sentences

Chris Millard, head coach of North Somerset Athletics Club who used the school's track, said: "We are delighted to be offered brand new facilities as part of the school redevelopment programme."

From BBC

Lyons has defended his handling of the planned Casement redevelopment and insisted the hold-up is not his fault.

From BBC

A stand-off between private landlords and the local council has thwarted redevelopment, leaving the site frozen in time with just a handful of tenants remaining.

From BBC

Augusta National announced Monday that Woods will lead the design of a short course as part of the redevelopment of Augusta Municipal Golf Course, nicknamed “The Patch.”

From Los Angeles Times

Augusta National announces that Tiger Woods will lead the design of a short course as part of the redevelopment of Augusta Municipal Golf Course.

From Los Angeles Times