redevelopment
ˌriːdɪˈvɛləpmənt
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Definition of redevelopment - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
improvementact of improving by renewing and restoring
  • The redevelopment project revitalized the historic district.
renovation restoration revitalization
2.
urban planningTECH.demolition and construction of new buildings on the same siteTECH.
  • The redevelopment of the old factory site is underway.
reconstruction renovation revitalization
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Expressions with redevelopment

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public agency for urban area renovation
The redevelopment authority approved the new housing project.
area designated for urban renewal
The city council designated the old industrial zone as a redevelopment area.
planned rebuilding or improvement of existing city areas, buildings, and public spaces
The council approved an ambitious urban redevelopment of the old industrial district.

Origin of redevelopment

Latin, re (again) + develop (unfold)

Terms with redevelopment included in their meaning

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urban planning
rejuvenation of urban areas through redevelopment
urban planning
redevelopment of infrastructure and housing in cities
city planning
redevelopment of old city areas
urban planning
specific project of city redevelopment
property upgrade
business involved in redevelopment projects
URAacr.
acr: Urban Redevelopment Authority
government group that plans city development
redevelopment
redeveloped area with new buildings and memorials

Examples of redevelopment in a sentence

  • Redevelopment efforts have transformed the old factory into a modern hub.
  • The city council approved the redevelopment of the waterfront.
  • Redevelopment plans for the downtown area were unveiled.

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  1. French:réaménagement, reconstruction, ...
  2. German:Sanierung, Neuentwicklung, ...
  3. Italian:riqualificazione, ricostruzione, ...
  4. Spanish:reurbanización, renovación urbana, ...
  5. Portuguese:requalificação, reconstrução, ...
  6. Chinese:改造, 重新开发, ...
  7. Japanese:再開発, 再建設, ...
  8. Arabic:إِعَادَة تَطْوِير, ...
  9. Hebrew:פִּתּוּחַ מֵחָדָשׁ, פִּינוּי בִּינוּי, ...
  10. Russian:реконструкция, перестройка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:реконструкція, перебудова, ...
  12. Hindi:पुनर्विकास, ...
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